Thursday, February 18, 2010

Waltz

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Waltz

A “straight” waltz (as opposed to a swung waltz) has a very simple beat, with only the upbeat bass drum eighth note providing a little rhythmic momentum:


The piano and bass have these 2 elements as well:


Texture is important in Tenderly from American Popular Piano 4. The acoustic guitar strums every beat, but with a shorter chord on beat 3. The vibes double the right hand of the piano: 


American Popular Piano
Repertoire Prep – Skating
Repertoire Level 2 – Swan Song, All Alone
Repertoire Level 3 – Doleful, Sunny Disposition
Repertoire Level 4 – Hay Bales, Night Sky, Tenderly
Repertoire Level 5 – Forgotten Memories
Repertoire Level 7 – On the Lake
Repertoire Level 8 – Chance Encounter

iTunes
Linda Ronstadt – When I Grow Too Old to Dream
Burt Bacharach – What the World Needs Now 

Related Styles
Country Waltz
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