Beresford waltz

G. M. Beresford Brodie

RomanticObscurewaltzE-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

The Beresford Waltz is an illustrative example of amateur salon compositions from the late 19th century. It features idiomatic patterns commonly found in dance music of that era.

Teacher notes

Attention to clean, brisk articulation in the accompaniment is necessary to keep the waltz feeling energetic.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarpeggiosarticulation

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Beresford waltz by G. M. Beresford Brodie?

Beresford 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 Beresford 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 Beresford waltz?

A typical performance of Beresford waltz lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Beresford waltz?

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

What pieces are similar to Beresford 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.