How to Play Chopin | Prelude in E minor Op.28 No.4 [Tutorial]

[@terry4607]

The best tutorial that I have found on KZbin.

[@MissTranslab]

I've watched several tutorials for this piece, and I find yours the best. Precision and style is what I like most. Thanks a lot. Now I'm going to learn it.

[@Antune]

Dear Elena, thank you for the comment!

[@Patrick-kd3qz]

Thank you so much. I'm learning this piece right now and this is immensely helpful. You are a great teacher!

[@NomeDeArte]

same

[@wlx1921]

How could you make such amazing videos but with only 4000+ subscribers... Your explanations on playing skills and pedalling are exactly what I need and it was very detailed!! Thank you so much :D

[@Antune]

Glad to hear my video was helpful! Thank you and good luck!

[@mariuszszuster8121]

Thank you for this tutorial. You are a great teacher!

[@johnsun5576]

What a master class! What a master, what a masterpiece! This piece looks simple but have so much emotion in it. You build the bridge so people can all do it.

[@Antune]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kaustubhgupta46]

What an amazing tutorial, I love the explanation of minute details, especially the nuanced interpretation of the connection between time signature and speed! Thank you so much!!!

[@Antune]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you :)

[@stefaniediamond8224]

This is a terrific tutorial. I am returning to piano after many years. Love this piece. Now I must practice, practice, practice

[@davidsanz9332]

Thank you so much. As a lyricist, it is extremely important to understand the notes and dynamics intended by the composer. I was having trouble with measure sixteen; I kept hearing five notes instead of four... changing the line from "with every little dream" to "every little dream" And for this enlightenment, I am eternally grateful. If I may, I would like to leave a few interesting facts for your audience that may have been contributing factors in the creation of this enchanting masterpiece - "Prelude in E minor". 1. Like most prodigies, as a child, Chopin dreamt of a normal and carefree childhood, but with his constant piano studies, along with severe breathing problems: respiratory tract infections, hemoptysis, and, in his later years, tuberculosis, his dream of a normal childhood was never realized. He died at the tender age of 39. 2. Chopin requested that his heart be removed from his body at the time of his death and sent back to his native land of Poland. His sister honored his request. And although his body is buried in Paris, France, his heart was smuggled past Russian authorities and is currently located in a crypt at the Holy Cross Church in Warsaw, Poland where it receives the same respect as a holy relic. 3. The phrase "Goodnight; sleep tight" dates from Chopin's days when mattresses were supported by ropes that needed to be pulled tight to provide a well-sprung bed for a good night's rest. 4. The Frederic Chopin Monument in Warsaw, Poland shows Chopin sitting beneath what appears to be the grand old Bartek tree. 5. The Bartek Tree is one of the oldest oak trees in Poland. Children during Chopin's lifetime must have dreamt of playing underneath this large, old, shady tree. 6. Chopin contemplated suicide and it is possible that "Prelude in E minor" may have been a type of musical suicide note, but we will probably never know. What we do know... is that Chopin requested "Prelude in E minor" be played at his funeral. The only question remaining... is why? Note: If "Prelude in E minor" was Chopin's musical suicide note, perhaps his last words might have been written with the same cadence and simplicity. "Beneath The Grand Old Bartek Tree" by David Sanz Goodnight, love; goodnight sleep well; sleep tight The time has come; it’s late… goodnight, love Dear, if you wonder where I’ll be so free… my heart sings beneath the grand old Bartek tree Far… away my heart will lay, my love; every little dream dreamt of childish ways, lost childhood days now, here to stay… goodnight, love, goodnight… here, I’ll be beneath the grand old, old... Bartek tree Copyright 2022 [e-mail]

[@nadiagreen1185]

Thank you from Belgium. You re an excellente teacher ❤

[@so-sprach-zarathustra]

Hey! Can you please do a tutorial to Chopin's Revolutionary Etude?

[@progamerswampyae9514]

One of the best guide on KZbin keep it up.

[@maxweber2139]

It is really astonishing what complexity is hidden in this (at a first glance) technically simple piece - and how you explain and master this complexity.

[@OrionL7]

Thank you so much for this. It really allowed me to go from a basic playing of the piece to one with more expression and control. The pedaling timing was especially helpful!

[@Antune]

Happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@MimiPham-mr9ur]

Thank you! This tutorial really helps me understand the piece better! Can't wait to watch your other videos.

[@Antune]

I am happy to hear! Good luck with your practicing sessions.

[@christineharmony2375]

All your tutorials are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with us

[@Antune]

Thank you! Happy to hear you are enjoying them!

[@Seleuce]

Thank you so much for your fantastic videos. They are so well-structured and easy to follow, even for challenging pieces. I come from a musician family and wanted to play piano since I was a school girl. Unfortunately, there was no way for my parents in a very small East German town to afford or even get hands on a piano and let me have lessons. Today I have a piano and thanks to fantastic human beings like yourself who make brilliant tutorials I can finally enjoy myself with my favourite instrument at home. I also wanted to tell you that I like your filming style very much, love the 1st person view. (And may I add, although it is completely irrelevant to the content quality of your clips: You have the most gorgeous hands, so beautiful in shape and so expressive. Lucky you. :) )

[@Antune]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Happy to hear you enjoy my videos. I wish you lots of joy with piano playing!

[@みりんみりん-m5u]

The sheet looks simple,but it’s hard for me to play beautifully with emotion. I’m happy I found this helpful channel. Thank you for the great tutorial!😊

[@thewordbtrue2461]

thank you!! i can now approach this piece with your wonderful instruction. A teacher par excellence 🎉

[@becca71chu]

This video helps me totally! I was in the middle of a mess while I was practicing, and I found this! Thank you so much!

[@ParadNorthProd]

Interesting how this piece can be interpreted different ways. I've seen some which suggest emphasizing whatever' note in changing in the left hand, not just the top note. Nice explanation

[@kiralighto2573]

Very helpful, thanks very much! Could you please do viedo on chopin ocean etude ?

[@Antune]

Thank you! In my to-do list! :)

[@marcot7216]

You deserve more. Thank you

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Two thumbs way up on this Master Class instruction/demonstration. Ultra!

[@GabrielMASilva]

Also I would like to say that I think is very precious that you talk about every aspect of playing, specially hand movement and pedaling But also I think is very nice that you highlight the importance of interpretation but always go back to the sheet to get the guidelines on tempo and overall suggestions on how to play the piece given by the authors

[@Antune]

I am glad to know you appreciate my work. Thank you! There can be many options to move on after the 4th and 6th Preludes of Chopin. If you are particularly interested in playing more Chopin, perhaps you can consider the Waltz in B minor Op.69 no 2. Or the Nocturne Op.9 No.2, which I’ve made a tutorial about recently. Good luck and all the best!

[@salomejasandroschvili7323]

I'm glad I discovered you and I love your voice

[@mary_asmr5]

Thank you! I thought this one was gonna be easy and it’s really not! This helped a lot!

[@petrus666love]

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[@AleScati]

Lezione davvero utilissima per chi intende studiare questo brano

[@Golden_reds]

Thank you so much, the fingerings are a huge help. I have now subscribed, as your teaching is fantastic.😊

[@lukosilyo8519]

i just bought piano and i learned this piece in two days! i think that i have some sort of talent. btw you are the best teacher on youtube, ur tutorials are very good and they are learning everything from rythm to pedaling. i will sure learn more pieces with you. thanks!!!. i love piano and thats my passion

[@Antune]

Awesome! Thank you and good luck!

[@WolfgangA.-ty9yf]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial, especially for showing which notes to actually play at the ornament! I just started learing this beautiful piece and was somewhat confused what to play there.

[@Antune]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oberdan2857]

Que perfeição, quanta qualidade nos comentários extremamente feliz ☺️ em aprender contigo. Parabéns

[@antoniosennfelt5984]

An excellent teacher and an excellente interpretation! Thank you so very much!

[@EveHori]

Amei o vídeo. Melhor tutorial de música para piano que já vi. Novo inscrito!

[@Antune]

Muito obrigado 😊

[@Sam_Saraguy]

Excellent tutorial and wonderful playing. Thank you very much.

[@Antune]

Glad you think so! Thank you.

[@SuperRemimartin]

Thank you very much, for your tutorials !!! Just play piano since some month, very happy to find your KZbin channel. You are my best teacher. Merci beaucoup 🙏

[@Antune]

Happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@NomeDeArte]

Thank you and best regards from Argentina!

[@sylviapaul6844]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial!

[@cathychamseddine4705]

Best tutorial ever

[@peterkovachevich]

amazing lesson!! next level subtleties I haven't seen any where else. TY so much!!!!

[@Antune]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@martinaparrella8713]

Thank you very much for all that you share and teach!! Great man!!!

[@deathshead357]

Learning this piece just now. Thank you for the video. I saw a video where Seymour Bernstein said that Chopin intended the "hairpin" markers not to represent a change in dynamics but instead they meant rubato. What is your take on this?

[@nightowl5395]

Your tutorial is very good and I am finding this really helpful; thank you 🙂

[@Antune]

Glad you think so! Thanks :)

[@tslilaify]

so good, thank you so so much, very beautiful, helps a lot, great pianist and good methode of learning,

[@mariamtj]

You’re instructions are great! I’ve watched many tutorials for this piece but your instructions on hand movement really helped me improve. Could you do a video on how to train hands for dynamics? I struggle to play different strengths in each hand.

[@Antune]

Thank you! Happy to hear the video was helpful! I am working on a video course series that also covers the topic of playing with different dynamics simultaneously with both hands. It’s not clear yet when it will be out, but hopefully, you’ll find out soon. Good luck!

[@jeffreyyeung7008]

Amazing tutorial! I was just wondering how the pedal would work for the second phrase. Do I just release and instantly repress the pedal every time the left hand changes notes? Or do I just keep it pressed the entire time? Sorry if it is a dumb question, this is my first piece practicing musicality.

[@rolandguyonvernier7087]

Excellent très bon professeur merci pour ce généreux partage 👍🙏🤝

[@Pablo.Albino]

Wonderful approach. I’d love to watch a Antune’s Prelude op. 28 n.7 in A major by Chopin.

[@Antune]

Thank you! Op.28/7 is on my to-do list.

[@Pablo.Albino]

@@Antune 🙏

[@LiborioCannici]

Great lesson! I know it’s your signature style but have you ever consider reducing camera movements?

[@Antune]

Thank you! Camera movements are something I am trying to improve with each new video.

[@MindLightRelaxingMusic]

Thank you very much! I think you do amazing tutorials, will be fun to learn this one :-) More preludes by Chopin, I hope! :-)

[@ferfusco5217]

Thank you I learned a lot from you. you're a great teacher, special person, with a beautiful voice. ❤️ 🙏

[@Antune]

Happy to hear. Thank you for the kind words! 💚

[@ferfusco5217]

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[@kimrichard927]

Thanks so much you are a great teacher! But a quick question, why is it piece that says prelude and E minor played in the key of G?

[@asadasad84]

You are a Great Teacher ...

[@Antune]

Glad you think so!

[@LACHORREADA55]

Beautiful, thank you so much! I am your fan!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@briana898]

I was so confused on the sheet music, treble clef measure 16-17. 14:31 After A# , i read G F E E F#… but now I see that the stretto added notes, so you mind explaining why those notes aren’t just listed on the music ?

[@EmyrEvans1]

Thank you, extremely useful. You're a great teacher.

[@AngryPJ]

Great great tutorial, thank you so much

[@antman_tricks]

Awesome tutorials! Really enjoyed the one for the Fantaisie Impromptu, it really makes me improve a lot!

[@Antune]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment. Op.10 Nr.4 is on my to-do list for sure, but I am afraid, not clear when, as I've planned some other works of Chopin for the following months.

[@Qbm2109]

Fabulous, amazing, thank you very much

[@Antune]

Glad you liked it!

[@anneewen8025]

quel bon travail pedagogique et pro merci😊☺

[@pasqualeb66]

Thank you so much.

[@patriciaamdur5587]

Thanks!

[@patriciaamdur5587]

I appreciated the teacher. He gave lesson in technique and emotional interpretation. Thank you.

[@petertarsio7168]

How about a tutorial on the Bb minor Prelude by Chopin.

[@Sina-in-top]

Sir , How to practice hand voicing? Plz

[@Antune]

That’s a challenging question to address with a simple comment. However, I suggest that instead of just emphasizing the highlighted note, try to play the others notes of the chords softly. It’s essential to listen to yourself constantly as you play. Recording yourself and listening back can be incredibly beneficial as well. Good luck!

[@Sina-in-top]

Thank you very much for your reply. ❤️❤️❤️

[@keremkeskiner7727]

Bir tanesin sen! 😊 Teşekkür ederim.

[@antoniobritto5736]

Heyy could you do a tutorial on Schumann/Tausig's Der Kontrabandiste? I just know my technique is bad and I can't find any other tutorials on KZbin or anywhere else. Thank you so much ❤️ and keep up the good work.

[@GabrielMASilva]

Thank you for your videos and for making the sheet available, that's really awesome. Im choose the same 2 preludes (this and b minor) as a way to start training classic pieces. I used to play piano many years ago but stopped, and I would like to progress and be able to play harder pieces still. I chose this 2 Chopin preludes because it seemed to me I would be a good way to start rehabilitating my hands, specially begging with my left. What other pieces would you suggest as a stairway to follow this two? I mean, pieces that are similar or a little bit more complex than this two, or have certain technical aspects that serve as a case study for others, you know? Just asking so that I could organize a structured line of pieces to learn in a certain order to be able to gain technic over time.. Maybe after a bunch of years I'll be able to play harder pieces like that 3rd mov of moonlight sonata or something haha Anyway, thank you very much

[@nadeemlo]

After these 2 pieces maybe start with Beethoven Pathetique sonata 2nd movement

[@GabrielMASilva]

@@nadeemlo thank you for your recommendation! I'll look into it and start listening it on repeat

[@michaelangelusaiesu2037]

Como fazer com as notas do compasso que tem a tercina?

[@pravin3303]

ohh one of my favorite pieces! are you planning on doing all 24 preludes?

[@Antune]

That's the plan!

[@pravin3303]

@@Antune I'm looking forward to it very much!

[@EvgeniaHolland]

WOW! Thank you!!!🌹🌹🌹

[@nigel6045]

Just discovered your channel, and you’re really amazing. I love your tutorials and the way you teach each piece ❤️ Could you please do a tutorial on Schumann Träumerei?

[@Antune]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed my videos. Please, take a look at the last post in the Community tab. Such a coincidence! :)

[@nigel6045]

@@Antune Oh wow! Thank you very much :)

[@dankmemer6651]

that was good!

[@Holzmolz88]

Great tutorial! Any hints on how to play the four-note chords at 16:02? My hand explodes when trying to reach the notes and play them. I can't do it without buildung up immense tension which does not feel good at all.

[@Antune]

Thank you! I am afraid those chords are often tricky to play for some students. However, if you can reach them, I’d recommend keeping trying because it will help to stretch your hand, and eventually, it becomes more comfortable. When it is impossible to play the chords, I’d recommend leaving out the bass note A. It’s not ideal, but still, we have another A on the top note. Good luck!

[@Holzmolz88]

@@Antune Thanks a bunch for your quick and detailed answer! I'll stick to it an keep trying :)

[@mehrab123]

Very nice 👌🏻

[@cluna2002]

Deliciosa interpretação….. perfeito! Obrigado! ❤️

[@capt.azzamganadily4892]

Bravo, I’m playing much better now! Thanks

[@Antune]

That's very nice to hear!

[@HWLee-vu4hv]

Wonderful!

[@Antune]

Glad you think so!

[@Seleuce]

Danke!

[@daehyunkim1969]

This is really gold but it’s strange that the more i try to learning about this song, not sure about this song

[@cristiancanales9894]

Camera movement makes me a little dizzy 😅. But, great tutorial !!! 👏🏻

[@Antune]

Thank you! I hope never videos don’t make you feel dizzy as the camera motion is something I always try to improve.

[@RoFinity]

Greetings from Spain. I would like a tutorial on the Prelude nº 24 op. 28 of Chopin . I am studying it and I am sure that you would be a good guide. Thanks for your attention.

[@Antune]

Thank you for the comment! Prelude No.24 isn't on my list for now, but eventually, there will be a tutorial for each Prelude in this channel!

[@Be3Al2]

can you please make a tutorial for scriabin etude c# minor op 2 no 1

[@Antune]

Hi Beril, such a coincidence you ask that. I was planning to make a tutorial on Etude op2 no1. Probably after the summer. All the best!

[@Be3Al2]

@@Antune thank you for your reply back :)

[@sahilpatel4845]

Are you using pedal?

[@Antune]

There is a chapter dedicated solely to “Pedaling.” 12:09

[@sahilpatel4845]

@@Antune thanks. I just skipped to the end to see you playing it and it sounded so smooth. Also in the music I have it doesn’t say anything abt pedaling so I wasn’t sure. Thank you!

[@wedemeyerr]

I have a big hand, but the chord on 20:30 looks impossible to resch😂 Btw amazing visualization and tutorial. Thank you very much

[@Antune]

I can barely reach that chord :) Thank you too!

[@wedemeyerr]

@@Antune it looks so easy how you do it 😀

[@borisaxelrod7411]

Ничего себе у вас руки какие большие! Какие длинные пальцы!

[@IoTProgrammingHub]

best besttt

[@lenovotablet6700]

Ik wil lessen komen volgen bij u

[@Nahid_Rachmaninoff]

Where are you from,dear Pianist ? Do you have instagram ?

[@Antune]

Bulgarian/Turkish and based in The Netherlands. Sure, you can find my Instagram from the links in the "About" tab.

[@MrHeSeYe]

Chopin lifted an idea or two from Jobim I think, and transposed to Em in a desperate attempt to cover his tracks.

[@MrHeSeYe]

Sorry I'm being silly. Thanks for the really detailed tutorial. Teşekkürler

[@emiralikirgic]

Abi aksanın çok Türk türksün dimi

[@nathanieltran5659]

Great advice and instruction...However, the constant moving of the camera in this video and some of your other ones is absolutely headache-inducing.

[@Sin00b]

damn too early, sheet music isnt even uploaded yet :)

[@Antune]

Sorry about that! It will be uploaded by tomorrow night.

[@Louis_Cypher]

Technically good. And there is no music. Chopin is not. There is a mechanical swotting on the keys. Yes, not many people can play Chopin.

[@Waterloohill]

Thanks!

[@Antune]

Thanks for the support!

[@ByteSaidFred]

Thanks!

[@ernestdesalvo3142]

Thanks!

[@BertFlanders]

Thanks!

[@Project_88]

Thanks !