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Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa — Chopin: piano chords

The full chord chart for Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa by Chopin, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.

KeyC major Tempo176 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length1:48 Bars79
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The chords in Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa

CGsus4G7EF#dimD7GF7FGmaj7F/AAm6

Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa by Chopin sits in C major at a fast 176 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The changes come often enough to keep your hands honest — a solid workout once you know your basic triads.

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Quick answers

Is Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa by Chopin hard to play on piano?

Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa is an intermediate piece: the changes come often enough to keep your hands busy, so it suits a player who already knows their basic triads. It runs at 176 BPM.

What key is Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa by Chopin in?

Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa is in C major, at around 176 BPM.

What are the chords in Étude in C major Op.10 No.1 Waterfa by Chopin?

The main chords are C, Gsus4, G7, E, F#dim, D7, G, F7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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