Bonne amie

Roger PénauOp.29

RomanticObscurewaltzromanceE-flat majorAndante con moto3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Op. 29 is a lyrical work that draws heavily on the tradition of the late-romantic character piece. It displays sophisticated harmonic shifts within a traditional waltz-like structure.

Teacher notes

The performer must master subtle rubato to breathe life into the melody while keeping the underlying structure steady.

Technical focus

rubatocantabilevoicingwaltz-rhythmpedaling

Mood

intimatetendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonne amie (Op.29) by Roger Pénau?

Bonne amie (Op.29) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bonne amie?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Bonne amie?

A typical performance of Bonne amie (Op.29) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonne amie?

Bonne amie (Op.29) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bonne amie?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Aus Meiner Kindheit by Sergei Eduardovich Bortkiewicz, 'A primma vota! by Ernesto De Curtis — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.