Topic: 6 Waltzes in The Blue Danube? Which one to learn first? (Read 1528 times)

caters · on: April 15, 2020, 03:07:28 AM

Hi. I found a piano transcription of The Blue Danube on IMSLP written by the composer himself. I looked at it and I was like:

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Wait, there are 6 waltzes here? An introductory waltz and then 5 main waltzes? I've only ever heard the infamous D major waltz, be it orchestra or piano. I didn't realize there was so much more to the piece than just that one infamous waltz.

So, now, I'm wondering which of the 6 waltzes that comprise the piece "The Blue Danube" I should learn first. I mean, I usually start with the first part of a piece, but I haven't heard the introductory waltz or the 4 waltzes that follow the infamous D major waltz. So, should I start with the D major waltz, which is numbered 1 in the transcription I found? Or should I start with the introductory waltz? I plan on learning all 6 parts to the piece, I'm just wondering which one to do first.

Here is the transcription I am referring to by the way:

https://ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/2/2a/IMSLP16772-Strauss_op.314_An_der_sch%C3%B6nen_blauen_Donau_Cranz_2hands.pdf

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Topic: 6 Waltzes in The Blue Danube? Which one to learn first? (Read 1528 times)

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6 Waltzes in The Blue Danube? Which one to learn first?

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