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Tarantella in A-flat major, Op. 43 is a dance by Frédéric Chopin from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 9, an estimate.
- dance
- Romantic
- dancing
- joyful
- hand independence
Also known as Tarantelle pour le Pianoforte.
History
A quick opening call launches this tarantella. Its dance energy comes from light, continuous motion rather than heavy accents on every note.
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How to practise it
- Follow the separate rhythmic layers, then align their entrances without forcing equal emphasis.
How hard is it
Level 9, estimated
After the pickup and initial rests, flowing lower eighths accompany shorter chordal upper gestures; sustained speed and coordination are demanding.
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
