Name: Etude Op. 10 No. 1 (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira) by Marta Argerich Piano Solo Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Luiz C Teixeira
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Etude Op. 10 No. 1 (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira)
by Marta Argerich Piano Solo - Digital Sheet Music

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Product Details

Title Etude Op. 10 No. 1 (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira)

Artist Marta Argerich

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Frédéric Chopin

Arranger Luiz C. Teixeira

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 7

Arrangement Piano Solo

Publisher Luiz C Teixeira

Level 5

Product ID 1712723

Genre Classical 20th Century 19th Century Chamber 21st Century

Instruments Piano

Product Description

Chopin Étude Op. 10, No. 1 in C Major "Waterfall"
This étude is one of Chopins most demanding technical studies, composed around 18301832 and dedicated to Franz Liszt. It focuses on wide-spanning right-hand arpeggios, requiring extreme flexibility, control, and endurance.

Musical and Technical Features:
Right-Hand Arpeggios:

The entire piece consists of fluid, rapid arpeggios played legato.
The jumps are large, often spanning more than an octave, requiring hand flexibility.
Left-Hand Support:

The left hand plays strong, chordal harmonies, providing stability.
It acts as a foundation, creating contrast with the flowing right hand.
Dramatic and Heroic Character:

The tonality in C Major gives it a bright, triumphant feel.
The continuous motion creates a sense of cascading energy, like a waterfall (hence the nickname).
Extreme Technical Challenges:

Requires a relaxed wrist and arm to avoid tension.
Demands precise fingering to ensure evenness in rapid passages.
Dynamic control is crucial to maintain the singing tone within the arpeggios.

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