While popular, this music—commonly called ""—was not written by Chopin. It is actually a modern French composition. The Real Story Behind the Music
While called a "waltz," the piece is written in 4/4 time . True waltzes are written in 3/4 time . chopin_spring_waltz_1_hours
Musical experts and enthusiasts often note that the piece does not fit Chopin’s style: True waltzes are written in 3/4 time
Its predictable, melodic flow is frequently used for stress relief and sleeping aids. Original Title: Mariage d'amour (Marriage of Love)
Paul de Senneville , a French composer who wrote the piece in 1978. Original Title: Mariage d'amour (Marriage of Love).
The "" (or sometimes "3 hours") versions are compilations designed for:
The confusion stems from a viral YouTube upload that mistakenly titled the piece "Chopin – Spring Waltz". The video gained hundreds of millions of views, cementing the incorrect title and composer in public memory.