Frederic Chopin Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35, Fourth MovementFrederic Chopin43rank/position

Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 “Funeral March” – IV. Movement / Masataka Goto (pf)

Chopin’s masterpiece with a strikingly independent structure, the Piano Sonata No.

2 in B-flat minor, Op.

35: IV.

Finale, is notable for its intense, heavy atmosphere characteristic of works in B-flat minor.

It is known as one of the more technically demanding pieces among Chopin’s works, with the second movement rated at an advanced level of difficulty.

Because the piece requires not only speed but also powerful playing, it is considered quite challenging.

Its strong performance impact also makes it enjoyable simply as a work to listen to.

Be sure to check it out.

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Prelude in E major, Op. 28 No. 9Frederic Chopin44rank/position

Chopin / Martha Argerich, 1974: Prelude Op. 28 No. 9 in E Major (Largo)

Here is a piano piece from classical music that is easy to play.

It’s a work by a Polish-born composer who was active in the 19th century.

The piece is one of the 24 Preludes and lasts only about a minute.

It features dotted rhythms in the right hand and triplets in the left, giving it a solemn and stately feel.

It may seem difficult for someone touching the piano for the first time, but with slow practice, you’ll be able to play it.

Although classical music can seem intimidating, researching the composer and the background of the piece while you practice will help you enjoy the music more deeply.

Why not take this opportunity to step into the world of classical music?

Prelude, Op. 45 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin45rank/position

Frédéric Chopin ‒ Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op.45

This piece is by Frédéric Chopin, a composer who stands alongside Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann as a leading figure of the Romantic era.

Though only about 40 measures long, it shines with Chopin’s characteristic delicate harmonies and masterful modulations.

With an elegant, nocturne-like atmosphere, it has a dreamlike resonance.

Completed in 1841, the work drew particular attention for the sophistication of its key changes.

Chopin himself is said to have remarked, “Never before have my modulations gone so well.” It’s a highly recommended piece not only for piano students but also for anyone looking to become more familiar with classical music.

Waltz No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. posth. “Sostenuto”Frederic Chopin46rank/position

Chopin Sostenuto Waltz in E-flat major, Op. posth. (Waltz No. 18)

The Waltz No.

18 in E-flat major, Op.

posth., discovered in a private British collection and published in 1952—more than a century after Frédéric Chopin’s death—is also known by the title “Sostenuto.” Because it contains no major shifts or passages requiring advanced technique, it is considered approachable; yet precisely due to its simplicity, it is also a piece that tests the performer’s expressive ability.

Incidentally, among Chopin’s waltzes, the highly popular “Grande valse brillante” is Opus 18.

In terms of numbering, it is No.

1, not No.

18, so please be careful not to confuse them!

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12 Etudes, Op. 25 No. 12 “Ocean”Frederic Chopin47rank/position

Szymon Nehring – Etude in C minor Op. 25 No. 12 (third stage)

Chopin’s masterpiece, the 12 Etudes.

Though they are etudes, the music has remarkable depth, and combined with their high performance impact, these works are held in very high esteem.

Among them, I’d like to introduce No.

12 from Op.

25, the “Ocean” Etude.

In terms of difficulty, it’s perhaps on the lower end of the advanced level.

It isn’t absurdly difficult, but the arpeggios played with both hands are quite challenging.

It’s a dazzling and beautiful piece, so be sure to check it out.

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12 Etudes Op. 25, No. 10Frederic Chopin48rank/position

2021 PTNA Special Grade Second Round – Chopin: Études, No. 10, Op. 25-10, CT 35 – Piano: Reo Gojo

Even when we say a piano piece is difficult, the nature of that difficulty varies widely.

There are pieces that demand rapid fingerwork with dense notes, or great stamina, among other challenges.

But perhaps the most straightforward marker of high difficulty is, after all, octaves.

Chopin’s masterpiece Étude Op.

25, No.

10 is a work in which octaves pose a major challenge.

Because it’s hard to play without solid hand positioning, it’s an ideal piece for gauging a performer’s fundamental level.

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Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin49rank/position

Chopin – Nocturne op.9 No.2

Frédéric Chopin’s masterpiece, Nocturne Op.

9 No.

2.

It’s a calm and beautiful piece, yet it’s filled with pianistic intricacies in the details, making it quite high in both performance impact and difficulty.

Its striking, delicate melody shines on recital stages, but that also brings a tension where missed notes are unforgiving.

While directing your attention to every single note, try to perform with care for expression so as not to spoil the piece’s free and expansive character.

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