Clair de Lune was released in 1905, fifteen years after it was originally composed. This lullaby-style piece is played on soft, melodic piano and was written by the French composer Claude Debussy. Clair de lune translates to moonlight in English. The song evokes deep emotions while creating a sense of peace and calm. It feels both romantic and soothing, with many layers of emotion. When I first learned to play the piano, this was one of the first songs I learned. It was easy to follow and produced such a beautiful sound.
Letter notes
G G° E° D° E° D°
C° D° C° E° C° B C° B
A B A D° A G A G F G F
E° E° F° E° A° E° D° E° D°
C° D° C° B C G G° E° D° E° D°
C° D° G° E° D° E° D° C°
C° D° A° G° E° D° E° D° C° A
E° D° D° D° C° C° C° B B B C° A
E° F° E° D° E° D° C° D° C° B D° C° A
F G B A F F F F F G F
F A C° B F F F F F G F F G D° C° A
Tip: To make Clair de Lune sound soft and dreamy, play gently with your thumbs and let each note ring out fully before moving to the next.
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