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Solo piano - SMP Level 10 (Advanced) SKU: AP.610 Composed by Frederic Chopin. Edited by Willard A. Palmer. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterworks Editions. Form: Prelude. Romantic Period. Collection. With introductory text, thematic index, standard notation, fingerings and illustrations (does not include words to the songs). 79 pages. Alfred Music #00-610. Published by Alfred Music (AP.610). ISBN 9780739004418. UPC: 038081021171. 9x12 inches. English.The 24 Preludes, one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Preludes were written in a monastery during the winter of 1839. The preface to this historically informed edition contains a thorough discussion of pedaling, tempo, ornamentation and rubato in Chopin's piano music in general and the preludes specifically.This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 6-10. About SMP Level 10 (Advanced) Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.