![]() ![]() Section A ends on the dominant chord, A♭. They sound as though they want to carry on to complete the music properly. Section A ends with an imperfect cadence which means that the section sounds unfinished. Section A highlights how effortlessly Chopin composed his music as well as being able to play it with all the soul in the world. A♭is the dominant of D♭major so therefore it makes it a dominant pedal. The term pedal means that the A♭quavers are complementing changing harmonies. In the introduction you are able to understand why this piece is called The Raindrop Prelude, it’s because in the opening bars there are the repeated A♭quavers acting as a pedal throughout the song. The prelude has 4/4 time signature which can be often marked as “C” to stand for common time. Section B on the other hand contrasts from both sections A. The first section A can be the same as the other section A or it can be similar. In music, the ternary structure consists of three sections, ABA. Like many preludes in the Romantic period, this piece’s song structure has characteristics of a ternary structure. In music, the prelude is often a introductory piece but not in this case as this composition is free-standing and self-contained. In his time, Chopin wrote 24 preludes which consisted of 12 major preludes and 12 minor preludes. This is one of Chopin’s most famous pieces which highlights why he was considered to be one of the very best composers of Romantic music. This piece is referred to as The Raindrop Prelude because of the persistent repeated notes which sound like rain falling. The name Raindrop Prelude comes from Chopin’s lover, the French novelist Amantine Dupin, best known by her pseudonym George Sand. 15 is also known as The Raindrop Prelude. ![]() However, Chopin disliked descriptive titles and he did not devise this nickname.Frédéric Chopin’s Prelude In D♭ Major Op. It is often said that this refers to the persistent repeated notes (A♭) which sound like rain falling. Many also have nicknames like the Raindrop. The preludes also have contrasting tempos and range from lento to presto. Chopin’s 24 preludes can be performed individually or as a set.Įach prelude has different musical characteristics. In previous musical periods, the prelude was an introduction to another movement, for example in Bach’s 48 preludes and fugues. The PreludeĬhopin’s preludes were highly innovative. Prelude No.15 in D♭ major, also known as the ‘Raindrop’, is taken from this set of preludes and completed in 1839. The preludes are short pieces of music and can be performed as a set or on their own. Many of his piano solos were based on the dances waltz, bolero and tarantello, and included the Polish dances polonaise and mazurka.Ĭhopin wrote a set of 24 preludes for solo piano, one in every major and minor key. Polish folk tunes and native dance forms influenced Chopin’s piano writing. Features of his music include the use of ornamentation, the use of rubato, the complex division of beats, extensive use of the pedal and, above all, lyrical and expressive melodies. He composed 24 preludes, 27 études (or studies) 21 nocturnes, four impromptus, two piano concertos and many more pieces for smaller ensembles.Ĭhopin transformed piano writing by exploring the full potential of the instrument. However, Chopin suffered from ill health during his lifetime and died in Paris at the age of just 39. ![]() Originally from Poland, Chopin made a name for himself in Vienna before settling in Paris. As a virtuoso pianist himself, Chopin wrote primarily for solo piano and revolutionised piano writing through his techniques. ![]() Born in 1810, Chopin is one of the most influential composers and pianists from the Romantic period. ![]()
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