We will start my learning the left hand patterns. The defining characteristic of a "waltz" is it's rhythmic pattern of 3's. The "thing" that makes a piece of music a "waltz" is that it is in 3/4 time - it is counted 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, and so forth.

In order to do this we will play a C in the bass with the left hand pinky on the first beat. Then the E & G above this C with the left hand middle finger and thumb for the second and third beats.

This establishes our waltzing rhythm!

Waltz in C Major - Lesson 1

Christopher Schlegel

Tutorial 012 - Waltz in C Major (Page 1 of 10)

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