Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Christopher Kies. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Classical, Romantic Period. Score. 61 pages. Christopher Kies #1256060. Published by Christopher Kies (A0.1691175).
The title of this collection, Chopin Etudes Lite, should in no way be taken to mean that the pieces are “easy” to play or “easier” than in their original versions. The “Lite” moniker merely identifies them as being reduced in time and in the quantity of notes they contain. In fact, one or two of these pieces may be more difficult to play than in their original versions. In any event, the busy modern pianist may welcome the chance to “get through” these pieces more quickly than they would normally which means they will have more time for practicing the rest of their repertoire. The most unusual item in the collection is the result of an alleged romantic relationship between Op. 25, No. 1 and Op. 25, No. 3. A fanciful subtitle for this piece could be, “Valse Tryst” (not “Triste”). Technically, three of the etudes have had “redundant” octaves removed from their figuration. Others are presented in reduced meters (6/8 becomes 2/4 and 4/4 becomes 3/4 e.g.) while the meter in Op. 10, No. 10 gradually shrinks from 13/8 down to 4/8 like a cake that disappears as it is being eaten. I have made all of the above changes while declaring my utmost respect for the original versions. These changed Etudes are meant to serve as light-hearted diversions from the difficult daily grind of the concert pianist. The sample audio file was created in Finale software using the sound font of a Steinway D grand piano. All Eight Etudes plus Valse Tryst No. 2 from the Appendix are included in the audio compilation. Other Arrangements and Compositions by Christopher Kies may be accessed at Christopherkies.com.
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Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Christopher Kies. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Classical, Romantic Period. Score. 61 pages. Christopher Kies #1256060. Published by Christopher Kies (A0.1691175).
The title of this collection, Chopin Etudes Lite, should in no way be taken to mean that the pieces are “easy” to play or “easier” than in their original versions. The “Lite” moniker merely identifies them as being reduced in time and in the quantity of notes they contain. In fact, one or two of these pieces may be more difficult to play than in their original versions. In any event, the busy modern pianist may welcome the chance to “get through” these pieces more quickly than they would normally which means they will have more time for practicing the rest of their repertoire. The most unusual item in the collection is the result of an alleged romantic relationship between Op. 25, No. 1 and Op. 25, No. 3. A fanciful subtitle for this piece could be, “Valse Tryst” (not “Triste”). Technically, three of the etudes have had “redundant” octaves removed from their figuration. Others are presented in reduced meters (6/8 becomes 2/4 and 4/4 becomes 3/4 e.g.) while the meter in Op. 10, No. 10 gradually shrinks from 13/8 down to 4/8 like a cake that disappears as it is being eaten. I have made all of the above changes while declaring my utmost respect for the original versions. These changed Etudes are meant to serve as light-hearted diversions from the difficult daily grind of the concert pianist. The sample audio file was created in Finale software using the sound font of a Steinway D grand piano. All Eight Etudes plus Valse Tryst No. 2 from the Appendix are included in the audio compilation. Other Arrangements and Compositions by Christopher Kies may be accessed at Christopherkies.com.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
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your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
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print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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