Beginner to Intermediate: Chopin pieces with relatively low difficulty. Recommended works by Chopin.
Frédéric Chopin, the great Polish composer known as the Poet of the Piano.
Even if you don’t often listen to classical music, you’ve probably heard Chopin’s name and his music at least once.
Chopin, a leading figure of the early Romantic era, created works that are romantic yet somehow simple and familiar.
This time, we’ve selected relatively easy piano pieces by Chopin that we recommend for beginners to intermediate players.
Among the works introduced, some have high difficulty in their original form but are widely available in arrangements that can be played at an elementary to intermediate level.
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[Beginner–Intermediate] Chopin pieces with a relatively low difficulty. Recommended Chopin works (31–40)
Waltz No. 12 in F minorFrederic Chopin
Waltz No.
12 in F minor, Op.
70 No.
2, was published after Frédéric Chopin’s death by his friend Julian Fontana.
It is said that this piece was not composed for publication, but rather written for a woman he knew.
With phrases that evoke poignancy as well as ones filled with happiness, it invites a range of emotional interpretations and is a work that lends itself to expressive performance.
Instead of merely playing the notes on the score, why not take on the challenge as an exercise in cultivating expressiveness and imagination?
Grand WaltzFrederic Chopin
The Waltz in E-flat major, known as one of the signature works of the Polish-born genius composer Frédéric Chopin.
Composed in 1833 and published the following year, this piece drew attention as Chopin’s first published waltz.
Distinct from the then-fashionable Viennese waltz, it has a unique style that blends brilliance with profound musicality.
While it demands Chopin’s trademark delicate touch and expressive nuance, it remains approachable and enjoyable even for beginners.
It’s a recommended piece for anyone who wants to experience the world of Chopin, the so-called Poet of the Piano.
Etude Op. 25 No. 2Frederic Chopin
This étude, praised by his contemporary composer Robert Schumann as “original and unforgettable after a single hearing,” features beautifully flowing right-hand passages.
Among the pieces in Op.
25, which contains many highly challenging works, it is considered relatively less difficult.
However, because it demands a delicate, seamless touch throughout, solid technique is essential to play it well.
Try performing with the left hand’s triplets imagined as drawing circles, while the right-hand melody rolls lightly in pianissimo.
Nocturne No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Nocturne No.
1 in B-flat minor, Op.
9-1, published as Chopin’s first nocturne.
Its tender accompaniment supports a melody suffused with melancholy, making it a poignant yet beautiful piece.
Among the 21 nocturnes Chopin composed, it is considered relatively less difficult, so even early-stage pianists should find it approachable.
While the technical demands are not especially high, achieving a performance with depth requires not only dynamic control but also keen attention to phrasing and subtle nuances.
Be sure to practice with a focus on expressive detail.
Nocturne No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Composed in 1843 and published the following year, Nocturne No.
15 in F minor, Op.
55-1 was dedicated to Jane Wilhelmina Stirling, a pupil who is also said to have been romantically involved with Frédéric Chopin.
The work is striking for its unexpected trajectory: it begins with a dark, weighty F-minor theme and concludes with arpeggiated tonic chords in F major.
While it calls for clear expression of its shifts in character, it does not demand especially advanced technique, making it one of the more approachable pieces among Chopin’s nocturnes.
[Beginner–Intermediate] Chopin pieces with relatively low difficulty. Recommended Chopin works (41–50)
Mazurek in F major, Op. 68 No. 3Frederic Chopin
The Mazurka in F major, Op.
68 No.
3, was composed in Paris in 1849.
Chopin passed away that same year, and since this piece remained only in sketch form and was never fair-copied, it was revised by several musicians, including Fontana, before settling into the version performed today.
It is a beautiful mazurka characterized by a bright, lively mood that unfolds through chords.
While playing, be especially mindful of bringing out the melodic line within the chords, and aim to highlight the rhythm by aligning all notes cleanly.
Nocturne No. 9 in B major, Op. 32 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Composed by Chopin in 1837 and dedicated, together with No.
10, to Baroness Camille de Billing, this piece may not be heard often, but it is a dreamlike, romantically atmospheric nocturne of great beauty.
It doesn’t merely flow gently; the middle section introduces an unsettling mood, and just when it seems to swell, it suddenly subsides—making it an ideal work for practicing a wide range of dynamic and expressive contrasts.
If you’d like to explore Chopin’s nocturnes beyond the standard repertoire, be sure to give this one a try.