At The Isle of Palms Waltz

Mary Anne Roper Wragg

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a characteristic late 19th-century ballroom waltz designed for social entertainment. Its structure is highly regular, featuring prominent left-hand bass jumps typical of the genre.

Teacher notes

Accuracy in the left-hand leaps is essential for maintaining the dance rhythm.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarpeggiosfinger-independence

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At The Isle of Palms Waltz by Mary Anne Roper Wragg?

At The Isle of Palms Waltz is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play At The Isle of Palms Waltz?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is At The Isle of Palms Waltz?

A typical performance of At The Isle of Palms Waltz lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for At The Isle of Palms Waltz?

At The Isle of Palms Waltz is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to At The Isle of Palms Waltz?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.