How to Play 'Clair de Lune' by Claude Debussy | HDpiano (Part 1) Piano Tutorial

In this piano tutorial we'll learn how to play "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy!

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‘Clair de Lune’ is French for “light of the moon” or “moonlight.” It’s perhaps the most famous piano work by the Impressionistic composer, Claude Debussy. The piece is the third of four movements of the ‘Suite Bergamasque.’

0:00 - Welcome!
0:21 - Demonstration
1:30 - Key of Db
2:11 - Thirds in the first phrase
5:50 - Review phrase 1 (thirds)
6:12 - Phrase 2 (more movement, descending)
11:09 - Phrase 3 (Low Db chord and melody like beginning)
12:15 - Phrase 4 (big chords)
16:06 - Phrase 5 (Db7/Ab and Bbm)
19:05 - Play through

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[nicemandan]

A good thing about learning this is that you can forget where you're going, hold on a note, then remember where you are and it seems like you're adding a bit more expression

[hayhaileyhayes]

For the first time in forever, my body was like this:
My brain: *YES*
My hands: *Fine*
My heart: *Crying because it’s the first time my hands agreed.*

[brandonendersby]

My brain: I can do this

Hand: I am about to end this mans whole performance

[hugoponssegovia]

Yo should make more classical music tutorials❤️❤️

[MrJohnnyfairclough]

Hi, I’m a complete beginner, but love this piece- so I’ve jumped straight in- I’d just like to say you’ve really helped me on my way- I’ve been practicing for about a week and it’s really sinking in- excellent video buddy 👍🏼

[Moncherie]

I took a 4 year break from piano. My heart missed playing. Decided to tackle this piece as my comeback. Took two weeks but I finally finished this part ❤️☺️. Thank you for re-igniting my love of piano

[yessicasantos]

my biggest goal is to be able to play this song on the piano

[cjb]

4th year self taught.
This is a great tutorial to help me move forward.
This is a very beautiful but difficult piece.
I think breaking it down in small chunks, I will finally be able to
play Debussy.
Anyone new to piano and trying this, you sure are raising the bar!
Thx for the tutorial

[georgeelliot]

I'd say Fur Elise the most iconic classical piece but that's not saying that this is the best one in my opinion

[tokyo]

your explanation is so good, its only the second day of learning this and I'm almost done

[mick]

It is such a hauntingly beautiful and individual piece. Thank you.

[_pudu]

This is the best lesson for Claire de lun I've found . Very clear instructions and you take it slow and repeat how it's done! Thank you! I made way more progress in one day with just this tutorial and I know nothing about playing piano!

[ooTVoo]

Working my way through this with nearly no piano experience, it’s a tough one

[TuneTemptation]

Excellent tutorial by an excellent teacher ❤

[michellenguyen]

I cannot play piano. I am just beginning to learn but this piece is my fun part of learning.. Thanks to you I can sort of play this, very slowly but at least I remember what you have shown me.. Pity its only half the music, thank you for sharing, Its much appreciated

[IvdV]

HD Piano always explains perfectlly, thank you!

[dantheslayer]

Why is this piece so beautiful, unbelievable.

[oakeysmokey]

been playing for a couple of years now i think
I gonna tackle it. I love Joe at HDpiano BTW, he is wonderful

[tannerp-p]

I’m so close to getting this song It’s such a beautiful song.

[axdxniaw]

Thank you so much, I'll keep practicing. Greetings from Peru!