Clear Moon
Some music seems to belong to the night.
There is something timeless about moonlight falling across a quiet landscape, transforming familiar surroundings into something softer and more mysterious.
Clear Moon draws on the beauty and atmosphere of Debussy’s iconic Clair de Lune, reshaping its familiar character through a lighter, more accessible piano setting.
Gentle, lyrical and luminous, it captures the feeling of a moonlit evening by the sea, where everything seems to slow, and the world takes on a different kind of beauty.
Behind the piece:
Released • July 4 2025
Clear Moon grew from my love of Debussy’s iconic Clair de Lune, a piece that has always held a special place for me. While I was writing the collection, Summer by the Sea, the idea of creating my own interpretation of a moonlit piece seemed a natural fit.
I wanted to capture something of the beauty and atmosphere of Clair de Lune, while creating a version that would be more approachable for pianists who may find the original challenging to play.
Clear Moon became my own interpretation of that familiar music, shaped by the way I naturally write. It was a chance to take music I had always loved and make it feel a little more like my own.
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Sheet Music:
Key
C Major
Tempo
88 BPM
Level
Grade 2
Duration
1m:05s
Find it in:
Summer by the Sea
Clear Moon is one of the pieces in Summer by the Sea, a lyrical collection of original piano solos inspired by sea breezes, sunlight and quiet moments along the shoreline.
Ideal for players around Grade 1–2, the collection brings together gentle, imaginative pieces that balance beauty with playability. Each includes a performance note to encourage interpretation and creative expression.
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