How To Teach Chopin Waltz in A Minor
Today we're talking about how to teach one of Chopin’s easiest pieces, the Waltz in A Minor.
Since this piece is a great preparation for more difficult Chopin, it’s included in my newest resource, Not Ready Yet.
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And now, back to the piece at hand:
Recommended Editions:
Syllabus listings for difficulty level:
RCM Level 6
Illinois AIM Level 8
Jane Magrath Level 7
Related videos:
Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth.
Chopin Prelude in E Minor Op.28, No.4
Topics discussed in the video below:
“Jump” waltz bass: waltz pattern spanning two or more octaves and how to practice this accompaniment style
RH melodic phrasing
Ornaments and grace notes
Melismatic arpeggio at m.21
Tempo
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