Schubert - Waltz In A Major
ID 2471 · Schubert, Franz · Piano · Level 3 · Points 1745
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First published: unknown. Completeness: unknown.“Schubert - Waltz in A Major” is a short one-page waltz in 3/4 time, marked Allegretto. The piece uses a simple right-hand melody above a steady left-hand waltz accompaniment, with a light opening dynamic and a slightly stronger contrasting second section. Its clear phrase structure, repeat signs, first and second endings, and balanced dance rhythm make it a compact example of Schubert’s small social-dance style.Measures 1–8 present the opening waltz section. The right hand carries a graceful melody with smooth slurs and stepwise motion, while the left hand supports with the typical waltz pattern of bass note followed by chord tones. The mezzo piano marking keeps the opening light and elegant.Measures 9–18 form the contrasting second section. The music begins with a stronger fp marking, giving the second half a sharper accent after the gentle first section. The right hand continues the flowing melodic style, while the left hand keeps the steady three-beat accompaniment underneath. The final measures bring the waltz back to a clear A major close.Interesting fact: Schubert wrote many short waltzes, ländler, and German dances for social music-making in Vienna. Pieces like this are much smaller than later concert waltzes, but they show how naturally Schubert could create graceful dance music with only a few simple phrases.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to Youtube. (Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay)Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice - we will let you know exactly what you need to work on along with additional practice suggestions. (Or you can submit a video to the public and other users will evaluate your video)If your performance is good, we will approve your video and you can collect your points.
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