MIDSUMMER WALTZ READING Allegretto Kner Fine D.C.al Fine * D.C. al Fine is an abbreviation for the Italian term “Da Capo al Fine." It means to return to the beginning of the piece and stop when you reach the word “Fine,” which means "End in Italian, * Allegretto is the Italian word that means to play a “little fast." 36PRACTICE SUGGESTIONS: + Before playing, name the Landmark Note and analyze the intervals as they move up down, or stay the same. * Faster pieces written in 3/4 should be felt with one strong beat per measure instead of three separate beats. Practice clapping on beat | of the measure while chanting the rhythm using the syllabic counting system. Feeling one strong beat per measure will help the melody sound more lilting, like a waltz. AS YOU PLAY... * Listen for a cheerful and bright sound to reflect the buoyant nature of this waltz. Teacher Accompaniment To Coda DC. al Coda