Frédéric Chopin
Ballade 2
in F Major, Op. 38

Advanced Chopin Too Difficult For Me? by flyusx
Hey all, I recently performed Chopin's second ballade in a regional competition and won first place in my division. The performing venue didn't allow recordings, so I'll upload a recording of...

Competition Piece Advide by janmo02
Hello, this is my first post in this forum and I would be more than happy about a few advices since I am thinking that this Forum is the best for this Topic. I am currently searching for my last...

What repetoire should I learn?? Please give me suggestions thanks by virtuoso_pianist
Hi users of Pianostreet, I'm 17 years old and I recently just completed my LMus (the Aussie equivalent of the LTCL or LSRM) and I was wondering what repetoire I should learn now? I intend to...

Any info on this particular rhythm in Chopin? by lelle
I've been working a bit on the 2nd and 3rd Scherzos by Chopin, and I noticed that they both feature a particular rhythm: dotted quarter note, eighth note, quarter note. This rhythm is also heavily featured...

Chopin Ballade No 2 - how to start practice of fast sections by warrenm
Though I'm in my 60s, my skill level is only modest (and my hands are fairly small). How do I approach the fast sections of Chopin's 2nd...

Chopin Ballade 2 by imnotapianist
I'm having trouble understanding the underlying theme behind the second Ballade by Chopin. For me, it was really helpful watching "The Pianist" and "Your Lie in April" to understand the...

Audition Repertoire by will39
Hello everybody, I’m new here. I have a question about audition repertoire for university. The two contrasting pieces I have chosen are Chopin’s Ballade No. 2 and Bach Prelude and Fugue in A minor...

Chopin's Scherzo no. 2 or Ballade no 2? by yechanee
Teacher gave me either one to play, but I'm having trouble which one. Can you guys help me choose which one I should learn? Technically either piece is doable for me but just need help in deciding due to...

Recital Program Help! by ianm
Hi there everyone! I have a recital for my degree coming up next April (a ways away) and am now trying to decide on rep. It needs to be around an hour's worth of music, and I have basically solidified the...

Chopin ballade 2 - rhytm in one certain bar by mozart27
Hello guys, Currently we decided with my teacher to take this piece I learned already several parts but I still have a problem with this one bar I am not exactly sure how to play it I mean in rhythmic...

Hand Injuries... how to overcome? by janindaboo
I know I ought to really go to a physiotherapist for this, but I thought I would maybe post something about it here too see if anyone can provide any helpful feedback... Almost 11 years ago, I hurt...

Chopin's second ballade by acp56
I have played a fair amount of Chopin, including some of his more difficult pieces.  I recently began to work on the second ballade, and after feeling proud for working through the first two pages,...

Chopin ballade No2,op.38 by s1d1f1
I just got ballade in F major,how should I start practising this piece,I have to work very fast...and efective...