Étude Op. 25, No. 10 (Chopin)

10, in B minor is a solo piano study composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1835.

10 features many unique aspects not typically present in Chopin's études, including a significant and distinctive ternary form.

Copious pedal point notes and phrase markings are present in the second theme, but the entire étude lacks any pedal indications.

4 étude, Chopin emphasizes legato playing through the phrasing and (lack of) pedal marking.

Throughout the entire work, Chopin marks only five dynamic markings; the entire first theme is to be played forte to fortissimo, and the whole second theme is piano.

Excerpt from the Étude Op. 25, No. 10