Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 — Chopin: piano chords
The full chord chart for Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 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 E Minor Op. 72 No. 1
Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 by Chopin sits in E minor at a slow 52 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
- 0:42Part 2
- 1:23Part 3
- 2:09Part 4
- 2:55Part 5
- 3:18Part 6
Learn the chords first
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Quick answers
Is Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 by Chopin hard to play on piano?
Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 52 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.
What key is Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 by Chopin in?
Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 is in E minor, at around 52 BPM.
What are the chords in Nocturne in E Minor Op. 72 No. 1 by Chopin?
The main chords are Cmaj7, B, B7, Em, E, Gmaj7, Bmaj7, Bm and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.