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Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1
Frédéric Chopin
Masters of the Roll: Rare Original Recordings From the Reproducing Piano by the Great masters of Classical Piano 1904 - 1935: A 32 CD Catalogue: Disc 28 (1847)
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Easy, low-key calm, gentler than 82% of our 19,209 measured songs — measures out best for focus.
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Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin is 168 BPM — Vivace (lively).
Half-time 84 BPM · Double-time 336 BPM · released 1847
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Song DNA
Notes: Light and elegant piano waltz with flowing right-hand figurations over steady waltz bass, creating a graceful and non-abrasive soundscape. Grace notes and subtle dynamic shifts add gentle sparkle without harshness or overload.
Misophonia Triggers
Recommended for: focus relaxation study
Chopin's 'Minute Waltz' is a lively ternary-form piano waltz in 3/4 time, featuring playful scalar runs and a contrasting lyrical middle section.
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Moods: joyful, playful
Traditions: romantic piano, waltz
Pacing Guide
"Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" runs at 168 BPM — fast run territory.
For runners: match cadence to BPM and the song does half the work. Texture stays smooth; vocals sit instrumental. Nothing in the arrangement asks for your attention mid-stride. Good as a steady-state track; less useful for interval work where you want explicit tempo shifts.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Frédéric Chopin's catalog
We have 48 songs from Frédéric Chopin in the library. Of those, 19 are rated Safe, 19 Moderate, and 10 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 6.4, making it the #46 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
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How fast is "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1"?
168 BPM — Very fast (intense cardio / drum and bass)
For running
Fast-pace running. Great for tempo runs and speed work.
For workouts
HIIT, Spin class, dance, intense intervals.
For daily life
Active tasks, getting pumped up, party, anything high-energy.
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When "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
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Focus / studying
Maybe — fine for routine work, but the mid-song changes may pull attention during deep focus.
✓
Running / workout
Yes — 168 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
✗
Sleep / winding down
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
✓
Driving / road trip
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
✓
Cooking / dinner background
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
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Emotional release / catharsis
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
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28/100 intensity
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
This sits near the calm end of everything we've measured — gentler than 82% of the 19,209 songs in the library. Its intensity reading of 28/100 comes from a dynamic range of 4/10, smooth texture, mild shifts, and instrumental. Relatively few songs occupy this exact corner of the spectrum.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is an unusually steady, even volume: more extreme on that axis than 97% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on full chaos — sudden changes, huge quiet-to-loud swings, and relentless energy — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
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What it’s good for
Sleep8/10
Focus10/10
Workout1/10
Dinner8/10
Party / hype4/10
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
Intensity28
Dynamics33
Tempo71
Surprise25
Density0
Predictability0
Vocal force0
Trigger load0
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" by Frédéric Chopin?
"Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" by Frédéric Chopin has a tempo of 168 BPM (Vivace (lively)). At half-time that is 84 BPM, and at double-time 336 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" by Frédéric Chopin?
"Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" by Frédéric Chopin rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" — what is its dynamic range?
"Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" best for?
In our library "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" is recommended for: focus, relaxation, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
What is the emotional mood of "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1"?
We tag "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" as joyful, playful. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Is "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" good for running?
Yes — at 168 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (4/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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