Bonheur parfait

Joan Carreras i Dagas

RomanticObscureromanceAndante~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Joan Carreras i Dagas was a Spanish composer whose work often drew upon the gentle, sentimental traits of the Romantic period. This piece serves as a miniature study in expressive, song-like piano playing.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent voicing to highlight the primary melody above the supporting texture.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonheur parfait by Joan Carreras i Dagas?

Bonheur parfait is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bonheur parfait?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Bonheur parfait?

A typical performance of Bonheur parfait lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonheur parfait?

Bonheur parfait is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bonheur parfait?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Albumblatt by Moritz Moszkowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.