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 Marie-Lise Vernet of this Quebec folk classic has been adapted here to strike a perfect balance between the gentleness of the original folk style and an accessible pianistic writing. Written by Michel Rivard in 1974, this piece is a hymn to melancholy and travel.

Difficulty level: ⑤ (Fairly Easy Pieces)
This level 5 score allows the player to stabilise the foundations of accompanied melodic playing.
Learning focuses on:
- Rhythm: command of 3/4 time and the regularity of crotchets and quavers to support the flow of the text.
- Technique: work on held notes in the left hand, small extensions and the sonic balance between a singing right hand and a discreet left hand.
- Presentation: A clear layout in C major, carefully engraved with complete fingering.