Erik Satie (1866–1925)

3 pieces by Erik Satie to read and learn at your keyboard, easiest first. Each one comes with easier versions made from the score itself, so you can start below its level and work up to it as written.

Pieces: 3
Levels: 2 to 4
Key signatures: none
Length: 32 to 54 bars

Level 2

A tune over a simple left hand, mostly in one hand position. Minuets, carols, Ode to Joy, Czerny's first studies.

Berceuse, from Enfantillages pittoresques
no sharps or flats, 4/4, 32 bars

Level 3

Both hands busy, the hand moves around, a sharp or flat or two. Most of the Notebook minuets, sonatinas, The Entertainer.

Gnossienne No. 1
no sharps or flats, 4/4, 54 bars

Level 4

Real independence between the hands and more accidentals. Bach's inventions and little preludes, Für Elise, Chopin's easier preludes.

Gnossienne No. 3
no sharps or flats, 4/4, 54 bars

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