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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 Aline Sans of this absolute masterpiece by Charles Trenet has been adapted here to strike a perfect balance between the symphonic elegance of the original work and a high-level pianistic writing, typical of the highest levels. Composed in 1943 on a train between Montpellier and Perpignan, "La Mer" has become a worldwide standard.

Difficulty level: ⑨ (Difficult Pieces)
This level 9 score represents the culmination of the CrocK’MusiC journey, ideal for confirmed pianists.
Learning focuses on:
- Rhythm: management of the jazzy swing and fluidity of the passages evoking the movement of water.
- Technique: work on enriched jazz chords and the independence of the melody which must navigate above a complex orchestral accompaniment.
- Presentation: A clear layout in F major, carefully engraved with complete fingering.