Classical piano, by how it feels

Classical piano is mostly low-intensity. 9 of the 16 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Classical piano

Across the 16 Classical piano songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Andante spianato (the calmest here, 12) to Etude Op. 25 No 11 (the most charged, 68), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Etude Op. 25 No 11.

5.4

Avg Intensity

9

Safe

4

Moderate

3

Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (9)

Impromptu in G-flat Major, Op. 90 No. 3

Andante spianato

Frédéric Chopin

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Nocturne No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1

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Nocturne Op. 15 No. 2

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Waltz in A Minor

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Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2

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Étude Op. 10, No. 3

Frédéric Chopin

Controlled — moderate intensity (4)

Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780

Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 - III. Marche funèbre: Lento

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28 No. 15

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Étude Op. 25, No. 1

Frédéric Chopin

Intense — proceed with awareness (3)

Etude Op. 25 No 11

Wanderer Fantasy

Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52

Frédéric Chopin

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