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 Aline Sans of this poetic waltz dedicated by Claude Nougaro to his daughter has been adapted here to strike a perfect balance between the jazzy elegance of the original and a high-level pedagogical demand, while respecting the virtuosity of the highest levels.

Difficulty level: ⑨ (Difficult Pieces)
This score is ideal for students wishing to tackle a highly technically demanding repertoire.
Learning focuses on:
- Rhythm: total command of the triple-meter swing, requiring great suppleness to render the swing inflections and the characteristic Nougaro phrasing.
- Technique: execution of various technical challenges in both hands, including complex jazz harmonies, extended reaches and a highly refined dynamic work.
- Presentation: A clear layout in C minor, carefully engraved with complete fingering.