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The short answer
One of twelve noble waltzes. Valse noble No. 9 in A minor, D. 969 is a waltz by Franz Schubert from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 4, an estimate.
- waltz
- Romantic
- dancing
Also known as Vals nº 9 D. 969.
History
This A-minor waltz is No. 9 of Schubert's twelve Valses nobles, D. 969. The parent collection first appeared in 1827. D. 969 and Op. 77 identify that collection; the number9 selects this individual dance.
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What to listen for
An octave pickup leads to changing strength
The octave pickup introduces a forceful chordal phrase that softens. Hear that turn in strength across the phrase.
A related phrase changes register and ending
The next related phrase shifts register and changes its response. Compare the familiar contour with the new closing direction.
Descending octaves lead to higher chords
Repeated descending octave contours lead into a high chordal continuation. Hear the contrast in direction across the larger span.
Quieter lower figures carry the final phrase
Lower moving figures and a related recall shape the ending. Listen to their motion beneath the final chords.
How to practise it
Keep the octave-separated opening gesture together at a calm dance pulse.
- Connect the opening label.
- Keep octave entries coordinated.
- Make dotted and shorter notes distinct.
How hard is it
A short waltz requires light accompaniment, clear melodic balance and supple dance phrasing.
About this piece
- Collection
- At the dance floor
- Licence
- Public Domain Mark
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Franz Schubert
- German Dance in A-flat major, D. 365 No. 1Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
- Moments Musicaux No. 3 in F MinorLevel 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Impromptu No. 4 in F minor, D. 935 (Op. 142)Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro
