Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
13. Etüde As-Dur Opus 25, Nr. 1 sits in A-flat major, moving in 4/4 under a Adagio marking. It asks for hand independence, basic pedalling and some phrasing control — solidly intermediate territory.
Frédéric Chopin devoted virtually his entire output to the piano. His nocturnes, ballades, mazurkas, and études explored the instrument's singing tone, pedal effects, and rubato to their fullest.
Chopin calls for supple rubato, seamless finger legato, and generous pedalling. The heart of it is cantabile — using finger weight to make the melody genuinely sing.
| Piece | 13. Etüde As-Dur Opus 25, Nr. 1 |
| Composer | Frédéric Chopin |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | 122 bars |
| Time signature | 4/4 |
| Key | A-flat major |
| Tempo | Adagio · 72 BPM |
| License | Public domain — free to use |
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