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Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 — Chopin: piano chords

The full chord chart for Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 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 Tempo95 BPM DifficultyAdvanced StyleClassical Length1:56 Bars92
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The chords in Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16

BbmGbm6Db6Gbmaj7F7Gb6Ab7Ebm6EbdimDbBbm6Abm6

Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 by Chopin sits in Bb minor at a mid-tempo 95 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 Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 by Chopin hard to play on piano?

Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 95 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.

What key is Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 by Chopin in?

Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 is in Bb minor, at around 95 BPM.

What are the chords in Prelude in B-flat minor Op.28 No.16 by Chopin?

The main chords are Bbm, Gbm6, Db6, Gbmaj7, F7, Gb6, Ab7, Ebm6 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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