Below is the lesson for “Au clair de la lune”

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Learn to play this delightful melody twice! First in its simplest form and then again with added harmony. Dating back to the 18th century, this is one of the oldest and most famous French children’s songs. Its simple melody makes it a perfect piece for beginners.

In this arrangement, you’ll play the melody twice. The first pass focuses on the melody itself, using a single harmony note on beat 1. The second time through, you’ll add harmony notes on beats 2, 3, and 4 to fill out the sound.

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