FAQ
To download this video or make a contribution to support this project:
http://vimeo.com/51988
Q: Where can I get the sheet music for this piece?
A: Here’s one place (this contains all the opus 10 etudes):
http://www.sheetmusicfox.com/Chopin/etude10.pdf
Q: Where can I see somebody playing this piece?
A: I recommend Valentina Lisitsa’s version (see the video response).
Q: What do the colors mean?
A: Each pitch class (C, C-sharp, D, D-sharp, etc.) has it’s own color, and the colors are chosen by mapping the musician’s “circle of fifths” to the artist’s “color wheel.” You can read more about this here:
http://www.musanim.com/mam/pfifth.htm
Q: Who is Chopin?
A: You can read about him here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopin
Q: Could you please do a MAM video of _________?
A: First, check my “to do” list:
http://www.musanim.com/all/MAMToDoList.html …
If the piece isn’t listed, read the “Could you please do a MAM video of _________?” item on my main FAQ:
http://www.musanim.com/mam/mamfaq.html#copyright …
and if you think I’d consider doing it, email me (stephen at musanim dot com).
Q: The audio/video isn’t very good; can I get the original movie?
A: Yes, you can get it here (you have to sign up, but then you can download it):
http://www.vimeo.com/51988
Q: How can I make this kind of movie?
A: Check out this:
http://www.musanim.com/player/
Q: This is cool; where can I get a list of everything you’ve done like this?
A: Here’s the best place:
http://www.musanim.com/watch/ for more about this movie and others.
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