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Bolero in A minor, Op. 19 is a dance by Frédéric Chopin from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 9, an estimate.
- dance
- Romantic
- dancing
- grand
- block chords
Also known as BOLERO | POUR LE | Piano-Forte.
History
A sharply outlined introduction gives the bolero a theatrical entrance. Hear the change between a firm rhythmic gesture and a more flowing line.
Sources
How to practise it
- Let each chord speak together, then release enough weight for the next gesture.
How hard is it
Level 9, estimated
The opening joins short sixteenth values with chord members and contrasting voices, while later grace notes and holds need controlled transitions.
About this piece
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Source
- chopinscores.org
- Credit
- First Editions of Fryderyk Chopin's Music Copyright 2017-2021 The Fryderyk Chopin Institute (https://nifc.pl) Website: https://chopinscores.org Digital scores: https://github.com/pl-wnifc/humdrum-chopin-first-editions License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
More by Frédéric Chopin
- Prelude in A major, Op. 28 No. 7Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Level 7, estimatedWith Maestro
- Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52Level 10, estimatedWith Maestro
