3 Waltz Moods

Louis Lavater

RomanticObscurewaltz3/4
H5
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Louis Lavater's '3 Waltz Moods' are characteristic short pieces, exploring different emotional shades through the waltz genre. They are marked by their appealing melodies and idiomatic piano writing.

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Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the nuances of phrasing and dynamics to convey each mood effectively.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatocantabile

Mood

nostalgicelegantmelancholic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Waltz Moods by Louis Lavater?

3 Waltz Moods is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.

What level do I need to play 3 Waltz Moods?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Waltz Moods?

3 Waltz Moods is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.