Title

A TECHNICAL, MUSICAL, AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF FREDERIC CHOPIN'S ETUDES, OP. 10

Date of Award

Spring 4-29-1996

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Music

Library of Congress Classification

ML

Abstract

While learning the etudes I decided to write a paper discussing their musical and technical challenges that would serve as a guide in working through these challenges. This guide is intended for both performers of the etudes and teachers in helping their more gifted students.