Chopin, Frédéric - Funeral March
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About 'Funeral March'
Artist:
Born:
1810
, Zelazowa Wola, Poland
Died:
1849
, Paris
The Artist:
Polish composer renowned for his piano works. A great Romantic composer, who nevertheless wrote absolute music with formal titles such as Mazurkas, Impromptus, Waltzes, Nocturnes.
Composed:
c.1837
Info:
Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35, popularly known as The Funeral March, was completed in 1839 at Nohant, near Châteauroux in France. However, the third movement, whence comes the sonata's common nickname, had been composed as early as 1837.
Perhaps the most famous of all of Chopin's piano music. It was played at his own funeral at Paris s Père Lachaise Cemetery; has been used at the funerals of politicians such as John F Kennedy and Winston Churchill; and appeared many times in popular culture.
The tempo should remain steady throughout - don't rush! The left hand should hardly move, the fingers maintaining close contact to the keys and providing an even accompaniment. The right hand will need to be played with a little more weight than the left to bring out the melody. The dynamic changes are especially important. Don't be afraid to play quite loudly when required, but remember that the key to good dynamics is contrast - fortes will not need to be so big if you can also control the piano sections.
Perhaps the most famous of all of Chopin's piano music. It was played at his own funeral at Paris s Père Lachaise Cemetery; has been used at the funerals of politicians such as John F Kennedy and Winston Churchill; and appeared many times in popular culture.
The tempo should remain steady throughout - don't rush! The left hand should hardly move, the fingers maintaining close contact to the keys and providing an even accompaniment. The right hand will need to be played with a little more weight than the left to bring out the melody. The dynamic changes are especially important. Don't be afraid to play quite loudly when required, but remember that the key to good dynamics is contrast - fortes will not need to be so big if you can also control the piano sections.
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Time Signature:
4/4 (
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View more 4/4 Music)Duration:
1:17
Score Key:
A minor (Sounding Pitch) (View more A minor Music for Piano )
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Number of Pages:
1
Difficulty:
Easy Level: Recommended for Beginners with some playing experience
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goodness chopin! why so morbid?! I just joking, Its a great piece and fun to perform. 
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Last comment written before I actually listened to the recording of this. Not sure why I bother to comment at all. Chopin wrote a FUNERAL march not a jolly skipping tune. Anyone who behaved at a funeral in the manner suggested by this music would be asked
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Some of the pieces are marked (Easy version) others are shown as (Original). Wouldn';t it be more honest to indicate this is an easy version by the contemporary musician cited in the Copyright statement and NOT the original by Chopin?
HuighReport Spam
wasn't as dark as expected, but still good.
musenaReport Spam
Although a melancholy piece, it is still an egaging song. I recommend this to anyone who loves Chopin's music.
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