Chopin etude op 10 no 7

[pianoman8]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering your thoughts on why Chopin's etude op 10 no 7 is so underplayed. I feel like the only people who play this one are the ones who play all 24. I don't play all 24, but I almost have no 7 up to speed. I love this piece, what are your thoughts on it and why it is underplayed.

[coda_colossale]

Wait, is there a 7th Etude  I thought he just skipped to No. 8.

[awesom_o]

I feel like the only people who play this one are the ones who play all 24.

Funny, I feel that way about quite a few of them!

10/7 was apparently Liszt's personal favourite for the purpose of general upkeep.

Personally, I love it. It's very charming when played well. Difficult and risky to pull off.

[pianoman8]

Definitely difficult to pull off. Also, I feel that some chopin etudes don't take as long to get and aren't as hard to play well. In no way am I saying one chopin etude is easier then another, I just feel like getting this specific to performance level takes so much grit/determination. I am getting close with this one, and am truly enjoying it. It just makes makes me sad to see how underplayed this one is. And if you haven't attemtped to play this one, it does wonders for the right hand!

[nanabush]

Such a nice etude!  I always try working a bit of it out and usually switch to another easier one 

Each composer has that one little nasty piece that ties your fingers in knots - this is Chopin's.  It's such a cool technique concept, but my hand literally trips over itself when I try this haha.

[pianoman8]

Nana, don't give up. I'm not sure how far you are with this piece, but practice the lines separately. For example, practice the top g-c-aflat-d and so on strong. Then also do this with the bottom ones-aka repeated notes. Practice strong with high fingers and no tension. If you begin to feel any pain, especially in fingers 3,4, or 5, stop and try again a different day, it is very easy to get injured when putting lots of pressure on the weak part of the hand. If you have any questions you can ask me. Good luck! Stay determined, this one does not happen overnight!

[gyzzzmo]

Most likely because it doesnt sound as romantic and/or impressive for the common people as most of the other etudes. Btw, most people i know did study it.

[lalo57]

Hi,  I agree it is a beautiful beautiful piece.. I was thinking on trying it but it does look terrifyingly difficult... So I think  I'll do op 25 no 12 instead (the ocean) which is in my opinion much easier. 

[awesom_o]

Hi,  I agree it is a beautiful beautiful piece.. I was thinking on trying it but it does look terrifyingly difficult... So I think  I'll do op 25 no 12 instead (the ocean) which is in my opinion much easier. 

Best of luck! 25/12 is almost twice as long as 10/7, and requires absolutely stunning stamina and equality between the hands.

How many of the others have you studied?

[lalo57]

The easier ones lol hahaha the revolutionary étude, tristesse, Eolian harp and failed at op 25 no 11

[lalo57]

Best of luck! 25/12 is almost twice as long as 10/7, and requires absolutely stunning stamina and equality between the hands.

How many of the others have you studied?

Btw... Now that you are online and I pretty much trust your answers, what do you think about the following sonatas? Beethoven Pathétique, Beethoven Pastorale, Moonlight and Mozart C minor Fantasia & Sonata. Which is playable? Is moonlights last movement really that awful?

[awesom_o]

I'm always online but.... I pretty much don't trust your questions

All of those pieces are playable.

Is the last movement of the Moonlight really that awful?

I quite like it, personally. It's a fine work-not awful by any means!

Not easy to play, but very beautiful!

[coda_colossale]

Btw... Now that you are online and I pretty much trust your answers, what do you think about the following sonatas? Beethoven Pathétique, Beethoven Pastorale, Moonlight and Mozart C minor Fantasia & Sonata. Which is playable? Is moonlights last movement really that awful?

If you play the revolutionary up to a good standart, it should be doable for you.