Waltz in C-sharp minor
About this arrangement
Chopin wrote it in 1846-47 and published it in 1847 as the second of three waltzes in Op. 64, after the "Minute" Waltz. It's dedicated to Charlotte de Rothschild.
Practise the Più mosso section on its own, right hand first, since its eighth notes come back several times. Keep the left-hand waltz bass light on beats two and three.
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 What level is Chopin's Waltz Op. 64 No. 2?
It's an intermediate piece and a common first Chopin waltz. The Più mosso runs need even fingers but the stretches are moderate.
02 How long is the Waltz in C-sharp minor?
Our edition has 194 bars, including the written-out returns of each section.
03 What should I practise first?
The Più mosso section, right hand alone. It comes back three times, so learning it well covers a big part of the piece.
04 Why does the middle section have so many flats?
The slower Più lento part moves to the parallel major, written as D-flat major, which is the same keys as C-sharp major.
