Chopin
Étude Op. 10 No. 3 in E Major
Taught by renowned pianist
Frederic Chiu
Chopin believed the melody of his E Major Étude, Op. 10 No. 3, to be the most beautiful he ever composed. Join American maverick Frederic Chiu as he explores the many layers of this multifaceted study.<br><br>For Chiu, the primary challenge of this Étude is "multitasking" to give an independent character to multiple simultaneous layers. He offers three spectrums you can control to achieve this distinction: dynamics, timing, and his trademark "surgical shift pedal" technique. After demonstrating each in turn, Chiu confronts the animated middle section, offering tips for simplifying the intricate patterns of devilish dyads. Finally, he considers the question of how to interpret the work's three-part form, providing strategies for expressing the return to the beautiful opening theme.
Difficulty:
intermediate
Duration:
1
hours
hour