Westphalia Waltz, folk song
$8.00
Primer Piano Solo with Teacher Duet and Discovery Page
Invite beginning pianists to experience the gentle sway of a traditional Texas waltz! This graceful primer-level arrangement gives students an approachable melody to play, while the flowing teacher duet adds warmth, beauty, and a lovely sense of movement.
More than an easy arrangement, this is a complete, lesson-ready musical experience. Students discover the tune’s Texas-German heritage, explore the waltz rhythm, and enjoy creating a beautiful performance with their teacher from the very beginning.
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Every Purchase Includes
- A full-color Discovery Page featuring history, culture, musical vocabulary, listening activities, and a creative challenge
- A carefully graded primer-level student solo
- A matching teacher duet
- QR code access to Play-Along Practice Videos
- Links to backing tracks
- Studio license
Perfect for private lessons, group classes, folk-song units, multicultural music studies, rhythm activities, festivals, and recitals.
Key Info
- Level: Primer
- Format: Student Solo with Teacher Duet
- Character: Gentle, graceful, and filled with old-fashioned Texas charm
- QR code for Play Along Practice videos
- Links for Backing Tracks included with purchase
Primer Piano Solo with Teacher Duet and Discovery Page
Invite beginning pianists to experience the gentle sway of a traditional Texas waltz! This graceful primer-level arrangement gives students an approachable melody to play, while the flowing teacher duet adds warmth, beauty, and a lovely sense of movement.
More than an easy arrangement, this is a complete, lesson-ready musical experience. Students discover the tune’s Texas-German heritage, explore the waltz rhythm, and enjoy creating a beautiful performance with their teacher from the very beginning.
Wondering what it sounds like?
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