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RHINE WALTZ. Austrian, Waltz. G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. Composed by Austrian composer Johann Strauss II [1] (1825-1899), 'The Waltz King', a popular composer of over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, in addition to other works. "Rhine Waltz" was published in Strauss’ Much Admired Waltzes in the mid-18th century.

Source for notated version:

Printed sources: Kerr (Merry Melodies, vol. 3), c. 1880’s; No. 430, p. 49.

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