Piano — Practical study pieces
Romantic · 1834

Grande Valse Brillante in E♭

F. ChopinOp. 18

Key
Eb
Time
3/4
Tempo
♩=132
AO focus
AO2

Incipit

Form

Concert waltz. Most-published Chopin waltz — Schumann said it was 'meant to be danced'.

Teaching points

  • Concert waltz vs danceable waltz
  • Standard form: Intro + multiple sections
  • Grade 7 audition staple
Full score ↓Public domain

Henle + Paderewski, PD.

Topic T11