Chopin Etude Op.10 No.6 Paul Barton, piano

The étude's counterpoint remain constant throughout, with three distinct voices: melody, harmony, and bass. The first voice, melody, presents the melody of the piece. The second voice, harmony, maintains the same rhythmic pattern throughout, a constant wave of sixteenth notes. The third voice is the bass, and grounds each measure into a specific chord.

As a whole, the work is strictly structured into three parts, the first theme, a second theme, and the coda. The first theme is presented in E-flat minor, and passes through a short section in E major, which develops into the second theme. At this point the dynamics have built up to a forte, and the second theme contains the climax of the piece. In the coda, the music returns to the first theme and closes with a Picardy third, in E-flat major.

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• Chopin
• Etude
• Op.10
• No.6
• Paul
• Barton
• piano

[JHighland1]

This etude is sooo hard musically! especially since no pedal is to be used...you played this well Paul, great job!

[gerardbedecarter]

At the risk of being stereotyped as a bore (or worse) I must make a comment on tempo. Chopin's mm is MUCH faster. I much prefer the tempo at which you play this, however, I haven't studied the fingering you used. Chopin's fingering is extremely bizarre. There are those who will say that I don't know what I'm talking about and they are entitled to their opinion.

[Poohbear0340]

Additional comment, I like how you hold that rubato throughout the piece. Chopin would be pleased.

[Poohbear0340]

I like it... i really like it! Well done, Mr. Barton!

[lucas1sacul]

Beautiful.