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Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 — Chopin: piano chords

The full chord chart for Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 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.

KeyBb minor Tempo116 BPM DifficultyAdvanced StyleClassical Length4:27 Bars86
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The chords in Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1

BbmDbGbmaj7Db7Dbsus2Db6BbAsus4Bm7Bbsus2Ebm6Bmaj7

Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 by Chopin sits in Bb minor at a upbeat 116 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads, so treat it as a goal song and let the player carry you through the hard bars.

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Quick answers

Is Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 by Chopin hard to play on piano?

Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 116 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.

What key is Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 by Chopin in?

Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 is in Bb minor, at around 116 BPM.

What are the chords in Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1 by Chopin?

The main chords are Bbm, Db, Gbmaj7, Db7, Dbsus2, Db6, Bb, Asus4 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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