Waltz, Op. 32

Nannie Louise Wright

Charming waltz in A-B-A format. Superb prep for Chopin waltzes (and his Polonaise in Gm Op Post!)
Excerpt of Waltz, Op. 32

Included in

Let's Dance!

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Graceful

Style

Waltz

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Dotted Quarter Notes

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Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

Left Hand Melody

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Texture

A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.

Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

Details

Title

Waltz, Op. 32

Composer

Nannie Louise Wright

Publisher

K&S Conservatory of Music

Collection

Let's Dance!

Year

1918

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

B-flat Major,

G Minor

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

48

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Teaching Tips

Work on Expressive Phrasing