Harmony, History & Style

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Unit 3 - Exercise 2

Chopin Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4

We continue our journey through the Romantic repertoire with Chopin’s Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4. This brief but profound work is often described as one of Chopin’s most poignant pieces. Its steady accompaniment and expressive melody create a sense of inevitability, while the subtle shifts of harmony carry deep emotional weight. Click here to download the score and take some time to explore it. Play or listen closely, and note down any passages that move you — especially where the harmony colours the melody or where cadences create unexpected resolutions. These will form the...