How am I supposed to go about writing a waltz?

Most are at a moderate speed(though I have heard some very slow waltzes and some very fast waltzes, Chopin's waltzes especially tend to be at tempo extremes) Left hand pattern is usually 1 bass note followed by the chord the bass note is in. A lot involve pedaling, though not all do. Waltz is dominated by melody.

1. How do you write a Waltz?
2. How is Waltz generally performed?
3. What is an example of a Waltz?

How do you write a Waltz?

How To Compose A Waltz

1. Start by choosing a simple chord progression (just use chords I, IV and V – the primary chords).
2. Play the chord progression using the the “Oom cha cha” accompaniment.
3. Now improvise a melody over the top of the chords. Try to just compose 8 bars to start with.

How is Waltz generally performed?

The Waltz is a smooth dance that travels around the line of dance. Characterized by its “rise and fall” action, the Waltz includes a step, slide, and step in 3/4 time. Dancers should move their shoulders smoothly, parallel with the floor instead of up and down. Dancers must strive to lengthen each step.

What is an example of a Waltz?

For many, the quintessential waltz is "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II. Other examples of popular waltzes include "The Skater's Waltz" by Waldteufel, "Sobre las Olas" by Rosas, "Waltz of the Flowers", and Shostakovich's Waltz No.