Story of True Love, Solo

Story of True Love is a sweet waltz that feels like a heartfelt song of the heart—gentle, lyrical, and memorable. Its lilting melody stays with you long after the last note, making it a wonderful choice for students who enjoy expressive playing. The piece is great for teaching dotted quarter + eighth-note rhythms, interval recognition in melody, and a descending left-hand pattern that moves much like the D Major scale under the fingers. (susanstaplesbellmusic.com)

This solo is part of the Castle Tales Vol. 2 collection — a set of seven contrasting pieces inspired by Medieval stories, designed to help late elementary to early intermediate pianists explore expressive playing and diverse musical styles.

Key: D Major (all accidentals written in for easy learning)
Time Signature: 3/4 (waltz)
Teaching Focus: Lyrical melody shaping, interval recognition, dotted quarter + eighth rhythms, expressive phrasing
Level: Late Elementary – Early Intermediate
Length: Cover + 2 pages music | Performance time: ~1:20

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Want more solos students love? Explore other expressive narrative pieces in the Castle Tales Vol. 2 collection — ideal for building musical storytelling and lyricism.