Learn Chopinā€™s Mazurka Op. 7 No. 1 With Confidence (Complete Tutorial)!
Chopin Mazurka Op. 7 No. 1
If you’re an intermediate-advanced pianist and haven’t learned this Mazurka yet, I encourage you to give it a try! This is one of Chopin’s most famous Mazurkas, and it will challenge you in some unique ways.
Chopin Mazurkas are filled with complexity, including this one. But my YouTube video tutorial will ensure you play this piece with authenticity. I break down the essential elements that will transform your performance of this beautiful mazurka:
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Complex Rhythmic Patterns – Learn how to master those tricky dotted rhythms and precisely time the 16th notes & rests that give Chopin’s Mazurka Op. 7 No. 1 its characteristic bounce
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Expressive Interpretation – Discover how to navigate the mood shifts throughout the piece, from the playful scherzando sections to the sotto voce passages
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Tasteful Pedaling Techniques – Access the free sheet music of this mazurka that includes my detailed pedal markings so you can maintain the dance-like character while enhancing the lyrical moments
I’ll also guide you through the proper execution of ornaments, appoggiaturas, and trills, showing you exactly which note to start on in each section of the piece.
Whether you’re preparing this mazurka for performance or personal enjoyment, this tutorial provides practical techniques to elevate your playing. CLICK HERE TO WATCH the full video and gain access to the free sheet music of this Mazurka with my pedaling and fingering markings.
by Heather Thompson Smits, NCTM of Brillante Piano Duo
