Listen before playing.
Recognise the melody and its arrival points before fixing the tempo.
Gymnopédie No. 1
Erik Satie · Piano arrangement by David de Miguel
A Intermediate piano edition with clear fingering and writing designed to preserve the work’s serenity.
Edition details
SongGymnopédie No. 1
Artist or composerErik Satie
LevelIntermediate
ArrangementDavid de Miguel
EditionSolo piano · Digital PDF
Reference recording · YouTubeGymnopédie No. 1 · Erik Satie
Listen and context
Calm depends on control of sound.
The arrangement brings Gymnopédie No. 1 to the piano while preserving the work’s serenity. The melody stays in the foreground as the accompaniment organises pulse and harmony.
The video in this section is a listening reference, not a recording of the score. Use it to recognise the overall character before working on the arrangement.
The sheet music
A clear edition, ready for the piano.
View the real first page and choose the edition that best suits your level.
Suggested fingering
References designed to connect hand positions smoothly.
Clear notation
A spacious layout that supports reading at the piano.
Digital edition
The official PDF is ready to print and access from the platform.
Secure purchase
The purchase is completed on Sheet Music Direct.
At the piano
Three ideas for practising it.
The aim is to preserve the song’s character while reading and coordination become more secure.
Separate the roles.
Practise melody and accompaniment separately until each layer has a clear purpose.
Join with direction.
Build complete phrases and let dynamics organise the musical journey.
Individual edition
Bring it to your piano.
Gymnopédie No. 1 is available as a paid standalone score. The current price, taxes and availability are shown on the retailer’s platform.
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