Chopsticks Sheet Music

Chopsticks, a well-known waltz for the piano by Arthur De Lulli, was first titled, The Celebrated Chop Waltz. It was originally composed by female British composer, Euphemia Allen, in 1877, under the pseudonym 'Arthur de Lull' aka 'Lulli'. Euphemia Allen was the sister of a music publisher, and was apparently only 16 years old when she composed the piece, with piano arrangements for solo and duet. The title, Chopsticks, comes from her specification that the melody be played in two-part harmony with both hands held sideways, little fingers down, striking the keys with a chopping motion. This name suggests the piece should be played in slow, 3/4 waltz timing, but nowadays, Chopsticks is often heard with the stresses as in 6/8 time. Download free piano sheet music for Chopsticks all during September, 2008 right here.