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Of all the dubious nicknames given to classical masterpieces throughout history, the so-called "Minute Waltz" might be the most misleading. Chopin would have frowned upon such attempts to fast-forward through his Waltz in D-flat, missing out on the delicious details that give the piece its elegance and humor. In this lesson on Chopin's beloved waltz, tonebase Head of Piano Ben Laude reveals the craftsmanship of Chopin's famous miniature, taking you on an in-depth tour inside the score. Likening the piece to a dog chasing its tail, after Chopin, Laude analyzes the musical elements that give the piece its playful character and offers detailed practical instruction on how to play with facility and charm.
"Minute Waltz" in D-flat, Op. 64 No. 1
Of all the dubious nicknames given to classical masterpieces throughout history, the so-called "Minute Waltz" might be the most misleading. Chopin would have frowned upon such attempts to fast-forward through his Waltz in D-flat, missing out on the delicious details that give the piece its elegance and humor. In this lesson on Chopin's beloved waltz, tonebase Head of Piano Ben Laude reveals the craftsmanship of Chopin's famous miniature, taking you on an in-depth tour inside the score. Likening the piece to a dog chasing its tail, after Chopin, Laude analyzes the musical elements that give the piece its playful character and offers detailed practical instruction on how to play with facility and charm.
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