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Noël

by Augusta Holmès

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1884
Duration
2'20''
Publisher
8notes.com (free arrangement)
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About this piece

Holmès wrote Noël, a Christmas song for voice and piano, in 1884. This free cello-and-piano arrangement from 8notes.com is listed by Trinity College London as a Grade 1 cello exam piece. The cello part is a simple melody in C major in first position, and 8notes says the file may be printed and performed freely.

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Level rubric

Beginner

Left Hand

  • 1st position on all strings with fingers 1–4.
  • Understand whole/half steps
  • No shifting; notes stay in 1st position.
  • Focus on accurate finger placement.

Right Hand

  • Consistent détaché for simple melodies.
  • Extend bow (mid‑bow) on a straight path.
  • Introduce short (2–3 note) slurs.
  • Begin basic string crossings; occasional open‑string double stops.

Bow Strokes

  • Détaché and on‑string staccato.
  • Introduce simple legato (short slurs) and bow retakes.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Simple rhythms with basic subdivisions.
  • Short phrases; limited dynamic contrasts; echo dynamics.
  • Develop a singing, accurate tone.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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