Bonjour Suzon

Édouard Garnier

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorModerato3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

A typical salon waltz from the late Romantic era by Édouard Garnier. It highlights the aesthetic of light, parlor-style piano music common in the late 1800s.

Teacher notes

Focus on the left-hand placement to ensure the waltz bass does not overpower the delicate right-hand melody.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilepedalingfinger-independence

Mood

elegantnostalgicgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonjour Suzon by Édouard Garnier?

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

What level do I need to play Bonjour Suzon?

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 Suzon?

A typical performance of Bonjour Suzon lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonjour Suzon?

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

What pieces are similar to Bonjour Suzon?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include As férias by José Vianna da Motta, Canson pel cabalet by Déodat de Séverac, An English Waltz by Cyril Scott — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.