Chopin's Etude no.1 is for everyone! (why you should be practicing it)
Chopin's etude no.1 nicknamed "waterfall" is a WONDERFUL piece to work on, even if you are just starting out! Tune in today to hear why, ask your questions about this piece, and hear about some special fingerings!
Follow this event link to tune in!
https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/chopin-etude-1-for-everyone
We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
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I will be there! Thanks
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Going ... but probably way above my skill level.
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I wouldn’t miss this one! Etude for a lifetime!
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Chopin étude even as a beginner - really?
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Cannot join live but will certainly watch the recorded session. I cannot imagine it is anything I can possibly learn even at the rudimentary level. Nevertheless I’m eagerly looking forward to the session!
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In measures like 6-7 and 13-14 should you use the sostenuto pedal for the bass octave?
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Thanks for the recorded workshop., I always thought of Chopin etudes as being way above my pay grade, but will have a go at this first one some time. (Just to note for future reference, fingering suggestions at 45:49, 53:50 and 1:02:02)
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Natalie Peh Thank you SO much for the fingering time stamps. I'm starting this etude today and I need ALL the help I can get!!
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Gail Starr glad that helped, Gail!
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Thank you for this recording. Wonderful teaching as always. There's so much in this one lesson for me to learn and practice, but unfortunately, I'll be away for the next fortnight. I'm looking forward to having this waiting for me when I get home!
