World's Largest Sheet Music Selection

Flat Rate Budget Shipping
Now accepting PayPal

Claire De Lune. (For Piano Solo (Original Version, Unedited)). By Claude Debussy (1862-1918). For solo piano. Masterworks; Piano Solo; Solo. Kalmus Edition. Form: Suite. Impressionistic. SMP Level 9 (Advanced). Single piece. 7 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.K03372).

ISBN 0769284868. Impressionistic. 9x12 inches.

The original, unedited, unsimplified version of one of Debussy's most popular piano works. This ethereal, flowing section of "Suite Bergamasque" is diatonic and displays a conventional harmonic vocabulary in D-flat major. The title, "Clair de lune", suggests a relationship to Paul Verlaine's eponymous poem, describing a vision of long-dead dancers in the moonlight. The music transmits the otherworldly, transparent, and impalpable qualities of the experience while maintaining clarity and definition. Perfect for the burgeoning late intermediate pianist.

About SMP Level 9 (Advanced)

Btn_level9

All types of major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords spanning more than an octave. Extensive scale passages.

Ratings + Reviews

Write a Review

stars

Based on 46 Reviews

5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

November 7, 2012

Amazing

I have been playing the piano for many years, and this has been the song that has remained my absolute favorite. It took me a few months to learn, but it all was worth it. I found it easy to memorize (with practice) and in my opinion, it is one...

Read More

21 of 40 people found this review helpful.

Was this review useful? Yes No

5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

July 25, 2011

A wonderful piece of music

I agree with those who say it is totally worth learning and the rewards are great. This particular edition is, well, the print is a little fuzzy. (Maybe it is just my copy) On bright white paper. I think I will look for another edition.

37 of 86 people found this review helpful.

Was this review useful? Yes No

5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

August 19, 2010

Give it a Whirl

Learn it- you won't regret it. That's all I can say! My dad isn't much of a music person, and when I played it for him, he actually realized there was some "story" behind it, so that must mean something. Good copy. Etc. Buy. ;)

62 of 118 people found this review helpful.

Was this review useful? Yes No

5 star rating

Location: from Lapoint, Utah

Difficulty Level:
Not sure

February 16, 2010

Go for it!

I've noticed that many of the comments have warned beginners away. No offense intended towards those who commented along those lines, but anyone who truly loves a song can learn to play that song! This piece is so beautiful that it lulls you in, learning it is no barrier. I...

Read More

66 of 127 people found this review helpful.

Was this review useful? Yes No

5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

November 24, 2009

Amazingly Beautiful

This song is amazing i love it, it has a touch that most songs do not have.

59 of 121 people found this review helpful.

Was this review useful? Yes No

In stock.