Étude Op. 10 No. 11 in E-flat major
About this arrangement
Chopin published it in 1833 as part of his Op. 10 études, dedicated to his friend Franz Liszt. It's known as the 'Arpeggio' or 'Guitar' étude.
Practise the chord shapes first as solid, unrolled chords so the stretches feel familiar. Then roll them slowly, making sure the top note of each chord comes out as the melody.
Start with short loops.
Use the section list as a practice map. Start at 50% tempo, loop one section, then return to the full piece once the hand shape feels stable.
Choose Right or Left to focus on one hand. Wait for note checks the highlighted notes as you play them on the screen or a connected MIDI keyboard.
Before you practice.
01 How hard is Chopin's Étude Op. 10 No. 11?
It's advanced. The rolled chords stretch as wide as a twelfth across the two hands, and the melody is often hidden inside the chord rather than on top.
02 How long is the étude?
Our edition has 55 bars, marked Allegretto.
03 What should I practise first?
Block each chord without rolling it, hands separately, until the shapes are secure. Loop a few bars at 50% before rolling at speed.
04 Why is it called the Arpeggio étude?
Nearly every chord is played as a quick arpeggio, rolled from the bottom of the left hand to the top of the right. Chopin didn't give it that name himself.
