Product Description
This beginner-level duet arrangement of La marche des soldats for Violin and Piano includes chord symbols only, with no lyrics. The violin is a non-transposing instrument, and the melody stays within first position, making it perfect for early learners. The violin carries the playful, march-style theme, while the piano offers a light and steady accompaniment. Based on the traditional French childrens tunefeatured in early education and videos like those by Maica Brandãothis version reflects the oral tradition of the mid-20th century, adapted from earlier military-style music.
What youll find in this sheet music:
Violin & Piano duet arrangement
Includes chord symbols only (no lyrics)
Melody in violin, accompaniment in piano
Beginner-friendly range, rhythm, and position
Clear engraving for easy reading
Simple dynamics to support phrasing
About the music:
La marche des soldats is a French traditional childrens march passed down through generations via oral tradition. While the composer remains unknown, it likely emerged in the mid-1900s as a simplified adaptation of classic French military music.
About the instruments Violin & Piano:
The violins bright, singing tone is ideal for lyrical and playful melodies. Paired with the pianos harmonic foundation, this duet encourages students to develop coordination, phrasing, and performance confidence.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.