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Mazurka in D major, Op. 33 No. 2 (source numbering) is a piece by Frédéric Chopin. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- joyful
- block chords
- voicing
Also known as Mazurka No. II.; Mazurka in D major op. 33, no. 3; Op. 33 No. 2, D major, acquired German source order; Op. 33 No. 3, D major, NIFC2025/other early source order.
History
After the A pickup, the upper line runs through a group of eighth notes toward G. Listen for its direction above the regular D-based chordal pulse. This is the Institute’s digital presentation of a historical piano mazurka, with its own recorded print source and performance markings.
Sources
What to listen for
Six small steps lead forward
After the A pickup, the upper line runs through a group of eighth notes toward G. Listen for its direction above the regular D-based chordal pulse.
How hard is it
A long lively piece with running figures, chordal support and later signature changes needs sustained coordination.
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
