Practice & Performance Tips: |
As in any piece by Chopin, focus on a cantabile playing and make use of the tempo rubato. Many of Chopin’s waltzes are in an ABA form - they have 3 sections, which many times are punctuated by repeat signs. Find these sections and add capital letters (A) and (B) at the beginning of each section. Then use the directions listed below to practice each section. 1 – Practice the left hand only first. a) Play the downbeats only (bass notes) going from one measure to another. Note the pattern outlined by this bass line and memorize it, speaking the note names as you play. b) Likewise, play the second beat only (chords) going from one measure to the next. Note the pattern outlined by these chords and note the voice leading. Can you play the chords lightly, with firm fingers and a supple wrist? 2 – Practice the right hand only. Following the phrasing correctly gives continuity to your playing. Note the slurs - Chopin was very specific with markings - and make sure that the notes under these slurs are played legato. Do not forget to add shape to your lines and to breathe between phrases. If you play the ornaments lightly, your lines will sound smoother.. Sign up for a Gold membership to read the practice tips. |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Vivace |
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Composition Year | 1830 ca. |
Genre Categories | Waltzes; Dances; For piano; Scores featuring the piano; For 1 player |
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Work Title | Waltz in E minor |
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Name Translations | Waltz No. 14 in E minor, Op. posth.; ワルツ第14番 (ショパン); Valzer in mi minore; Vals en mi menor; Valse en mi mineur |
Authorities | Wikipedia |
Composer | Chopin, Frédéric |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | B.56 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IFC 115 |
Key | E minor |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Vivace |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1830 ca. |
First Publication. | 1868 |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
Piece Style | Romantic |
Instrumentation | piano |
External Links | Wikipedia article Instytut Fryderyka Chopina All Music Guide |
Piano Music by Frédéric Chopin | |||||
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