Bonjour Madelon

Frédéric-Augustin Binet

RomanticObscurewaltz3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This piece is a characteristic salon waltz by the French composer Frédéric-Augustin Binet. It utilizes standard dance forms of the period to evoke a sense of ballroom levity.

Teacher notes

Ensure the waltz-rhythm remains light and does not become bogged down by heavy articulation.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarpeggiosarticulation

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonjour Madelon by Frédéric-Augustin Binet?

Bonjour Madelon 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 Bonjour Madelon?

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 Bonjour Madelon?

A typical performance of Bonjour Madelon lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonjour Madelon?

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

What pieces are similar to Bonjour Madelon?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.