Why is it so difficult? The technique of Chopin Etude Op.25 No.1

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[@heartofthekeys]

Which etudes did you already play? Did you also play this one? Tell me in the comments!

[@voltageytgames461]

uhmmm I think youtube is drunk idk why but youtube is drunk cause this comment is 4 hrs ago and the video is 2 minutes ago

[@jb8866]

Oohhh of all Chopin's Etudes, Aeolian Harp is my very first piece which I seriously studied😃 I have played that 🎶 I really need to learn more about this piece🤩 sooo informative!

[@gabyl2326]

well I'm not experienced enough for studying a Chopin etude but one day I will and I will remember all of your advices on this one !

[@rgsold4624]

Op 10 4-12

[@karolzajac8139]

I'm into 20th century music such as jazz and the only one thing that keeps me by earlier music are chopin's studies, right now Im working on op. 10 no 1 and 2.

[@yanasedlak]

I would love to see this as a serie, with all of the Chopin Études. By the way good luck with your final exams and study! 😊

[@alexkliever4659]

So would I! Since you’re studying all of them. That was be so awesome and helpful to others who are studying either all of the Études or individual ones. And good luck indeed with your final exams/study!

[@lastbornrelic3430]

Yup

[@dehlazzarini]

Yassssssss please!

[@shuasaladbar]

Yall know that's what she's doing right?

[@RUT812]

Me, too!

[@davesaunders7457]

One minute in, and with the title, I knew I'd like it, so I put a like. However, as it evolved, I was blown away by the excellent explanation of concept and technique, but I couldn't add any more likes and there is no such thing as a like multiplier. When you finally started playing the piece, it was really easy to analyse the technique. And as always, you play so beautifully. So here are some spare likes 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@davesaunders7457]

I still think Chopin could beat Bruce Lee in a street fight. He sure could move those hands

[@ronb6182]

I just put one like in for you. I could never play these etudes I been struggling with the ocean etude. Which is easier than most of the other etudes. I will stick with the preludes. Much more my level.

[@user-we5mi6zl2s]

Wonderful playing of this etude. Bravo.

[@sissi7746]

Though not a pianist myself I grew up with Chopin’s music thanks to my much older brother’s piano. He used to sit the 2-year old I was then up on the top of his upward piano to play pieces of composers from the classical era. Among his favourites were Beethoven and Chopin. As I was growing up I developed a deep attachment to both composers, especially Chopin. His Polonaises in A major Op. 40, No 1 “Military” and in A-Flat major Op. 53, “Heroic” I continued to enjoy all through my life. Later when pregnant I would put Chopin on the record player and listen to the music while attempting to rest. The baby I was carrying then is today a 46 year old man who enjoys Chopin more than any other composers. As for me, at 71 now, Chopin still brings me back the awe of watching my brothers’ fingers make enchanting music just for me. However I don’t remember having heard him ever play this Etude. Yet the first time I nocticed its delightful notes, I stopped writing (I always write with Chopin’s music in the background). I couldn’t stop listening to it again and again. So imagine my joy when, quite by chance, you appeared in my KZbin feed with this video of yours explaining all about the history and the challenges of playing Chopin’s Etude Op 25, No 1 “Aeolian Harp”. At the end, you played it so wonderfully I couldn’t help but cry, so moved I was by the music. Indeed, your love of Chopin and this Etude in particular reminded me of the time my beloved brother was enchanting my eyes and my ears with Chopin’s wondrous notes. Thanks to you, for a short while there, I wasn’t old anymore but back to the times in my early childhood when I was watching with delight a passionate pianist playing Chopin’s wondrous music all over again.

[@kestrel3509]

Thnxx for a good comment.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

That’s a wonderful and beautiful story ❤😊. Chopin certainly has that effect on people.

[@killer408cid]

Some people wish they could go back and live their life over so they could right some wrong, catch some opportunity, or generally make the right choices. I would go back so I could learn to play like this. Starting piano at 53. It's going to be a long road. I hope. Your playing is inspirational.

[@gixelz]

you can do it man. practice practice and don't forget to practice. you can be a great pianist for a big chunk of your life yet.

[@killer408cid]

​@@johnpiettro4644 I merely meant I regret not knowing at a younger age, when I had the opportunity, that I would want to play piano so badly now. I was a professional musician for many years. My main instrument was a 6-string fretless bass, so I know my way around a clef or two. I've got musical theory covered. I just simply never felt the bite to play piano until recently (HoTK is one of the reasons, Rousseau being the other). I think my biggest challenge is that I'm used to a guitar, where the fingers generally move up in pitch as you go from index to pinky, piano does the opposite. And you can play scales all in the same position. So "rolls" and such are going to be fun. Don't count me out on the more complex pieces. Marc Hamelin's got nothing to worry about, but I'm working on some slightly more accessible pieces like Dubussy's Arabesque first. I practice scales and fingering exercises, but intellectually I'd lose my mind if I had to do the "hot crossed buns" thing at my experience level.

[@gabyl2326]

that was really interesting, I didn't know there was all this techinque behind this etude. Nice playing and good luck for your final exams !

[@cschlums2235]

antario member

[@gabyl2326]

@@cschlums2235 Yooooooo an antario member too ?

[@Nicole-kc7py]

After more than 20 years, I've started playing this piece again so I loved your input. Thank you. It's my favourite etude.

[@27jegs]

Lovely dynamics. Nice to hear feeling and not just technique.

[@tryinganna9883]

Dynamics is technique

[@lavigeriemathieu1294]

Just finishing this one. As I always do while learning a piece I listen to many different renditions to find the voicing I like. I must say yours is right up there among my favourites. Thank you once again for helping and inspiring mere mortals such as me :)

[@pianohero1838]

Just listened to it again - wonderful and clear sound, incredible

[@richardherbert3519]

I’m no pianist, i can’t even read music, but love Chopin, and found your video very interesting.

[@mafm]

Please make this a regular type of video. As a student it was both inspiring and educational. I’m going to approach my next piece the same way

[@claradiaz-acevedo3051]

a guy at my school played this the other day, i was breathless

[@nano_sweet]

I've heard many interpretations of this piece. You're the first that made me tear up. It is so beautiful. Thank you.

[@scottishfold9276]

Amazing technique and explanations Annique! More of Chopin's etudes please🙏🏼

[@HandelJ]

We follow Annique, Annique follows technique, technique follows music...

[@marcelolobo3031]

Wowwww! I’m impressed. Almost cried. Congratulations. You rock! Thank you.

[@patrickwells4014]

For once I got to see an excellent demonstration of technique in one of Chopin's most difficult and most beautiful piece "Aeolian Harp." Not only did I see some extraordinary playing but wonderful musicality in the artist's interpretation. Excellent. I would like to see more of this artist. I am looking forward to the next video.

[@GodTierComments]

This is like low to mid-range Chopin difficulty

[@jlole9460]

"One of chopins most difficult pieces"

[@sherrajah]

Thank you for taking the time and trouble to post this. Enjoyable and insightful and a pleasure to watch your playing.

[@patriciagraham2287]

You play the piano beautifully, such a lovely touch, Chopin would be proud! Don't stop!

[@johnnyt5054]

My absolute favorite piano piece. Thank you so much for this video!

[@chuckfuery3276]

Wonderful analysis and your playing is warm and expressive. Thank you!

[@spencerplouzek2126]

i cannot tell you how much this helped me. not just with this piece, but with everything

[@Alexander-kh2rc]

Omg this channel is pure gold. You get the insights of a master given just like that. Whereas it would take years to just think about some of this stuff such as the importance of elbow moving

[@alejandrodmsosa]

i ve just discovered you today. im in complete awe cause your such a delicate, refined sensitivity. your touching and phrasing. your calm tempos. so rare to find

[@epalleja]

Much more than a technical explanation ... You are great! The best interpretation I have ever heard of this piece. Thank you for your music!

[@elainewells7322]

Amazing & awesome. Thanks so much for revealing the mechanics of this heart-rending piece.

[@01.ahumadaherrerajuansebas86]

I’m not a professional pianist at all. In fact, I just started playing piano some months ago. However, watching your videos inspires me to be (one day) as good as you are no matter how long it takes. I really appreciate every single piece of your content and all the effort behind it. All I have to say is thanks and congratulations for being that good and inspiring! :)

[@visualexpert6538]

Thank you so much for giving me the strength to learn all of my favorite pianist F. Chopin.

[@user-oe2hx5hz9z]

I am playing this right now on my own. I am so happy you made this video!!!! This piece is seriously one of my favorites

[@jorgerivas1424]

I'm so glad you said, "many many years..." I've been working on some of these etudes for decades and they're still not the way I'd like to hear them. I was beginning to think that I was of diminished potentiality & mentally challenged. The "Aeolian" is one of my favorite pieces and can spend all day playing it, along with Troisieme Ballade. I had no idea there was a very simple technique behind it to make it sound so sublime & ineffable. Thank you for sharing!

[@andhisband]

My eyes glaze over when I see sheet music like this. You explained this etude beautifully, and likewise played it beautifully. Thank you.

[@socioecohistorywordpress5268]

Thank you for very good visual explanation of technique!

[@pianohero1838]

Excellent explanation, wrist and elbow for dynamics, and the melody voice is so clear, just great, love it!

[@jenning1953]

Thank you so much am really impressed by both how you bring out those essential details and your interpretation!

[@peonieflwr7929]

Wow this is amazing 🤩 thanks for explaining this technique.. I will definitely incorporate it into my practice!

[@benbunnik71]

Wonderful played with so much sensetivity.

[@gavinli2443]

This might be one of my favorite videos that you've made. I don't even play piano and found the way you broke down the score with the rivers and nice big circles very satisfying. The technique breakdown was also great. My fav part though was listening at the end 😃

[@beckywallenborn8307]

I have just recently discovered your series and am blown away and energized by your gorgeous talent and detailed explanations. Thank you for inspiring me!❤

[@aknightofcamelot]

Learning this piece now. Makes me cry after practicing because of how beautiful it is.

[@lucianasser]

Not only you are an amazing pianist, but you are also amazing at explaining things. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. Best of luck with your studies!

[@lucacorona6681]

Sometimes you can't tell why you love something or someone, but thanks to you now I do know why I love my man Chopin! And your emphasis while playing...wow! This interpretation was great.

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

Superb video Annique. Loved every minute.

[@sevag86]

So helpful, thank you !

[@hweeeing]

Have listened this piece for many years and very liked it, but I couldn’t play this piece for many years…But after I have watched your lesson and tip, I could play this piece and nowadays I’m practicing this piece almost everyday to master it. Really appreciate it!

[@scottderrick8166]

Great video and beautiful playing. Thanks for sharing the technique in the arms and wrists....easy to forget under pressure.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

That is so beautiful. I'm going to start to work on this piece. Thank you so much for posting your analysis.

[@henrahmagix]

Beautiful playing and teaching!

[@davidceredig-evans8772]

Really glad to have found this channel. I'm into Op 10 at the moment - but looking forward to Op 25 maybe next year!! Thanks so much for your input.

[@the4663]

You're amazing! Very informative and your techniques are superb

[@mainelymusic445]

Wonderful!!! Thank you so much!! Great teaching and playing!!

[@stephenharrison3221]

This is so great!! I can't wait for the others!! :)

[@SundayMatinee]

Very informative and wonderfully played!

[@BrianBeker]

You play so beautifully. Thank you.

[@lucidviolin1298]

Yes I’m in a dream with tears in my eyes.. I love your channel so much. Thank you for these very valuable tips and insights for much more advance léveles.. comes in handy for someone who has never been able to afford lessons… I have never given up on learning for 15 years… love this music too much

[@robertkukuczka9469]

I love Chopin Etiude so much. Great works.

[@nicolarosiello2011]

The video was very interesting and the final performance wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[@uglyhands_pianist-9983]

That's a great video! It's a video that you can learn a lot from the standpoint of learning the piano!! I appreciate it!

[@declarkson]

Yes please please please do one for each of the etudes and then do more!!!!!!! You're so generous with your knowledge - I learned so much today! 5 STARS!!!

[@happyteerak]

Beautiful playing of this piece

[@breannebiegel-musicstudio1618]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@tamararoland4987]

Excellent teaching! Brilliant playing.

[@marioli5596]

Very nice playing, so beautiful!

[@5213alexis]

Toujours un plaisir de vous voir jouer du piano

[@kjaeckle03]

Wie immer toll gemacht 👍👏👏👏❤️

[@susanhawkins3890]

Fabulous!many thanks!!!

[@glennnorrgard4412]

I am a novice piano player and listening to this video sharing your technique and talent is wonderful. Thank you.

[@alicjakuszel6594]

Thank you very much for this video! I’m currently studying this etude and this is very helpful. Also, beautiful playing ❤️

[@dothework3428]

Great! Beautiful project!

[@murielkhelifa5587]

Thank you so much ! Very useful

[@snoopsmaus]

Die Outtakes sind der Hammer! :D

[@caleblauber1441]

Beautiful!!! Excellent etude education.

[@clairerussell4]

this video was such a help to learning this beautiful etude 🥰 thank you so much!

[@maggieyah]

I really love this piece and your interpretation. Congrats !

[@EversonAlencar]

Wow! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing this great of a content!

[@ging3rw3e]

You explained it so clearly. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed watching this video.

[@thomandy]

Fantastic video! I will never play like this, but still very inspiring!

[@archlyn1]

Wow. What a brilliant explanation of the technique behind this beautiful piece. I loved the tutorial/performance! I don't play piano (a little guitar), but the understanding you bring to this piece further enhances my enjoyment of it. Thanks a bunch!

[@lucjanocastro]

Beautiful!! Thank you for the excelent lesson!!!

[@yvonneeshi]

Looking forward on your Etude covers! Patiently waiting for Op 25 no 5 💖

[@wooziethelock2738]

THAAAAAAAAAAAAANK YOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUU ! For the past few days since I watched this video, I've made a lot of progress on this piece and for the first time in a loooooong time I'm like : " Oh shit maybe I can actually play not terribly ". I'm having fun and it Feels good, Thank you ! :)

[@lars-erikrosland1457]

Well played!

[@thatnicekid04]

This was a fantastic presentation, and you play very well!! 👏 I haven't played all of them yet but you've inspired me. I played the complete Scriabin Etudes op.8 for my final DMA recital at Manhattan School of Music.

[@jflau31]

Wonderful playing with fascinating techniques :)

[@gfsrow]

Thank you! Very insightful.

[@ricardomichela9560]

Hello! I am a pianist too, and besides Scriabin that I am convinced is the next level of Chopin, he is my favorite too. I loved your charm and clarity of the history, music intention and technique explanation, and all your set up and all the care you had for making this video. Great work and thank you thank you for sharing your experience. Good luck with your exams. Indeed, the full list of etudes will make your forearm to grow :). No pain no gain no? I wish we could have some time to share piano experiences and different techniques approaches. I don't have the time for doing what you did, I mean producing such a wonderful video, editing, mixing, etc. I really appreciated what you did. You made probably my day today. Liked it and subscribed. I will be following up your shares from now. You were my wind harp today. Cheers. Love.

[@chrisr4220]

TECHNIQUE!!!!! Really really appreciate the technique, especially the left hand - most have a tendency to have a heavy left hand in this piece.

[@vrendus522]

Wow, beautiful. I can see how you need the technique of floating above the keys, in order to mimic the sounds of a harp-like constituency to Chopin's piano piece. Excellent, well played. Thank you.

[@toewomg]

Love your breakdown of the piece and most of all, your playing. Thank you and wishing you a great final exams. Be safe !

[@p4j5n]

I'm learning this at the moment so I've listened to every version in the World. Yours is the best. Well done mate!

[@MrDaduh59]

History, technique, and a lovely performance! More videos like this one please.

[@melanymiskatonic8699]

Your just wonderful. Thank you for your channel 💖

[@33heavens]

My favorite piece from the etude series.❤

[@tarjena]

I like it, like it, like it this type of analysis of pieces! Please do it a series🙏🙏🙏

[@MsShelley]

@heartofthekeys LOVED IT! BEAUTIFUL RUBATO! 🎹🎶❤️

[@reicocannella6078]

Great video and nice playing

[@jonasmutter457]

wow this exactly the video i needed!!!

[@electronyoon]

im a huge fan of this song and but a piano beginner though im so impressed by your passion and love toward music i could know and feel it even though i couldnt catch a finger of yours wow you nailed it

[@ipavan]

Hahaha, that ending was perfect. You explained it clean, would love more of these, definitely helps me :)

[@joezapata117]

I give you thumbs up every time !