The 7 most beautiful romantic pieces to play on the viola for Valentine’s Day (with sheet music)
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to offer a gentle musical gift. To celebrate love, we have selected 7 magnificent pieces to play on the viola with Tomplay interactive sheet music.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced musician, you will definitely find something that suits you. And also remember to discover on the Tomplay website our Collections, which group together by theme several pieces of the same level!
Ready to make hearts melt? Here are our 7 favourite pieces to play for Valentine’s Day!
1. James Horner – My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of My Heart Will Go On by James Horner
Composed for Titanic (1997), this piece is today one of the best-known film songs in the world. James Horner built the melody around a harmonic sequence typical of his compositions from the 90s: simple chords, a very clear main theme, and a slow progression allowing the music to anchor itself in the listener’s mind. The song won many awards, including the Oscar, the Golden Globe and several Grammy Awards. Its success went beyond the boundaries of the film to become an independent cultural phenomenon.
Originally, Céline Dion was not very enthusiastic about recording the song. And yet, the first take made as a test was perfect and immediately used for the film. Since then, the song has become the worldwide success we all know!
The Tomplay viola sheet music for My Heart Will Go On makes it possible to play the melody with a quality orchestral accompaniment faithful to the original.
This sheet music is available from easy to intermediate level, with, to facilitate your learning, various features such as the possibility of adapting the tempo to your level.
2. Elton John – Can You Feel the Love Tonight
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John
Composed for The Lion King in 1994, this song immediately touched the whole world. It is known that Elton John wanted at all costs for this title to be a true “love ballad”, even in an animated film. He is said to have insisted on keeping the tender and majestic tone of the piece despite the studios’ hesitations.
Today, it is one of the most beautiful love songs in cinema: luminous and enveloping. The dream piece for a magical Valentine’s Day!
With the Tomplay sheet music of Can You Feel the Love Tonight, enjoy high-quality orchestral accompaniment and interactive tools to enhance this great romantic song. An ideal experience for a magical moment.
3. Nino Rota – Romeo and Juliet - A day for us (Love Theme)
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of Romeo and Juliet - A day for us
Nino Rota, a renowned Italian composer for his film music, wrote this theme for the cinematic adaptation of Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The film was a huge success when it was released, notably thanks to its soundtrack.
The melody of A day for us is based on a smooth harmonic progression and a simple melodic line that make it immediately recognizable.
This theme has been widely covered, orchestrated and adapted for many instruments. It is today considered a classic of romantic music in cinema. Its regular structure and expressive character make it an excellent pedagogical and interpretative choice for musicians.
The Tomplay sheet music offers a professional accompaniment allowing the musician to play this piece in a complete musical setting, ideal for working on musicality and phrasing continuity. In addition, the sheet music offers features such as fingerings, note names and note recognition. Perfect for combining learning and a romantic moment!
4. Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
When he wrote Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen filled several notebooks before finding the ideal version. The piece, ignored when it was released, would paradoxically become one of the most covered anthems in the world, notably thanks to the versions by Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright.
When you play Hallelujah on the viola, the instrument highlights the beauty and softness of the melody. The phrases are regular, the harmonic progression is stable and the theme is pleasant to play. This piece allows you to work on legato as well as nuances while remaining accessible for violists.
With Tomplay, discover a version arranged for viola, accompanied by a professional recording allowing you to practise at your own pace. The sheet music is available for all levels, so that every violist can play this great classic. This sheet music is a perfect choice to create a moment filled with emotion and softness.
5. Traditional – Bésame Mucho
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of Bésame Mucho by Traditional
Composed in 1940 by Consuelo Velázquez when she had still never kissed anyone, Bésame Mucho is one of the most performed songs in the world and is perfectly suited to Valentine’s Day.
The melody oscillates between restrained passion and gentle exaltation, ideal for the viola which translates like no other the art of musical sighs.
Many artists — from The Beatles to Andrea Bocelli — have performed this beautiful love song, contributing to its mythical aura.
With the Tomplay sheet music, perform this Latin romance with a rich and perfectly adapted orchestral accompaniment, offering an ideal setting to work on nuance and expressiveness. The proposed version allows musicians of all levels to fully savour this timeless melody.
6. Ed Sheeran – Perfect
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Written by Ed Sheeran for his partner Cherry Seaborn, Perfect is probably one of the most beautiful contemporary declarations of love. The singer says that he wanted to compose “the” song that would be played during their own important moments — an intimate ballad that is both simple and deeply moving.
Perfect is today a must-have for weddings and romantic moments such as Valentine’s Day!
Tomplay arrangements are available for all levels and allow you to play this hit, accompanied by a professional orchestra. Offer them, with your personal interpretation, the most beautiful Valentine’s Day gift!
7. Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
▶️ Play the viola sheet music of A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Released in 2011, A Thousand Years quickly became one of the most emblematic ballads of romantic cinema thanks to its association with the Twilight saga. Christina Perri explained that she wrote the song after falling in love with the love story between Bella and Edward, which explains the intensity and softness of the piece. Its simple melody evokes infinite waiting and the promise of an eternal love.
Since its release, the song has regularly been played at weddings and ceremonies, and has been covered by many artists. Its universal and deeply touching character makes it an ideal piece for a musical moment charged with emotion.
With Tomplay, you can perform on the viola accompanied by a professional arrangement faithful to the original. The interactive tools – such as tempo control or passage repetition – offer you an immersive setting to fully savour this magnificent ballad.
Whether you are looking for softness, passion or poetry… music will always be the most beautiful language to say “I love you”. 💕
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