Tutorial: Chopin Prelude No. 4 in E Minor

In this detailed tutorial/masterclass on the Chopin's Prelude in E Minor I share my views regarding the most common questions asked by students: tempo, phrasing, how to reach a sophisticated elegant sound, interpretation choices, ornamentation, and many more.

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[RockerProf]

Thank goodness this is not another video about what notes to play. I can see the music and I know what notes to play. This is a video about HOW to play those notes, which I truly appreciate. The guidance on how to hold your fingers and press the keys is really helpful for me since I am a beginner. Thanks again.

[nataliecavanagh]

"50 shades of sadness" ❤️ what a lovely description of this piece.

[normaformanek]

Denis packs an astonishing amount of information into the 19 minutes of this tutorial. I've watched it multiple times, gaining new insights with each. An essential guide for the beginning student approaching this gorgeous piece. Thank you!

[tia]

You have a gift. You are obviously a very accomplished pianist. Your educational abilities are also amazing. Don't change a thing, it was perfect. Everything was relevant with detailed techniques as I imagine Chopin would have done. Quite a few music educators, including my own would just say, play it like this without giving any advice or showing the mechanics of it. We are so grateful to you. Hopefully, you will have time to continue. I expect you will have a strong following.

[derclops]

I've seen a lot of tutorials of this Prelude, yet this one is by far the most superior to anything I have witnessed on YouTube. Every time I watch it I find something new and my own playing improves with every iteration. Really well done Denis, thank you very much for your stellar effort and great talent! Looking forward to more Tutorials and wish you the best of luck and many many many more subscribers, your channel is totally worth it! Bravo!

[Khanalee]

When my piano teacher gave me the sheet music for Chopin’s prelude Op. 28, no. 4, this prelude was on the first page of it. I have played it for 50 years on and off, but now I feel as if I’ve had lesson for the first time in 50 years. I see it differently now. My teacher would play a piece once for me and then expect me to play. She never taught me technique! What I have learned over the years I have learned on my own. I would Iove a lesson on the prelude Op.28 no. 4 and also Chopin nocturne Op. 48, no. 1. Yes! Big stuff that one. But maybe just some ideas. My hands can barely span a 9th.

[michalatkins]

Wonderful. So helpful to a Chopin beginner like me! Thank you!

[velcroman]

Every time I listen to this video, I learn so much more, that it is almost like I knew nothing before listening to this video again. There is SO MUCH in learning to really play this piece, thanks DZ.

[hurricane_hazel]

You are wonderful! I've been playing this prelude for years (I am self taught) and was never happy with how it sounded- until I watched this. I am totally investing in your courses now! Thank you.

[FlexingClassicalMusic]

Classical music is a timeless masterpiece that transcends generations. The intricate compositions and emotive performances capture the essence of human emotion, making it an unparalleled journey through the depths of artistry.

[avaez]

This was the best piano tutorial I v ever seen, it was like a master class for free, thank you 🙏

[SarthakPaul]

The perfect way of explaining for intermediate players... YouTube is full of beginner tutorial...but you have added a different content from the traditional tutorial...loved your channel and teaching..subscribed

[rogernichols]

Brilliantly explained and illustrated. Great playing arises from the perfect synthesis of hands, heart and head and this clip is a very good guide to achieving that.

[StressKind]

I've been playing this for quite some time on and off but never got it to sound quite right. I just tried some of the things you mentioned and it's getting better already! Huge thank you

[ryrify]

I’m using this right now, practicing this piece. I’ve always struggled with maintaining a sense of tension balanced with beauty, with my Frankenstein-like plunking left hand. I can feel it, it’s just so hard to not sound monotonous, this is incredibly helpful, thank you so very much! 😊

[samsilva]

Awesome tutorial, thanks. Didn’t realize I was playing it all wrong.

[ChoBee]

I like when you said intervals create 50 shades of sadness. It’s very true and artistic. Chopin is a gift to pianists, but it helps to have great like you teacher to explain this music otherwise might be overlooked. Thanks for ur videos!

[RolandHuettmann]

Mmh. What to say, since this piece leaves me speechless...? It is so much nicer to listen to Denis and attending to his playing than discussing Rubato -- as offered ))).

Taste is something that balances between too much and too little. And to play the piano the way Denis explains and embodies means training the attention for details. It is a beautiful experience of own's own being. Thank you for sharing, Denis.

[shelleydorman]

This is so helpful. My daughter and I have both played the piece and I am relearning it as I teach it to a student. I love the way you describe and teach the piece. Thank you very much.

[lauriejeandibartolo]

just discovered your video thanks! I love this piece and am practicing it again...