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Topic: Which Chopin major work to learn first? (Read 2631 times)

wonzo

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Which Chopin major work to learn first?

on: June 20, 2013, 12:05:43 AM

Which of Chopin's major works do you think is best choice for a student to tackle first? Why?

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Re: Which Chopin major work to learn first?

Reply #1 on: June 20, 2013, 03:42:20 AM

define "major works"

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le_poete_mourant

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Re: Which Chopin major work to learn first?

Reply #2 on: June 20, 2013, 04:29:27 AM

The B minor sonata. Just throw them right into the deep end.

Actually, no, that's a horrible idea, don't do that. Perhaps the Berceuse would be the best to start with. One of the smaller Polonaises. Then maybe the 1st Scherzo. It depends on the student and how far along they are.

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Re: Which Chopin major work to learn first?

Reply #3 on: June 24, 2013, 07:43:38 PM

i would go with the Ballads first

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Re: Which Chopin major work to learn first?

Reply #4 on: June 25, 2013, 08:49:04 AM

If you consider his nocturnes as a major work could it be the e flat major or the b flat minor.

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Re: Which Chopin major work to learn first?

Reply #5 on: February 15, 2014, 05:26:10 PM

I am assuming you are talking about the Scherzi, Ballades, and Sonatas. I would start with a Scherzo, it is easier than the Ballades and Sonatas.

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