Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz

William James Scanlan

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorTempo di valse3/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

This salon-style waltz is representative of the popular parlor music of the late 19th century. Its distinctive charm lies in its light, upbeat melody and rhythmic lilt.

Teacher notes

Maintain a firm 'downbeat' on the first beat of every measure to establish a clear dance feel.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmpedalingarticulation

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz by William James Scanlan?

Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz?

A typical performance of Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz?

Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bye, Bye, Baby, Bye, Bye! Waltz?

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