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Prelude in E minor — Frédéric Chopin: piano chords

The full chord chart for Prelude in E minor by Frédéric Chopin, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.

KeyE minor Tempo42 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length2:23 Bars50
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The chords in Prelude in E minor

Am6E7EmCmaj7B7D7BF7C7Bsus4Esus2C7/A#

Prelude in E minor by Frédéric Chopin sits in E minor at a slow 42 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 Prelude in E minor by Frédéric Chopin hard to play on piano?

Prelude in E minor 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 42 BPM.

What key is Prelude in E minor by Frédéric Chopin in?

Prelude in E minor is in E minor, at around 42 BPM.

What are the chords in Prelude in E minor by Frédéric Chopin?

The main chords are Am6, E7, Em, Cmaj7, B7, D7, B, F7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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