Classical Pop Giveaway: Clair de Lune For Teens

While stargazing on the trampoline with our daughters the other night, the “light of the moon” inspired me to rework Clair de Lune for teens.

I love creating classical pop piano pieces but with all of our efforts this past month focused on an upcoming book release, Debussy has had to wait.

Composed for students working toward the end of an elementary level 2B piano book, today’s piano solo can serve as a challenge piece for some students or as an easy “get back to the piano” piece for others.

Clair de Lune For Classical Pop Piano

Our classical pop take on Clair de Lune for teens will surely win over your older students, but just in case some need a little more convincing…

Did you know that, in the movie Twilight, Clair de Lune is playing on Edward’s sound system when Bella hits play?

Tell your teens that little tidbit of information and, not only will you be instantly cooler, but your students will be glued to the piano 🙂

And, while they are glued to the piano, some serious technical work will be taking place.

Today’s piano solo is composed in the key of C major, using pop chords in the left hand. We specifically selected pop chords as they lend themselves to a unique left-hand pattern used in this tune that introduces inner voicing.

With that said, it is a very, very early introduction to inner voicing. Specifically, in this piece, the LH 5 holds the root of the chord while the thumb works independently on the top note.

While it seems simple to accomplish with LH only, this introduction to voicing creates a coordination challenge when playing hands together.

As your students explore this challenge, they will experience the thicker texture and increased melodic variety that comes with creating an inner voice.

Before You Download Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune For Teens: A Classical Pop Piano Solo is available at the bottom of today’s post, but first…

Are you trying to introduce your teens to classical music while also appealing to their musical tastes?

In our classical pop piano books, we have turned some of classical music’s most recognizable masterpieces into classical pop piano hits.

1. The Amadeus Anthems
2. The Beethoven Sessions
3. The Sebastian Sessions
4. The Chopin Sessions

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Download Today’s Classical Pop Piano Solo

Composed in C Major, today’s pop piano rendition of Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the perfect quick study for an intermediate level 1 student, or a wonderful challenge piece for an elementary level 2B student.

Click here or on the image below to download your copy.