This PDF offers a “pick-and-choose” assortment of arrangements of the famous cadenza AND waltz from The Nutcracker. These versions were created originally for a month-long challenge and are released here together for the first time as a single set. Whatever your skill level is, you will find a version that is playable for you. Additionally, you can mix and match the cadenza and waltz versions to suit you. All versions are in the original key of D Major.
Contents:
Four cadenza versions:
- 26-string lever harp, 1 page, no lever changes.
- Easy Version for lever or pedal harp, 1 page, no lever changes, 1 pedal change.
- Intermediate Version for lever or pedal harp, 1 page, 1 lever change, 3 easy pedal changes.
- Advanced Version for pedal harp, 3 pages, 3 easy pedal changes. This could also be adapted for lever harp by the performer.
Three Waltz versions:
- Easy Version for lever or pedal harp, 1 page, no lever or pedal changes.
- Intermediate Version for lever or pedal harp, 2 pages, several lever or pedal changes.
- Advanced version for pedal harp, 3 pages, more difficult pedal changes, including pushing two pedals at once.
Click below to hear audio of the Easy version cadenza and waltz and the Intermediate Version cadenza and waltz: