Nola: Piano Sheet

$4.99 USD

Nola: Piano Sheet

Name: Nola: Piano Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-FXS1304
Price: 4.99 USD
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A Silhouette for the Piano

By Felix Arndt

Level: Early Advanced

Item: 00-FXS1304

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This is the original edition of the most remembered novelty piano piece by the early 20th century American pianist and composer, Felix Arndt. For the advanced player, this lighthearted piece, written as an engagement gift to his fiancée and future wife, shows the influence of ragtime music on this vaudeville composer.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 654979038337

SKU: 00-FXS1304

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About the Composer: Felix Arndt

Felix Arndt (1889-1918) was an American pianist and composer who specialized in novelty pieces and vaudeville music during the early 20th century. His prolific output bridged classical training and popular entertainment, capturing the syncopated energy of ragtime while maintaining pianistic sophistication. Arndt's career was tragically brief, but his catalog left an indelible mark on American popular music.

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Why we love this

Nola endures because it sits at the perfect intersection of technical display and genuine musical fun. The piece demands control and clarity from the player while remaining inherently joyful, making it ideal for recitals where you want to remind audiences that virtuosity doesn't require seriousness. Its novelty idiom gives pianists license to express character and personality without pretension.

What to expect

Nola sparkles with infectious vitality. The piece bounces with ragtime syncopation and playful melodic twists, evoking the brightness of a vaudeville stage while maintaining enough musical substance to satisfy serious pianists. It's a piece that invites smiling while you play, even as your fingers navigate its technical intricacies.

Who it's for

Advanced pianists looking for engaging repertoire that combines technical demands with performance appeal. This piece suits recitalists who enjoy exploring early 20th century American idioms and players ready to tackle syncopated rhythms with confidence.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain rhythmic precision in the syncopated passages; the ragtime influence requires a steady pulse even when the melody dances around it.
Balance the right-hand melodic lines with the left-hand accompaniment so the piece sparkles without losing harmonic grounding.
Resist the urge to rush through sections marked faster. Allow the energy to build naturally from phrase to phrase.
Lean into the lighthearted character with articulation choices; crisp note releases and clear voice leading will bring the vaudeville spirit to life.

How to use it

Program Nola as an encore or as a mid-recital interlude between more weighty works; its charm and brevity offer refreshing contrast. It pairs naturally with other early 20th century American novelty pieces or Tin Pan Alley arrangements, creating a programming segment that highlights the crossover between classical training and popular idioms.