Minute Waltz Sheet Music/Score

The Minute Waltz ("Waltz in D flat major", opus 64, No. 1) is quite possibly Chopin's most easily identifiable piece. Despite it's nickname, the Minute Waltz actually takes more than a minute to complete (a minute and a half to two minutes, depending on the speed). In Great Britain the Minute Waltz is used as the signature tune for the popular BBC Radio 4 show "Just A Minute". It appears that originally Chopin intended the Minute Waltz to be called "Petit Chien" (Little dog), as he wanted to music to sound like a dog chasing his own tail. Technically the Minute Waltz is very challenging to play, so one of our easier Levels may be a good starting point.