VENETIAN WALTZ (Beneski Valcek)

[GeorgeH76]

The only one on youtube is by Frank Yankovic so I put it out.

In the context of Slovenian waltz dance instructions, "Beneski Valcek" refers to a specific part of the routine, particularly the "tuck-ins" or sweetheart turns. These turns involve a partner change where one partner is "tucked" on the other's arm, often forming a window with their joined hands.

 

[John M]

Nice George. Your arrangement with fills makes a nice addition.
For anyone that wants the "dots" it's in Yankovic's Volume Two.

 

[GeorgeH76]

Nice George. Your arrangement with fills makes a nice addition.
For anyone that wants the "dots" it's in Yankovic's Volume Two.

Thanks. I got the music from Volume Two. Also listened two his recordings several times on you tube. I'll to check if I paid attention to the staccato dots..they can really make a difference.

 

[John M]

Thanks. I got the music from Volume Two. Also listened two his recordings several times on you tube. I'll to check if I paid attention to the staccato dots..they can really make a difference.

I don't play by ear or from memory. I only play by reading the sheet music. I thought I saw somewhere that the phrase "playing by the dots" inferred reading the sheet music. That's what I meant by the "dots". I just checked Volume Two and there aren't any staccato dots.

 

[JerryPH]

I don't play by ear or from memory. I only play by reading the sheet music. I thought I saw somewhere that the phrase "playing by the dots" inferred reading the sheet music. That's what I meant by the "dots". I just checked Volume Two and there aren't any staccato dots.

I think George was inferring that they were in the original recordings where some notes were played stacatto and that it made a positive difference for him.

 

[John M]

I think George was inferring that they were in the original recordings where some notes were played stacatto and that it made a positive difference for him.

O-h-o-o. . . Sometimes I think, I would be better off not to post -- there would be a lot less confusion for the folks here.

 

[GeorgeH76]

I think George was inferring that they were in the original recordings where some notes were played stacatto and that it made a positive difference for him.

It's sort of complicated.
While a general rule of thumb is to play a staccato note for half its written value, the exact length can vary based on musical style, the performer's interpretation, and the specific context.
I can tell by listening if there are no dots on the music.

 

[JerryPH]

It's sort of complicated.

Indeed... the video is flagged as being private.

 

[Tom]

Nice one George thanks! I could see playing this one.