Information about the piece

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 famous ballad by Georges Brassens has been adapted here to strike a perfect balance between the poetic simplicity of the work and a structuring pianistic writing. Released in 1954, this song is a tribute to simple beauty and disinterestedness.

Difficulty level: ⑤ (Fairly Easy Pieces)
This level 5 score allows the player to work on the establishment of a stable and singing accompaniment.
Learning focuses on:
- Rhythm: command of a regular 4/4 with a fully syncopated left hand.
- Technique: work on homogeneity of sound, the right-hand touch and the coordination needed to bring out the musical text.
- Presentation: A clear layout in G major, carefully engraved with complete fingering.