Chopin Etudes Collection +

[lufia]

Yo I found a site with all tha etudes + the history of it and  teachnique bla bla..
https://www.chopinmusic.net/library.php?w=Etudes

Um what etude should i learn first?
Should i learn it in order?
Whats your favourite etude?
And can someone please grade it >< have mercy!
 - Op. 10/1        - Op. 25/1
        - Op. 10/2        - Op. 25/2
        - Op. 10/3        - Op. 25/3
        - Op. 10/4        - Op. 25/4
        - Op. 10/5        - Op. 25/5
        - Op. 10/6        - Op. 25/6
        - Op. 10/7        - Op. 25/7
        - Op. 10/8        - Op. 25/8
        - Op. 10/9        - Op. 25/9
        - Op. 10/10      - Op. 25/10
        - Op. 10/11      - Op. 25/11
        - Op. 10/12      - Op. 25/12

[orlandopiano]

Yikes, they're using my recording for op10. no. 11!    

[pianohopper]

The thing with Chopin etudes is that even the "easy" ones are difficult.
I would suggest learning either Op. 10 No. 3 or Op. 25 No. 7 first.  They are the easiest. 

Firstly, remember that the Chopin etudes are the most difficult 2 opuses composed.  (we cannot include Trois Nouvelles Etudes because they are not nearly as challenging and part of Op. Posthumous.)  My teacher says that if you can play all of them, you can play anything.  I can't prove or disprove this statement, but they are loaded with excellent technique and skills.

I have looked at Piano Street's database, and they are all rated 8 or 8+
with the exception of:   Op. 10 No. 3
For the complete breakdown, enter the composer and Op. # into the ps search.

Yikes, they're using my recording for op10. no. 11!

I hope you're getting royalties Orlando. 

[orlandopiano]

The thing with Chopin etudes is that even the "easy" ones are difficult.
I would suggest learning either Op. 10 No. 3 or Op. 25 No. 7 first.  They are the easiest. 

Firstly, remember that the Chopin etudes are the most difficult 2 opuses composed.  (we cannot include Trois Nouvelles Etudes because they are not nearly as challenging and part of Op. Posthumous.)  My teacher says that if you can play all of them, you can play anything.  I can't prove or disprove this statement, but they are loaded with excellent technique and skills.

I have looked at Piano Street's database, and they are all rated 8 or 8+
with the exception of:   Op. 10 No. 3
For the complete breakdown, enter the composer and Op. # into the ps search.

I hope you're getting royalties Orlando. 

Actually, after a second look, it appears they got all their recordings from Piano Society, which I submitted some music to about a year ago. I think in doing so, I allowed them to use it in any way, including having it shared with other sites.

Had I known they were going to use my 32/2 Nocturne (https://www.chopinmusic.net/recording.php?c=Nocturne&o=32-2&t=mp3&a=le) , I would have recorded it again. The one they are using is not my best playing, and it even has some test chords in the beginning. Obviously I would not have tested out the piano had I known it would eventually be used for websites, lol.

[bernhard]

Yo I found a site with all tha etudes + the history of it and  teachnique bla bla..
https://www.chopinmusic.net/library.php?w=Etudes

Um what etude should i learn first?
Should i learn it in order?
Whats your favourite etude?
And can someone please grade it >< have mercy!
 - Op. 10/1        - Op. 25/1
        - Op. 10/2        - Op. 25/2
        - Op. 10/3        - Op. 25/3
        - Op. 10/4        - Op. 25/4
        - Op. 10/5        - Op. 25/5
        - Op. 10/6        - Op. 25/6
        - Op. 10/7        - Op. 25/7
        - Op. 10/8        - Op. 25/8
        - Op. 10/9        - Op. 25/9
        - Op. 10/10      - Op. 25/10
        - Op. 10/11      - Op. 25/11
        - Op. 10/12      - Op. 25/12

Have a look here:

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3197.msg28098.html#msg28098
(Op. 25 no. 1 –  grades for all etudes and nocturnes)

Best wishes,
Bernhard.

[jalgor]

There should be timelimits too.

[lufia]

thanks evy1
and what the **?! etude op 10. no 1 wowzor. 

[musicsdarkangel]

thanks evy1
and what the **?! etude op 10. no 1 wowzor. 

It's not nearly as hard as it sounds.


At first, you will think that you don't have the ability to do it, but you do.  Keep practicing that one slowly, with the right movements (don't overstretch the hands).

Chopin said that the op 10 no 1 etude could teach a pianist do play any arpeggio blazing up and down the keyboard for life, but that often it un-teaches them the ability because they learn it incorrectly.

[spirithorn]

A bit off the Etudes topic, but on this same website in the photo gallery, in the "middle years" section, there is an oval portrait that appears to be a photograph (or maybe dagguerotype (sp).  I was not aware that more than one photo of Chopin (the one everyone if familiar with) existed.  Has anyone seen this before?

[BoliverAllmon]

It's not nearly as hard as it sounds.


At first, you will think that you don't have the ability to do it, but you do.  Keep practicing that one slowly, with the right movements (don't overstretch the hands).

Chopin said that the op 10 no 1 etude could teach a pianist do play any arpeggio blazing up and down the keyboard for life, but that often it un-teaches them the ability because they learn it incorrectly.

easy to memorize also

[mrchops10]

Chopin said that the op 10 no 1 etude could teach a pianist do play any arpeggio blazing up and down the keyboard for life, but that often it un-teaches them the ability because they learn it incorrectly.

If you really want to play it incorrectly, try playing it with an alternative fingering. Start with 2 in the right hand, then 12421242, etc. It probably completely defeats the purpose of the piece, but if you were to perform like that (I never have  ) it would really shake things up.