Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ： Waltz in F-Dur

Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz in F-Dur” is a piano work whose charm lies in its light three-beat dance motion and its appealing, songlike melody. In the bright main section, it is important to distinguish the roles of melody and accompaniment while maintaining a natural flow of the meter. In the middle section, listen for changes in expression and sonority, and enjoy the contrast with the return of the main section. Shape the right-hand melody smoothly, keeping the phrase peaks in mind, and keep the left-hand accompaniment light rather than heavy to bring out the waltz’s elegant, buoyant character. Use the pedal sparingly, changing it with the harmony so that the sound does not become blurred.