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Etude, Op. 25 No. 4 is an etude by Frédéric Chopin from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 9, an estimate.
- etude
- Romantic
- playful
- stormy
- block chords
Also known as Études Op. 25.
History
A low opening note leads into a quick chord-rich exchange. The later contrasting staccato and legato words remind the player that articulation is part of the study, not just its speed.
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How to practise it
- Align the paired opening groups and distinguish the later written articulation contrasts.
How hard is it
Level 9, estimated
Continuous eighth-note chord members and rapid changing gestures require advanced coordination and articulation.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
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
