Chopsticks was originally named the “Chop Waltz”. It is a simple song written by a 16-year old girl, and is probably the most popular song ever for the piano, since it can be played by people who don’t play the piano. I remember playing it as a very young child, and most of my friends, none of whom were pianists, could play it too. It was designed to be played in two-part harmony with both hands held sideways, little fingers down, striking the keys with a chopping motion, which is the antithis of good pianistic technique. But it’s fun, and you can make it sound a lot fuller by adding just 2 chords to it in the left hand. Watch this 3 minute video and you’ll get the idea.
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