Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 — Chopin: piano chords
The full chord chart for Nocturne in C minor Op.48 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.
The chords in Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1
Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 by Chopin sits in C minor at a slow 55 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.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:43Part 2
- 1:31Part 3
- 2:02Part 4
- 2:36Part 5
- 3:24Part 6
- 4:03Part 7
- 4:25Part 8
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in C minor — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 by Chopin hard to play on piano?
Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 55 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.
What key is Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 by Chopin in?
Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 is in C minor, at around 55 BPM.
What are the chords in Nocturne in C minor Op.48 No.1 by Chopin?
The main chords are Abmaj7, G7, Cm, Dbmaj7, Cmaj7, Fm6, Ebmaj7, Fm7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.