

Learn LH of B section, playing with metronome.Work on improving consistent tempo and fluidity. Practice until HT playing of A section is note perfect.Learning the LH chords on their own is not particularly helpful for the non-prominent waltz rhythm, as several first beats and third beats are rests. Add LH chords to RH playing in A section.Start at slightly slower than normal tempo, but not too slow. Learn RH of A section, playing with metronome.The A and B sections are completely independent and can be learned separately.Listen to various recordings and read the score at the same time.I recommended Chopin Walzer Urtext, published by Henle. Section B has melody in LH and chords in RH.2 part RH melody in bars 14-16 is not easy to play legato.Chordal accompaniment is not strictly waltz rhythm (oom-pa-pa).Melody is nearly all a single note line, mostly in eighth notes.Score does not contain any dynamic marks or pedal marks.Quarter note tempo: about 96 to 100 (not given by Chopin).Some performers play the A section as coda, but this is not indicated on the score.

A section is 16 bars, B section is 8 bars.Waltz in 3 / 4 meter, key signature E♭ Major, no changes of key during piece.

Listed on ‘Pieces List B’ for ABRSM Piano Grade 5, 2016-2017.

