Description
One of several children's pieces Satie wrote around 1913, this work favors plain melodies and simple harmony over technical display, in keeping with the era's fashion for educational and theatrical music for young performers. Whimsical touches typical of Satie add a sense of play beneath the surface simplicity. It suits intermediate players while still rewarding a sensitive touch.
A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.
About the Composer
Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Erik Satie was a French composer from Honfleur who worked in Montmartre's cabarets while pursuing a highly individual musical aesthetic. Known for spare, understated music and whimsically titled works, he later influenced minimalist and ambient music. This site includes 65 of his works, such as pieces from "Descriptions automatiques" and "Danse maigre."
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