It’s time to delve into the magical world of one of the greatest composers in history: Frédéric Chopin. Your favorite piano teacher Lisa Witt is here to teach you how to play simpler but stunning arrangements of Chopin’s most famous piano pieces.
Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist of the Romantic era, known for his technical skill and poetic musical style. He composed almost exclusively for solo piano, and his music remains some of the most beloved and enduring in the classical canon. Chopin’s works are renowned for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and subtle beauty, making them a joy to play and listen to.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play three of Chopin’s most famous pieces in simplified arrangements that still capture the essence of that beauty. These pieces are perfect for beginners who want to start exploring the world of classical music or for experienced players who want to brush up on their Chopin repertoire.
Lisa will guide you through each piece, breaking down the notes and providing tips and tricks to help you play with confidence and grace. By the end of the lesson, you’ll have the tools you need to impress your friends and family with your newfound piano skills
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:28 – Nocturne in Eb
4:00 – The Melody
9:44 – Prelude in E minor
14:12 – The Melody
21:15 – Waltz in A minor
26:16 – Closing thoughts
📍 Download the sheet music here:
▶️ Nocturne in Eb: https://d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net/qt-nocturne-in-eb-easy-version-1680716851.pdf
▶️ Prelude in E minor: https://d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net/qt-prelude-in-e-minor-easy-version-1681234804.pdf
▶️ Waltz in A minor: https://d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net/qt-waltz-in-a-minor-easy-version-1680716907.pdf
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ABOUT LISA WITT
I love to help students unlock their full musical potential. I have taught in a wide variety of settings from Music for Young Children to helping recording artists prepare their songs for the road. I also have specialized experience working with children that struggle with learning, developmental, and physical disabilities. While my background is classical, I’m currently focusing on helping my students play the music they love by ear! I’m excited to be a part of YOUR journey as you learn how to sight read, play by ear, and progress through musical theory. It is going to be fun!
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All three are simply beautiful. Thanks for simplifying them. They will provide hours of enjoyment.
Thank you so much! I was looking for playable Chopin…Awesome!
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Amazing lessons, truly amazing.
Wow, simplified Chopin, that is exactly what I have been looking for in the last couple of days and it has materialised on Pianote channel.. Thank you for listening to my thoughts 🙂
Hi Lisa, you are a great teacher, can you make a video on advance checklist like you made for intermediate checklist so that people can know are they an advanced player or not😊
Great video! I love Chopin's music, but it's difficult to play, so thanks for making simplified versions of some. Prelude in E minor was actually the first song I taught myself after having bought a second hand Casio Celviano AP-450 digital piano a few years ago. I play acoustic guitar, but I've never learnt the piano. I heard the Prelude in a Remington Steele episode (Laura plays it on a grand piano Remington has bought for her) and wanted to play it. So I got notes and looked up tutorial videos on how to play it. In about a month with daily practice (about 15-30 minutes each day) I started to get the hang of it. Now I play it fluently (if perhaps not beautifully 😉 ) So I think it is possible for beginners to learn the more complicated version with three fingers on the right hand, especially if one has practiced this simplified version. They are all very beautiful in my opinion, and I really appreciate all your videos which has taught me a lot 🙂
I ve been stop playing piano,,until i found this link,,,thank you,,,i can play fur elise and canon in D☺☺☺
This is nice, but simple versions aren't challenging enough. I play the advanced versions of his songs, and I'm self-taught.
This is absolutly awesome and professional. I'm so grateful with you!!
very nice, the editor could have done a 𝄽 too after the 2nd 😉
Wow !! So Amazing have today's playing piano with Lisa Witt I loved you 💓😘. 🎹
Love Chopin ❤️ not the easiest music to play on your piano.
Love your teaching style! You’ve taught me so much Lisa , I’m forever grateful. Many blessings from Miami.
I always appreciate ur videos, u make everything so easy!!
Thank you so much for classical pieces simplified lesson~ save me from struggling with the piano sheets 🤣
What program to play piano score under the piano ? Thank you … awesome
just practis scales then play pieces
Love you Lisa <3
Thank you so much for teaching us Chopin pieces
Please Please teach the whole waltz in A minor piece.
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Thank you for this video. Chopin made easy(ier)! Q: The original score for Prelude doesn’t include use of the pedal except in a few spots, but I can’t seem to get the flowing sounds out of the base notes. Is it okay to use the pedal, or not ok?
Hello, please do a tutorial on Oil on Canvas by David Sylvian.
Thanks for the great video. Would love more lessons on Chopin, especially Nocturne in C sharp minor.
Hi Lisa and team 🙂 Thank you so much for the sheet music and tutorial. I play it with a smile on my face.
A journey not a destination . LOVE QUOTE !
Hi, love these Simplified version ! Would you guys mind showing in the future how to use the pedal on the nocturne ? As a beginner this version is perfect for me but I struggle a bit with the pedal to make it perfect , would also be good content I guess because I can easily see a lot of people in my situation
Wow – too much talking
I have always been drawn to music but easily would quit thinking I wasn't a "natural talent". I turn 25 in a few months and I have told myself to do things that bring me peace and joy, even if I'm not automatically good at it. It sounds silly, because we all start from the beginning, it just took me longer to realize.
Thank you, Lisa, your lessons have been so helpful I feel like I can actually learn piano and feel so much closer to all the music that I love. Thank you for being so welcoming and explaining everything so well. I only have the basic chord progressions down from your beginner video, but I am so excited to keep learning!!!❤❤❤