The Blue Danube Waltz guitar TAB beginners

This is a tutorial from youtube user Vitaly Krivenko showing how to play The Blue Danube Waltz on Spanish guitar, the famous and popular Viennese waltz of the Austrian composer Johann Strauss (son).

Includes the on-screen Tab and the names of the chords at the top. (See How to read tabs).

This composition is from the year 1867 and is one of the best known classical melodies in the world.

In the image below you will find the complete tablature:

It is in the key of C major and is a simple version for beginners / intermediate.

Blue Danube Easy Tab for Guitar (Johann Strauss)

(See also Easy Songs to play on Guitar)

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Interesting facts about The Blue Danube:

"The Blue Danube" is a famous waltz composed by Johann Strauss II in 1866. Here are some interesting facts about the waltz:


1. "The Blue Danube" is named after the Danube River, which flows through central and eastern Europe. The waltz is considered to be an unofficial Austrian national anthem and is often played at important state occasions and events.


2. When Strauss first composed "The Blue Danube," it was not an immediate success. However, after it was featured in a popular operetta in Vienna, the waltz became a hit and has since become one of Strauss's most famous and beloved works.


3. "The Blue Danube" is known for its distinctive melody, which is characterized by sweeping strings and lilting rhythms. The waltz is often associated with elegant ballroom dancing and has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials over the years.


4. The waltz is traditionally performed at the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert, which is broadcast live around the world. The concert has become a beloved cultural institution and is watched by millions of people each year.


5. Strauss himself conducted the first performance of "The Blue Danube" in Berlin in 1867. The waltz was an immediate success and helped to establish Strauss as one of the most important composers of his time.


6. "The Blue Danube" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including André Rieu, The Mantovani Orchestra, and Mantovani & His Orchestra.

Overall, "The Blue Danube" is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world for over a century. Its distinctive melody and elegant rhythms continue to inspire and delight audiences of all ages.