Gymnopédie No. 1

Sheet music for the Gymnopédie No. 1, composed by Erik Satie in 1888. The enigmatic title may refer to an ancient Greek dance festival, but Satie's inspiration for the piece remains a matter of speculation to this day. The long, meandering phrases and wide space between the bass and chords create the dreamy, meditative quality that has made this piece a favorite of both classical and jazz musicians. For late intermediate students, 2 PDF pages.