Abstract:

Students who have piano training need to study on a regular basis using exercises and etudes at different levels in order to acquire and improve piano playing skills. The etudes, which are included in the piano literature and written by composers who are also piano trainers, aim to improve the physical capacity of the individual and thus reach the perfect musical presentation. In this research, an authentic and sample study model is used and it is aimed that the student acquires a perfect technique and outstanding performance when it is implemented correctly. The most effective materials to be used for achieving this target are the concert etudes. Frédéric Chopin is one of the most recognized composers with his concert etudes for the piano. Opus 10, No 5 G-flat Major etude, which is the subject of this article, is an etude which intermediate or higher level piano students can study and play. The main reason for selecting this etude is that many techniques which an advanced level piano student may need are used together. In the study model, focusing on the left and right hand separately, legato and staccato techniques, playing octaves, chords and arpeggios, using the black keys, finger and hand control, balance, using pedal, musical structure analysis and tempo control methods are used. It was observed that the students improve step by step when each technique is implemented correctly. In addition, the techniques learned and implemented in this etude are adapted by them to similar passages in other pieces that they study and it was determined that they received positive results. As a conclusion, studying this etude with the model suggested in this article will enable the piano students both to interpret this piece perfectly and make similar implementations in the pieces they will study in the future. It is also hoped that this research will cast light upon future studies on piano training and thus the success level of the piano students will be increased. Keywords: Chopin etudes, piano training, piano study model, piano technique

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