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Piano Solo Sheet Music
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Impressionism
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| Level: | SMP Level 9 (Advanced) |
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Singles
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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)

All types of major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords spanning more than an octave. Extensive scale passages.
Anonymous
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...
21 of 40 people found this review helpful.
joan
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.
Connor
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.
Anonymous
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...
66 of 127 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Difficulty Level:
Beginner