Chopin: Piano Prelude No.15 in D flat Major, Op.28

Chopin: Piano Prelude No.15 in D flat Major, Op.28

1. General

   • Written in 1838
   • From the Romantic Era (1800-1900)

2. Features of Romantic Era

   • Emphasis on feelings/ emotions
   • Long and developed melody lines
   • Use of dominant 13th
   • Use of augmented 6th
   • Use of diminished 7th
   • Strong+varied dynamics
   • Virtuosic performance
   • Chromatic and dischordant harmony

3. Chopin Style

4. How are 'raindrops' presented?

5. Structure/Form

6. Tune