Willy Wagtail Waltz
Willy Wagtail Waltz, is a fun and lighthearted tune crafted for intermediate string players! Inspired by the playful movements of willy wagtails dancing in the garden, this piece captures the whimsical nature of these charming Australian birds.
Willy Wagtail Waltz emphasises various stylistic characteristics and techniques, which are perfect for high school and middle school musicians, making it an excellent resource for music education. The lively melody weaves between players, allowing each musician to take on different roles within the ensemble and fostering an understanding of balance and harmony.
Willy Wagtail Waltz, is a fun and lighthearted tune crafted for intermediate string players! Inspired by the playful movements of willy wagtails dancing in the garden, this piece captures the whimsical nature of these charming Australian birds.
Willy Wagtail Waltz emphasises various stylistic characteristics and techniques, which are perfect for high school and middle school musicians, making it an excellent resource for music education. The lively melody weaves between players, allowing each musician to take on different roles within the ensemble and fostering an understanding of balance and harmony.
Willy Wagtail Waltz, is a fun and lighthearted tune crafted for intermediate string players! Inspired by the playful movements of willy wagtails dancing in the garden, this piece captures the whimsical nature of these charming Australian birds.
Willy Wagtail Waltz emphasises various stylistic characteristics and techniques, which are perfect for high school and middle school musicians, making it an excellent resource for music education. The lively melody weaves between players, allowing each musician to take on different roles within the ensemble and fostering an understanding of balance and harmony.
Grade 2
Time 3:30
Orchestration
Violin I
VIolin II
Violin III (Viola TC)
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Piano (optional)
“Lovely waltz. Trills, dynamic swells. Cellos get a good go. Beautiful piece.”
“A useful selection to introduce students to simple triple time has a broad scope of educational elements. Captures the character of the bird. brisk waltz that includes trills to open. Mixed use of high and low send fingers for Violin 2. Cellos also use low 1. A mixture of staccatos and slurs is used throughout, along with accents and staccatos. A flowing melody passed across the ensemble, along with some contrapuntal textures. There is a piano part however it is not printed in the score. Portato bows as well. Bass mostly plays an um-papa with the viola. Detailed use of dynamics is used throughout.”
