Beginner – NordicTunes

Ingersbrudvals

Nordictunes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:12:21 +0000

Ingers Bridal Waltz” (Ingers Brudvals) is a traditional‑style Swedish waltz composed by Pelle Svensson. The title suggests a personal dedication — literally “Inger’s Bridal Waltz” — and implies that the piece was composed in honor of his wife Inger.

Pelle Svensson (full name Per Oskar “Pelle Sving” Svensson, 1943–2020) was far better known as one of Sweden’s most accomplished Greco‑Roman wrestlers. During his athletic career he won an Olympic silver medal in 1964, two World Championship golds (1970, 1971) and multiple European titles, cementing his status as a leading figure in Swedish wrestling.

Brudvals efter Göran Svenning

Nordictunes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:02:11 +0000

Bridal Waltz after Göran Svenning is a traditional Swedish bridal waltz composed by Göran Svenning (1870–1953), a notable Swedish songwriter and lyricist active in the early 20th century.

This has been performed at weddings and festive gatherings for generations. Notably, the legendary Swedish accordionist Calle Jularbo also recorded this waltz.

Emma

Nordictunes — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:34:28 +0000

Emma Waltz is a traditional Finnish waltz that became popular in the late 1920s. It was recorded and released in 1929 in Finland, quickly becoming a hit as both a dance and vocal waltz. The lyrics tell the story of a moonlit waltz with Emma, where the narrator recalls an evening of dancing, promises of love, and a sense of betrayal.

Tåla dej Janne

Nordictunes — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:05:52 +0000

“Be Patient, Janne” (Tåla dej Janne)
This schottis carries the spirit of a traditional Swedish “Skämtvisa” — a humorous folk song passed down through generations. These songs were often sung during harvest festivals and barn dances in the Swedish countryside during the 19th century.

Pileknäckaren

Nordictunes — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:40:38 +0000

Pileknäckaren

Pileknäckaren” (“The Willow-Breaker”) is a lively Skåne folk tune from southern Sweden’s plains, often played as a schottische or ring dance by folk music groups. It was notated after Johan Jakob Bruun (1818–1889) from Särslöv and is usually associated with fiddler John Enninger (1844–1908) from Höör.

Johan på Snippen

Nordictunes — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:36:01 +0000

Johan på Snippen” is an old Swedish traditional tune, with music by Gaston René Wahlberg and lyrics by the songwriter known as “Skånska Lasse.” It was originally titled “Hindersmässan,” and later became known as “Johan på Snippen” , and has been recorded in countless versions – from schottische and accordion jazz to twist

Reinlender etter Kjemperud

Nordictunes — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:25:12 +0000

Reinlender etter Kjemperud is a traditional Norwegian reinlender, and a standard tune for all diatonic accordion players in Sweden and Norway that everyone knows.

Den Toppede Høne

Nordictunes — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:27:32 +0000

Probably the most famous folk dance melody in Denmark.

Syvers masurka

Nordictunes — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:02:00 +0000

Syvers masurka is a classic traditional Norwegian mazurka, often performed on the diatonic accordion. This is a tune that most players in Norway and Sweden who play the instrument know how to play.