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Chopin’s Puppy Waltz is also known as

Also known as "Instant Waltz" or "One-Minute Waltz".

It is said that Chopin’s lover George Sand fed a puppy, which had an “interest” in chasing its own tail. In accordance with George Sand's request, Chopin expressed the "puppy spinning" scene in music and composed this piece of music.

The music proceeds at a fast pace and ends in a very short moment, so it is also called "Instant Waltz" or "One-Minute Waltz". When playing this piece, you should use smooth and smooth fingertip techniques to feel the fun of this piece.

The whole song is a simple three-part body. After the four-measure prelude, the main melody appears in a repetitive form, and its speed is dizzying. The middle section is a sweet and slow melody, which is in sharp contrast to the rush of the first section; the third section is after the first section. repeatedly.

Analysis of "Moment Waltz"

The first section is extremely fast, the music is smooth, rotating, lively and cute. It includes two themes. The first theme tune is simple and fast-paced, like an innocent puppy spinning and playing. The musical nature of the second theme is exactly the same as that of the first theme, but it is more lively than the first theme. It's like describing a puppy doing all kinds of funny things while spinning.

The second section is a lyrical section. Judging from its musical development, it can be divided into three stages. The first stage is affectionate and full of singing, like a short ballad, fresh and hearty. Refreshing.

The second stage is a passing passage. Although it only has four bars, the music has a distinctive character and rich expressiveness. The third stage is the development and change of the first stage. It mainly uses decorative sounds to enhance the expressiveness of the melody, making the original singing music more playful and vivid.