CONTENTS Foreword Chopin the Pianist Repertoire Chopin's Hands Chopin's Style of Playing Fingering Pedaling Rubato Touch and Tone Chopin the Teacher Chopin's Piano Method Chopin's Piano Lessons Practice Suggestions 10 Teaching Repertoire 10 Technical Studies 10 Position at the Piano 10 Hand Position 10 Scales 11 Fingering 11 Interpretation 12 Simplicity 12 The Una Corda Pedal 12 The Damper Pedal 12 Emphasis on Vocal Art for Pianists 13 Ornamentation Rhythm Memory Performing Chopin Today About this Collection About the Pieces The Purpose of this Collection For Further Reading Album Leaf in E Major, BI 151; KK IVb/12 Two Bourrees, BI 160B; KK VIIb 1/2 Cantabile in B-flat Major, BI 84; KK IVb/6 Contredanse in G Major, BI 17; KK Anh.la/4 Three Ecossaises, Op. 72, No. 3; BI 12 Largo in E-flat Major, BI 109; KK IVb/5 Mazurka in B-flat Major, BI 73; KK IVb/1 Mazurka in D Major, KK Anh. la/1 Mazurka in F Minor, Op. 68, No. 4; BI 168 Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, BI 49; KK IVa/16 Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2; BI 54/2 Polonaise in B-flat Major, BI 3; KK IVa/1 Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7; BI 100/7 Prelude in A-flat Major, BI 86; KK IVb/7 Prelude in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20; BI 107/20 Sostenuto in E-flat Major, BI 133; KK IVb/10 Valse Melancolique, KK Anh. la/7 Variation No. 6 from "Hexameron," BI 113; KK Ilb/2 Waltz in E-flat Major, BI 46; KK IVa/14 "Wiosna" (Spring), Op. 74, No. 2; B1117 Please review the following terms and make sure you agree to them before purchasing. Photos/scans - are of the actual item being sold so please review them thoroughly they are the best and main part of the description. Please note color shades vary from screen to screen. Only items show in pics/scans are included with exceptions for stands or displays to hold items while photographing. Shipping - Paid items are shipped within 1 working day or less, excluding holidays and weekends, unless noted otherwise. Offers - We welcome offers and we frequently accept offers to match any lower price listing of the exact same item. Accepted offers need to be paid within 24 hours. Returns - Please ask all questions and thoroughly review the entire listing and all images before purchasing because we do not accept returns. Items are sold as-is with no returns. If we have made an error or item arrives damaged please contact me within 72 hours of delivery and I will make it right. If you have any concerns, please contact me. I want happy customers and I will try my best to address all concerns. Feel free to contact me with any questions.