Prelude (S. Op.23.) — Rachmaninoff: piano chords
The full chord chart for Prelude (S. Op.23.) by Rachmaninoff, 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 (S. Op.23.)
Prelude (S. Op.23.) by Rachmaninoff sits in Eb major at a slow 72 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
- 0:33Part 2
- 1:07Part 3
- 1:37Part 4
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in Eb major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Prelude (S. Op.23.) by Rachmaninoff hard to play on piano?
Prelude (S. Op.23.) is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 72 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.
What key is Prelude (S. Op.23.) by Rachmaninoff in?
Prelude (S. Op.23.) is in Eb major, at around 72 BPM.
What are the chords in Prelude (S. Op.23.) by Rachmaninoff?
The main chords are Cm7, Eb, Abmaj7, Eb6, Fm7, Gm, Eb7, Ebmaj7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.