This is a Spanish waltz which is rather quicker than the ordinary waltz. It is written in the key of G, D and E minor, beginning in G; play all F's as F#.

You will have to begin this very slow and count 1 & 2 & 3 &, for the measures which have 8th notes in them, 1 word for every possible 8th note, or 2 words for a quarter, until you become familiar with time and can play it at a goodly speed, then you may omit the word "and" counting simply 1-2-3.

The word rit. means: ritard the movement for the least 2 measures of the introduction.

The word "a tempo" means resume the regular speed. Be sure to use the little finger when you see figure 4 printed over or under a note.

At the end of the strain you find a double bar with dots on both sides of it which indicate that the 1st strain should be repeated and warns you that the 2nd strain will also be repeated.

The word "fine" signifies finish or end.

The 2nd strain is in the key of D and 2 sharps indicate that all F's and C's must be played sharp. The brackets at the end of the 2nd strain with figures 1 and 2 under them are 1st and 2nd endings which have been explained before.

Pay particular attention to the accidentals in the last strain.

"D.C. al fine means to go back to the beginning and play to the word "fine" which is the end.

In the 4th measure of the last strain notice that A# is played with the 1st finger on the A string about 2/3 of an inch from the nut followed immediately by B which is also played with the 1st finger on A string, on inch from the nut.

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