This special edition of Chopin's beautiful Nocturne in E-flat offers advancing pianists a pathway to artistry through “paced learning.” The journey begins with a warm-up where the accompaniment is split between two hands, as Chopin himself recommended. A second preparatory exercise isolates the left hand in a spacious format, highlighting patterns for greater clarity. To deepen engagement with the key, a series of seven E-flat scale routines–each with its own distinct “personality”–gives a creative approach to technical fluency. The practice score provides a clear, easy-to-read layout to support the learning of notes and fingering. When ready, students may turn to the full performance score, featuring a streamlined presentation with less fingering and a single page turn. Complementing the booklet, online video demonstrations of each section are accessible via QR codes, offering students expressive and technical guidance to inspire their interpretation.
