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allchopin

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What is etudistic about chopin's #6 Op. 10?

on: July 24, 2003, 01:05:41 AM

Chopin's etude #6 Op. 10 is very slow and calm throughout... so what is the big deal? I imagine etudes to always be difficult physically such as large ranges and/or fast tempo, but this song has neither.... so what's up?

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la_carrenio2003

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Re: What is etudistic about chopin's #6 Op. 10?

Reply #1 on: August 03, 2003, 08:36:01 AM

I think there are different kinds of difficulties. In this case, for me, is the legatissimo. The use of the pedal in this etude has to be very careful as well:I heard awful versions of it where the whole thing is obscured by excesive pedaling. Just guessing...

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Re: What is etudistic about chopin's #6 Op. 10?

Reply #2 on: August 04, 2003, 03:47:54 AM

Chopin's Etude Op. 10, No. 6 is one of the easier ones. However, its point of study is cultivating the ability to play a delicate, legato, cantabile melody with accompanying figuration. Why so important? Because this style of composing is Chopin's chief hallmark. This etude was a way of introducing the pianist to this exacting musical style.

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