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Romantic · etude

Etude, Op. 25 No. 6

Frédéric Chopin · Level 10, estimated · With Maestro

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The short answer

Etude, Op. 25 No. 6 is an etude by Frédéric Chopin from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 10, an estimate.

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  • etude
  • Romantic
  • playful
  • stormy
  • block chords

Also known as in Gâ minor Op. 25 No. 6 Thirds; Études Op. 25.

History

Quick paired notes create a fine-grained opening texture. Its sotto voce instruction asks for clarity without making the small attacks heavy.

Sources

How to practise it

  1. Keep each opening two-note attack even and quiet before increasing speed.

How hard is it

Level 10, estimated

The opening consists of continuous paired sixteenth notes; clarity and coordination are demanding even at a reduced tempo.

About this piece

Interpretive sketch of Frédéric Chopin, an illustration and not a verified likeness
An illustration, not a portrait
Licence
cc-zero
Source
musescore.com

More by Frédéric Chopin

  1. Prelude in A major, Op. 28 No. 7Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
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  3. Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52Level 10, estimatedWith Maestro

With Maestro

Play it, slow it down, hear where you land

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