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Mazurka in A-flat major, Op. 41 No. 4 (source numbering) is a piece by Frédéric Chopin. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- dancing
- block chords
- voicing
Also known as Mazourka No. 4; Mazurka in A-flat major op. 41, no. 4; Op. 41 No. 3, A-flat major, NIFC2025 order; Op. 41 No. 4, A-flat major, acquired German source order.
History
The E-flat pickup leads into rising eighth notes, including E-natural. Hear how the changed note colors the line above the steady A-flat accompaniment. 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
A bright line with a changed note
The E-flat pickup leads into rising eighth notes, including E-natural. Hear how the changed note colors the line above the steady A-flat accompaniment.
How hard is it
Quick chromatic motion over low bass and chords requires coordinated reading and a lightly shaped melody.
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
