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Offline 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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Offline ajspiano

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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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Offline 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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Offline harusame

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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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Offline jpgm9919

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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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Offline canada100

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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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