Blue waltz

Marco Ciannella

RomanticObscurewaltzD-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a salon-style waltz composed in a late 19th-century idiomatic style. It highlights graceful melodic turns set over a classic oom-pah-pah accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Focus on the left-hand light jump bass technique to ensure the waltz rhythm remains elegant rather than heavy.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatocantabilearpeggiosvoicing

Mood

elegantnostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blue waltz by Marco Ciannella?

Blue waltz is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Blue waltz?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Blue waltz?

A typical performance of Blue waltz lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blue waltz?

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

What pieces are similar to Blue waltz?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Canone sulla scala cinese per pianoforte by Marco Ciannella, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, American Beauty by Joseph Francis Lamb — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.