Story of True Love, Solo
$10.00
Story of True Love is a sweet waltz that feels like a heartfelt song of the heart—gentle, lyrical, and memorable. Its lilting melody stays with you long after the last note, making it a wonderful choice for students who enjoy expressive playing. The piece is great for teaching dotted quarter + eighth-note rhythms, interval recognition in melody, and a descending left-hand pattern that moves much like the D Major scale under the fingers.
Key: D Major (all accidentals written in for easy learning)
Time Signature: 3/4 (waltz)
Level: Late Elementary – Early Intermediate
Length: Cover + 2 pages music | Performance time: ~1:20
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Teaching Focus: Lyrical melody shaping, interval recognition, dotted quarter + eighth rhythms, expressive phrasing
This solo is part of the Castle Tales Vol. 2 collection — a set of seven contrasting pieces inspired by Medieval stories, designed to help late elementary to early intermediate pianists explore expressive playing and diverse musical styles.
This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing use with students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
Want more solos students love? Explore other expressive narrative pieces in the Castle Tales Vol. 2 collection — ideal for building musical storytelling and lyricism.
Story of True Love is a sweet waltz that feels like a heartfelt song of the heart—gentle, lyrical, and memorable. Its lilting melody stays with you long after the last note, making it a wonderful choice for students who enjoy expressive playing. The piece is great for teaching dotted quarter + eighth-note rhythms, interval recognition in melody, and a descending left-hand pattern that moves much like the D Major scale under the fingers.
Key: D Major (all accidentals written in for easy learning)
Time Signature: 3/4 (waltz)
Level: Late Elementary – Early Intermediate
Length: Cover + 2 pages music | Performance time: ~1:20
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