Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 — Chopin: piano chords
The full chord chart for Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 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 Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21
Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 by Chopin sits in Bb major at a fast 144 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.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:16Part 2
- 0:29Part 3
- 0:36Part 4
- 0:46Part 5
- 0:59Part 6
Learn the chords first
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Quick answers
Is Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 by Chopin hard to play on piano?
Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 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 144 BPM.
What key is Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 by Chopin in?
Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 is in Bb major, at around 144 BPM.
What are the chords in Prelude in B-flat major Op.28 No.21 by Chopin?
The main chords are Gm7, Ebm6, Ebm7, Gb7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Gb, Ebmaj7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.