The Waltz And Variations in E-Minor, by composer Gary Edwards, was originally written for piano but is adapted for standard bass accordion by Joseph Natoli. The piece consists of a beautiful waltz melody, followed by progressively more difficult variations.  The first variation follows with the accented melody interspersed with eighth notes.  The second variation has the melody in the bass line with triplets playing simultaneously in the treble clef.  On occasion there are eighth note rhythms played simultaneously against triplet eighth note rhythms; a difficult exercise, which may cause some performers to choose to skip this variation.

For variety there is a brief 4/4 march section with a new melody introduced, followed by a third variation featuring an accented melody interspersed with sixteenth notes.

The sixteenth notes variation is followed by a recitativo section in adagio tempo with middle eastern-flavored scales and arpeggios played rubato in rhythm.  The difficulty of this section depends on the tempo chosen by the performer but will give virtuoso performers a chance to shine and display the outer parameters of the instrument.

The last variation is actually a repeat of the sixteenth notes variations.  Enjoy this example.