Fanciful Waltzes

Fanciful Waltzes (Early Intermediate Level Composer Showcase). Composed by Carol Klose. Educational Piano Library. Elementary Class 3 piece for the Piano Solo event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. Softcover. 23 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

The waltz has been popular since the late 1700's, making it the oldest of all ballroom dances. While all waltzes are written in 3/4 or triple time, the music itself can portray a variety of styles and emotions, as these five imaginative pieces beautiflly illustrate. Whether it's the delicate purity of Crystal Ballerina, the jazzy harmonies of Lullaby In Blue, the wry humor of Maestro * There's A Fly In My Waltz, the Viennese charm of Petite Waltz, or the sinister eerieness of Transylvania Ball, there's something in this collection to appeal to every early-intermediate student. This music is outstanding teaching material, as well as first-rate recital fare. Keys: F Major, D Major (2), B-Flat Major, C Minor.

5 Solos: Crystal Ballerina * Lullaby In Blue * Maestro There's A Fly In My Waltz * Petite Waltz * Transylvania Ball.

About SMP Level 3 (Early Intermediate) 

Independent movement of the left hand. Multiple chords in a measure, and the introduction of triplets.