Effects of F.Chopin's chromatic etude Op.10 no.2 on the piano technique

This study comprises effects of F. Chopin's Chromatic Etude Op. 10 No. 2 on piano technique. The first part of the study includes the etude term and sample etudes intended for resolving technical problems written in piano literature. The second part includes rise of chromaticism as well as its reflection on some works. Also chromatism samples which appear in particular composer's work have been provided. In the third part, the life of F. Chopin, his style, his works and etudes have been analysed. Chromatic Etude Op. 10 No. 2 which aims the development of weak finger and musical legato have also been analysed. The effect and the contribution of the etüde on piano technique have been evaluated. It has been aimed to understand better F. Chopin's etudes he added to the music history as a major composer and pianist, make the etudes contribute to interpretative and technical development and let this study lead many musician. Keywords: Piano, Etude, Chromatic, Chopin, Technique problems, Finger numbers