Frederic Chopin Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Prelude in E major, Op. 28 No. 9Frederic Chopin43rank/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 Chopin44rank/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 Chopin45rank/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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Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin46rank/position

Chopin/Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2/Piano/Tried playing/CANACANA

There’s a gem of a piano piece by Frédéric Chopin that will make you forget the summer heat.

Composed between 1830 and 1832, it’s included in the renowned collection Nocturnes, Op.

9, and is praised for its exquisitely sweet and wistful melody.

The singing right-hand line sparkles like stars in the night sky, gently supported by the left-hand accompaniment.

Listening to it feels purifying to the soul.

It has been memorably used in the film 127 Hours (2010) and the anime Girls’ Last Tour (2017), so many of you may already know it.

This work is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to feel a cool, tranquil mood through the beautiful tones of the piano on a quiet night.

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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Nocturne No. 2Frederic Chopin48rank/position

NobuyukiTsujii / Chopin: Nocturne Op.9 No.2 May 16th, 2022

This piano piece features a gently flowing, beautiful melody and delicate ornaments that seep into the heart along with the stillness of the night.

Composed by Chopin in 1831, it masterfully captures dreamlike, fantastical scenes and inner emotions.

The world woven by the elegant right-hand melody and the harmoniously balanced left-hand accompaniment evokes the beauty of an Italian opera’s singing voice.

It has also been widely used in media—for example, it was arranged as the theme song “To Love Again” in the 1956 American film The Eddy Duchin Story, and it appears in the anime ClassicaLoid.

It’s a perfect piece for quiet concentration or calming the mind, making it an ideal, soothing classic to accompany studying or reading.

12 Etudes Op. 25, No. 10Frederic Chopin49rank/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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