Waltz Op. 36, No. 3
Amy Beach
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchDiminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
SearchDominant Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.
SearchDotted Half Notes
Rhythm
Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.
SearchIntermediate Waltz Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of waltz accompaniment pattern that uses intermediate skills like shifting, extending, and multiple voices, but without octave leaps.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchMelodic Octaves
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of an octave of any quality.
SearchPianissimo
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
SearchShifting Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTitle
Waltz Op. 36, No. 3
Composer
Collection
Year
1897
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
96
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Expressive Phrasing