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When learning the Viennese waltz it can be
difficult to locate Viennese music of the proper tempo with which to
practice. Most classical recording of Strauss waltzes are at concert
tempos that are too fast and irregular for waltzing, let alone learning
to dance. Conversely, most ballroom dance recordings are pop or easy
listening arrangements that would cause anyone with classical music
sensibilities to cringe. Consequently, we have posted several piano recordings of Strauss waltzes and polkas that were performed at uniform tempos for students who are learning the Viennese waltz and polka. Each of these recordings is at a successively faster tempo, except for the last waltz, which has a gradual tempo acceleration from the beginning to the end. Although these are not concert quality performances, they should be more than adequate for those who wish to practice coming up to tempo. Please feel free to download and make copies of these mp3 files for your personal use. You may also freely share these with others. |
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Waltzes
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Polkas
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