(Good material for introductory theory) Finally, there’s an abundance of thematic repetition. In addition, a frequent interchange occurs between the tonic A Minor in which the piece is written and its relative C Major. In part, it’s because the harmonic structure is very straightforward, leaning toward tonic, sub-dominant, and dominant chord relationships. 19, is in my opinion, easiest to assimilate, study, and play. While many other Waltzes in Chopin’s collection are far more substantial and technically challenging, No. Posthumous is the best student introduction to the form as the composer cultivated it. in A minor (Video instruction)Īfter decades of teaching the Chopin Waltzes, I’ve come to the conclusion that the A minor, No.

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