Traditional waltz · G major
The South Wind
Also known as A Ghaoth Andeas, An Gaoth Andheas, An Gaoth Aneas, An Gaoth Anneas, An Ghaoth Andheas, An Ghaoth Aneas.
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X:1 T:The South Wind R:waltz M:3/4 L:1/4 K:G dc|B3A G2|B3c d2|A4 B2|A4 dc| B3A G2|E3D E2|G6-|G2 z2 dc| B3A G2|B3c d2|A4 B2|A4 dc| B3A G2|E3D E2|G6-|G2 z2 (3d-e-f| g3a f2|g3f e2|d4 e2|d4 c2| B3A G2|B3c d2|A4 B2|A2 z2 (3d-e-f| g3a f2|g3f e2|d4 e2|d4 c2| Bd3 G2|Ac3 F2|G6-|G2 z2||
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Playing it on a wind instrument
Traditional waltzs are dance music — lift and rhythm matter more than speed. Learn the tune slowly by ear first, then add ornaments (cuts, taps, rolls). Clarinet and sax players: use the transposition menu above so the part matches the fiddle and flute players.