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Composer:Allen  (1861-1949)   Suppliers: Ditty Box Enterprises
Editor:Geoff Grainger  Sextet:Descant/Treble+Sopranino/Tenor/Tenor/Bass/Great Bass(Bass)
Publisher:Ditty Box Enterprises  Publication:DBE 221
Audio:Listen. Sequencer: Perf. Bill EdwardsListen. Artist: Midi Ragtime Recorder Ensemble Audio file information  

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Look and ListenLength: approx. 1¼ min.
According to a certain Jud Goodrich, Euphemia Allen specified that the melody be played with both hands held sideways, little fingers down, and the keys struck with a chopping motion; hence the name The Celebrated Chop Waltz. In Russia the work was called The Cutlet Polka.
This recorder adaptation is of course a childishly easy piece, except for the 2nd voice, with less than a handful of notes to be mastered by the performers. It may be played by absolute beginners with confidence after less than an hour of initial tuition. Due to its briefness and jokiness it can readily be repeated making an ideal encore. To get an idea of just what can be achieved with this piece, please listen to the fantastic rendering by the equally celebrated "Perfesser" Bill Edwards" given in the MIDI link above.
A tempo of 180 crotchets/min. is suggested.