History
It was well-known that Frédéric Chopin was a somewhat eccentric composer and individual. Although born in Poland in 1810 he moved to Paris, France in 1831 after graduating from the Warsaw Conservatory and never returned to his homeland.
During his time in France he cultivated friendships with some of the most prominent composers of the time including Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, and the author George Sands.
The Nocturne on display here was probably written when Frédéric was around twenty years of age.
Performance Notes:
The Nocturne In E-flat major is without a doubt one of the most played and loved of Chopin's pieces. It is in Rounded Binary form (A, A , B, A, B, A) with the melody being given increasing intervallic leaps and ornamentation with each iteration. The waltz-like accompaniment in the left hand lends weight and character to the 12/8 time signature.
- use rubato with effect but sparingly
- hold chords wherever possible
- play ornaments and embellishments with increasing complexity as the song progresses
- exploit open strings if possible during position shifts
Conclusion:
My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
Let your fingers fly!
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