Preludes Op.28 sheet music

This page brings together Chopin Preludes Op.28 sheet music for piano, with highlighted individual preludes including No.4 in E minor, No.15 in D-flat major (“The Raindrop Prelude”), and No.20. Use the number, key, and any nickname to match the score to the prelude you have in mind.

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Identifying the prelude you need

The highlighted scores are individual preludes from Op.28, identified by number, key, and sometimes a nickname. Prelude No.4 is listed in E minor, No.15 in D-flat major as “The Raindrop Prelude,” and No.20 by its Op.28 number. Checking number and key together is the safest way to choose.

Instrumentation and score details

Each highlighted Preludes Op.28 score lists piano as its score part. Opening key signatures, time signatures, and tempo values are given for the individual scores; treat them as details of those versions and check the score itself before relying on them for study or performance.

What this selection shows

This selection highlights individual preludes rather than a verified complete edition of Op.28. If you need a full set, compare titles carefully rather than assuming every prelude is represented by the scores shown.

Using tempo details sensibly

The tempo values shown alongside these scores are starting references for the listed versions, not a substitute for the markings and context in the score. Choose a workable tempo from the score you are actually using.

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Common questions

Which Chopin preludes are represented in the sheet music shown here?

The highlighted Preludes Op.28 sheet music includes individual scores for Prelude No.4 in E minor, Prelude No.15 in D-flat major (titled “The Raindrop Prelude”), and Prelude No.20. These are individual preludes rather than a verified complete edition.

Which prelude is called the “Raindrop Prelude”?

In this listing, the “Raindrop Prelude” is Prelude No.15 in D-flat major, Op.28. The nickname appears on the score entry for that individual prelude.

What instrument are the highlighted Preludes Op.28 scores for?

The highlighted Preludes Op.28 scores list piano as the score part. This describes the versions shown; it does not by itself establish the instrumentation of every edition or arrangement of Op.28.

How can I distinguish Prelude No.4, No.15, and No.20 in this list?

Prelude No.4 is identified by its E minor key, Prelude No.15 by D-flat major and the nickname “The Raindrop Prelude,” and Prelude No.20 by its Op.28 number. Checking number and key together is safer than relying on a nickname alone.

What opening details are shown for the Prelude No.4 in E minor score?

The listed Prelude No.4 in E minor score is for piano and opens with a one-sharp key signature, 2/2 time, and a tempo of 50 BPM. These details describe that particular score, not a critical edition.

What opening details are shown for the Prelude No.15 “Raindrop” score?

The listed score for Prelude No.15 in D-flat major, “The Raindrop Prelude,” is for piano and opens with a five-flat key signature, 4/4 time, and a tempo of 85 BPM.