Clair de lune

Overview of this digital piano sheet music:

About "Clair de lune" by Debussy

"Clair de lune" is one of the most popular compositions by French composer, Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918) from the impressionism era. It is the 3rd movement of Suite bergamasque. And all 4 movements were written for piano solo. "Clair de lune" is a beautiful gentle sounding movement throughout. "Clair de lune" means blue (moon) light in English. And it is the most well-known movement from Suite bergamasque, and one of the most popular works composed by him. To learn more about "Clair de lune" from Suite bergamasque, please visit our page, "About Suite bergamasque."

Tips for playing Level 2 "Clair de lune" by Debussy

This particular arrangement on this page is at Level 2 (very easy). And it's arranged in the key of C major to accommodate Level 2 players. "Clair de lune" was originally written in the key of D flat major. However, the key of C major is only a half-step lower key. There are only 2 hand positions. Please take a look at the hand-position tutorial page after you download it. The piece starts with the 1st position, then to the next position, and then come back to the 1st position. When you start practicing, please notice that both clefs are written in the treble clef throughout except the last left-hand note which is in the bass clef. The specific damper pedal signs are provided for Level 2 players to be able to understand how to handle the pedal. Practice first without the pedal though. And when you get comfortable with the hand positions, notes, and fingerings, we suggest you add the pedaling at that time. You'll be surprised that even though this is Level 2 "Clair de lune," it sounds quite beautiful. You can listen to the free complete audio sample on this page.

Download, Print (or see it on your tablet), and Practice! 

This product is a digital download. After you purchase it, you will be downloading a PDF file. You should be able to download it to your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet if they are connected to the internet. You'll also receive a download link via email. You may download it later when it's convenient. After you download it, please print it out or see it on your tablet for your use. And most importantly, PRACTICE!

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• To learn more about the composer of "Clair de lune," Claude Debussy, please visit our page, "About Claude Debussy." 
• We also recommend there other flowing songs like "Clair de lune." 
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• Moonlight Sonata at multi-levels
• Erik Satie's Gymnopedies at multi-levels
• Fur Elise by Beethoven at multi-levels 
• Liebestraum by Liszt at multi-levels
• Prelude in C Major by Bach (original version)
• Prelude in E Minor by Chopin (original version)