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Chopin / Prelude & Waltz Piano Classics Vol.3
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Chopin / Prelude & Waltz Piano Classics Vol.3

Learn to play with the proper technique 2 of the easiest pieces of Chopin.
Created byIlse Lozoya
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • The student will be able to study the Prelude in Em and the Waltz in Am de Chopin with a greater interpretative understanding.
  • The student will anticipate the most complicated areas of each piece, allowing him to approach his study more efficiently
  • The student will apply practical advices regarding style and technique that will help him play pieces of the romantic period of music.
  • Any amateur pianist will love to play this basic but beautiful pieces from Chopin.

Course content

5 sections19 lectures1h 16m total length
  • About this course1:42
  • Welcome1:59
  • Understanding Chopin6:18

    Explore Chopin's romantic piano and the evolution of dynamics, pedaling, and phrasing as you study pieces for beginners: the Waltz in a minor and the Prelude in E minor.

  • Downloadable Sheet Music0:02

Requirements

  • It is necessary to have the appropriate reading level to read these pieces, since this course is not a tutorial note by note.
  • Access to a good internet connection is essential to follow the course material and videos.
  • An acoustic piano or electric keyboard is necessary to practice all the recommendations in the video tutorials.

Description

Do you love the music of Frederic Chopin?

Are you familiar with these two beautiful pieces that are among Chopin’s most accessible works?

Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4
Waltz in A minor, B.150, Op. Post.

These pieces are essential in your piano journey, as they introduce you to the expressive piano style of the Romantic period in a gradual, enjoyable way. If you’re eager to deepen your understanding of Chopin’s technique and interpretation while working through pieces that aren’t overwhelmingly difficult, this course is perfect for you!

What You'll Learn in This Course:

How to play these two masterpieces while capturing the stylistic essence of Chopin’s music.
Strategies to identify challenging sections, allowing you to optimize your practice time.
Techniques for refining your interpretation to bring out the expressive nuances of Chopin’s piano style.

Course Structure:

This course divides each piece into comprehensive sections:

  1. General Analysis: Get to know the structure, harmonies, and stylistic elements of each piece.

  2. Step-by-Step Piano Tutorials: 100% practical videos guiding you through each section.

  3. Technical & Interpretive Tips: Enhance your playing with advice tailored to the unique style of each composition.

Please Note:
This course requires a basic level of music reading, as it focuses on technique and interpretation rather than a note-by-note tutorial. If you can read music and want to advance your piano repertoire, this course is for you!

Why Learn with Ilse Lozoya?

Your instructor, Ilse Lozoya, is a seasoned piano educator with:

A Bachelor’s degree in Music and a Master’s degree in Education.
Over 80 courses on Udemy, with more than 100,000 students worldwide.
An average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from her students.

Ilse is passionate about teaching online, and once you join the course, you’ll have access to ask her questions—not only about the course content but also about your general piano practice. You won’t be learning alone!

Enroll Today and Enrich Your Piano Repertoire!

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Chopin’s music with a step-by-step, practical approach. Start today and enhance your skills in technique and interpretation while adding beautiful, timeless pieces to your repertoire.

Register now and take your piano playing to the next level!


Who this course is for:

  • Every piano student, amateur or professional, even if you are a piano teacher, you will find in this course an interpretive guide for the correct study of these pieces.
  • If you already play these pieces, but you are still struggling with passages in technical or interpretative matters, this course will be so helpful..
  • Any student who wishes to begin studying pieces of Chopin's romantic period will be enriched by the content of this course.
  • Teachers that want to take a closer look to these pieces and help their students.