Secrets behind Chopin Etude Op.10 No.4 'Torrent'

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[knoly]

This piece is probably the one that I like the most in all classical music. I never begun to learn it because it was too impressive and difficult for me, but a girl that I like at school talked about how much she liked it, so I put myself to work, and realized that indeed : it was difficult. This video come along at just the right time ! Thank you !

[IOSARBX]

Heart of the Keys, I loved this video so much, I had to hit the like button!

[Chopin-Etudes-Cosplay]

5:43 She warned you..I actually attempted this after not playing piano for 10 years, and it required a worldwide pandemic putting me into lockdown and isolation to really master this piece. Otherwise I would’ve given up due to the frustration. I thought it would be a great piece to avoid learning boring exercises and still obtain good technique…I ended up learning a bunch of boring exercises over months in order to get over various difficulties. More than the injury-risk, I think the discouragement one feels from playing this as a beginner is an even bigger reason to avoid it in the beginning. I’m a rare survivor… But fortunately I’m able to learn other etudes more quickly now.
Looking forward to more videos in this etudes series!

[JagoJPiano]

I believe that while this etude is difficult. It actually sits under the fingers quite well, + it improves technique a lot.

[pancakekiller]

I’m 14 and I am on the edge of playing it perfectly. I started learning this etude almost two years ago and yes it is very hard but if you put enough practice into it, it is very possible to play.

[seppojunttila]

It's great that you exist! I think you have helped a lot of beginner pianists with wonderful tips and instructions.
I myself retired from my job a couple of years ago. I have taught myself to play the piano. I'm pretty good, but I need to learn a lot.

I watched your video Debussy's "Clair de Lune" and noticed that the parts that were also really difficult for me, you also had to practice a lot. It felt ridiculously good. It's kind of great that a talented pianist like you is willing to give precious piano playing advice on YouTube. For that, many thanks and my respect.

[fadrian]

I love watching these videos. As an intermediate piano player taking classes, this keeps me sharp with all the terms and vocabulary of music along with my personal practice.

[KlaviersAnthology]

The message in the end felt so personal!!! Of course Annique, i'm gonna give it all I have! Thanks for this boost!

[kalika_joy_scott]

Been working on this for two years, on and off (practicing 10-15 mins on a focused part whenever I get the chance as a busy parent). A year ago got to the point where I memorised it, but then got so frustrated just by how much focus it required separating the hands. Learning the notes is not the issue with this piece, it’s just that there are so many technical changes through out, and like you said, getting the left hand on par with the right is very tricky. It’s literally an exchange of voices, and getting the dynamics right at the allocated speed is just 😩 will still always be my favourite Chopin Etude, though. It’s so gorgeously ferocious. Thank you for this helpful video on it. It renewed my drive to perfect it.

[gerardo]

This is the one I was waiting for!! Thank you so much Annique!😊

[raaghavgoelpiano]

love your rendition of this!! waiting for the technique explanation video 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[ralph]

I'm just a shi**y guitarist but I LOVE how you (via Chopin) plays and works the left and right hands of you pianists! I never realized how complex this etude was til I watched. Fascinating! Thank you.

[vardankalevonjian]

I started to study this etude recently. To be honest it is very very difficult and maybe as you say one of the hardest. But also it’s quite interesting to study and the time you spend on it will give a great pleasure. Lots of interesting things are waiting for those who are going to learn this one.

[cnndmgs]

I was literally about to start learning it, I read a bit and said "oh it's not that hard" but then I tried it and almost died lol

[botdbq]

i'm learning piano for a year now and i started this piece yesterday, i'm playing it at a slower tempo but it's still very fun to play

[beanos]

currently studying this :)
i find it really helpful to think not at all notes, but to "drop" your hand on the first note of every quadruplet and think of the other 3 notes as a consequence of the first, like the concentric waves that form from a water drop in a pond. if you manage to stay relaxed and not articulate but let your fingers "fall" on the keys, the whole thing gets really more doable and enjoyable.

[linhdan_]

Thank you for making this video. I'm currently studying this etude and you give me so much motivation to practice 💖

[MatSmithLondon]

Absolutely superb videos. So much fun and very lovely seeing the process

[austinschaaf]

Hello! I have been watching your channel for sometime now and I have noticed that you take very kindly to Robert Schumann. I have news about him that you may find interesting. His still has family running around in the world somewhere, in fact I am a direct descendant of him. My mothers maiden name is Schumann and he is in our blood and we know it for sure! I get there is a lot of Schumann out there but we have him in our tests. So yes, his lineage still carry’s on. I wish too continue the great adventure of the Schumann name and you have helped greatly with your educational videos! Thank you!

[gidster]

Funny enough, I’m just learning this piece right now so I’m excited to see this video!