"My Old Dutch" Waltz

Alfred H. West

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorTempo di Valse3/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This waltz is an arrangement of the popular music hall song by the same name, reflecting the light-hearted salon style of the late Victorian era. It features a straightforward, tuneful melody supported by standard accompaniment patterns.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is keeping the left-hand accompaniment light and rhythmic to allow the melody to sing clearly.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmalberti-bassarticulation

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "My Old Dutch" Waltz by Alfred H. West?

"My Old Dutch" 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 "My Old Dutch" 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 "My Old Dutch" Waltz?

A typical performance of "My Old Dutch" Waltz lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "My Old Dutch" Waltz?

"My Old Dutch" Waltz is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "My Old Dutch" Waltz?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Autumn Waltz by Stephen Foster, At Twilight by Rudolf Friml, 'A robba fina! by Eduardo Di Capua — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.