Bou-la-ri

Georges Charton

RomanticObscurewaltzC majorAllegretto2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Bou-la-ri is a light-hearted character piece typical of late 19th-century parlor music. It is marked by simple, repetitive harmonic structures and crisp, dance-like articulation.

Teacher notes

Focus on clean, detached articulation in the right hand while keeping the left-hand pulse steady.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencewaltz-rhythm

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bou-la-ri by Georges Charton?

Bou-la-ri is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Bou-la-ri?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Bou-la-ri?

A typical performance of Bou-la-ri lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bou-la-ri?

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

What pieces are similar to Bou-la-ri?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bergerinade by Georges Charton, Berceuse enfantine by Georges Charton, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.