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Mazurka in C major, Op. 56 No. 2 is a piece by Frédéric Chopin. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- dancing
- block chords
- voicing
Also known as Mazurka in C major op. 56, no. 2; No. 2.; Op. 56..
History
The upper part initially rests above a long lower sound. Repeated quarter notes then give that low beginning a clearer pulse. Listen to the change from held to moving sound. 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
The low register begins alone
The upper part initially rests above a long lower sound. Repeated quarter notes then give that low beginning a clearer pulse. Listen to the change from held to moving sound.
How hard is it
Repeated lower notes and later chordal contrasts require rhythmic clarity and controlled register balance.
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
