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The first collection of graded French song sheet music, CrocK’MusiC offers a clear progression from level 1 to 9, designed by piano teachers. The works, drawn primarily from the French chanson repertoire, immediately resonate with students: they build on familiar melodies, stimulate listening, facilitate sight-reading and recreate a direct connection with the instrument.

Technique ceases to be an obstacle and becomes a springboard; CrocK’MusiC is not an alternative to the traditional repertoire, it is a parallel path that leads back to it naturally.

The piano transcription by Armelle Cocheril of this monument to Brassens' wit has been adapted here to strike a perfect balance between the energy of the original verbal delivery and pedagogical accessibility, while preserving the spirit of the 'brassensian' pompe.

Difficulty level: ⑥ (Fairly Easy Pieces)
This score is ideal for students wishing to tackle a highly technically demanding repertoire.
Learning focuses on:
- Rhythm: work on the regularity of delivery and rhythmic placement of the text, requiring perfect synchronisation between the vocal line and the accompaniment.
- Technique: an approach to the lighter left-hand "pompe" style, characteristic of the musical idiom.
- Presentation: A clear layout in A minor, carefully engraved with complete fingering.