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Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 is a polonaise by Frédéric Chopin from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 8, an estimate.
- polonaise
- Romantic
- dancing
- grand
- block chords
Also known as DEUX POLONAISES Pour Le Piano.; Polonaise No. 1.; Polonaise in A major op. 40, no. 1.
History
A firm dance rhythm gives this polonaise its immediate presence. Keep the chord changes aligned without making the pulse rigid.
Sources
How to practise it
- Let each chord speak together, then release enough weight for the next gesture.
How hard is it
Level 8, estimated
Both opening parts contain dense chord members in short values, and repeat declarations affect the performed route.
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
