Description
'Les Sauvages,' published in 1728, is said to have been inspired by Native American dancers Rameau saw perform in Paris, giving the piece its exotic character. A rhythmic theme repeats throughout, reflecting the fascination with foreign cultures common in the France of the time. At an intermediate level, it calls for clear rhythmic articulation and lively melodic leaps.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)
Jean-Philippe Rameau was a French Baroque composer and music theorist from Dijon. His Treatise on Harmony laid foundations for modern harmonic theory, while he also produced brilliant harpsichord pieces and opera-ballets. His music is characterized by dance-like rhythms and witty musical depiction. This site includes three of his works: "Tambourin," "Les Tendres Plaintes," and "Les Sauvages."
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