Aubade (soundtrack of “Forbidden Games”)

The first collection of French song sheet music graded by level of difficulty, CrocK’MusiC offers a clear path from level 1 to 9, designed by piano teachers. The works, drawn mainly from the French chanson repertoire, speak immediately to the student: they build on familiar melodies, stimulate listening, make reading easier and recreate a direct link with the instrument.

Technique stops being an obstacle and becomes a lever; CrocK’MusiC is not an alternative to the traditional repertoire, it is a parallel path that leads naturally back to it.

Patrice Bourgès Rouhaut’s piano transcription of this universal theme, made famous by the film “Forbidden Games” (Jeux interdits), is adapted here to offer a perfect balance between the purity of the original melody and pianistic demands, while respecting the spirit of the upper-intermediate levels.

Difficulty level: ⑦ (Fairly difficult pieces)
This level 7 score helps to enrich sonority and consolidate the independence of the hands.
Learning focuses on:
- Rhythm: mastering the regularity of the triple-time swing and the melodic phrasing.
- Technique: work on finger independence to bring out the melody above the broken-arpeggio accompaniment.
- Clarity: an airy layout in E minor, careful and complete engraving with fingerings.

Crock'Music scores include the lyrics and are printed on sturdy natural Rives 170g paper.
These individual scores are available in songbook form, but also as downloads.

Therapeutic indications: the study of these pieces is recommended as a priority for all unmotivated pianists.
Dosage: a few bars a day (to be “Crock’ed” without swallowing).
Side effects: pleasure in playing, rapid progress and possible addiction.