Chopin - Prelude No. 7 - Op. 28, No. 7
ID 3375 · Chopin, Frédéric · Piano · Level 6 · Points 22000
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First published: unknown. Completeness: unknown.“Chopin - Prelude No. 7 - Op. 28, No. 7” is a very short Romantic piano piece in A major with the character of a gentle mazurka. The music is built from simple chordal writing, small melodic turns, and expressive phrase shaping rather than speed or large technical display. Even though the piece fits on one page, it has a clear singing quality and a delicate dance-like rhythm.Measures 1–4 introduce the main idea of the prelude. The right hand carries a soft dolce melody while the left hand gives simple harmonic support underneath. The phrase has a light mazurka feel, with the melody moving gently over steady chords.Measures 5–8 repeat the opening idea with a slightly fuller sound and more inner motion. The right hand includes tied notes and small melodic decorations, while the left hand continues to support the harmony in a simple, balanced way.Measures 9–12 form the main expressive high point of the piece. The harmony becomes stronger, the texture grows into fuller chords, and the fermata near the end of the phrase creates a short pause before the music settles again.Measures 13–16 close the prelude by returning to the earlier gentle character. The right hand brings back the same simple melodic shape, and the final measures end quietly with a soft cadence instead of a dramatic finish.Interesting fact: Chopin’s Prelude No. 7 in A major was used in the documentary film Pola Negri: Life Is a Dream in Cinema. The soundtrack for the film used several pieces from Chopin’s Op. 28 Preludes, including No. 7 in A major, which is listed there as “The Polish Dancer.” (en.wikipedia.org)How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to Youtube. (Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay)Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice - we will let you know exactly what you need to work on along with additional practice suggestions. (Or you can submit a video to the public and other users will evaluate your video)If your performance is good, we will approve your video and you can collect your points.
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