The Analysis of Chopin’s Scherzo No.2 Playing Technique to Enhance Piano Practice Skills for Third-Year Students at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, China

บทคัดย่อ

This study aimed to 1) analyze the piano playing techniques in Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2, and 2) enhance piano practice skills among third-year undergraduate students through comparative performance analysis. The study employed qualitative research methods, incorporating document analysis, expert interviews, and student feedback. A purposive sample of four associate professors from the School of Art Education at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts served as key informants. Data were collected through structured interviews and performance observation, and analyzed using descriptive and thematic analysis techniques.     

The findings revealed that:

1. 1. Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 is a technically demanding work that integrates emotional depth, dramatic contrasts, and complex structural form. Comparative analysis of performance styles by world-class pianists Arrau, Argerich, and Li Yundi highlighted differences in tempo control, phrasing, and emotional expression.


2. 2. It was found that incorporating performance-based comparative analysis significantly improved students’ technical skills, stylistic understanding, and expressive interpretation. Expert feedback emphasized the importance of combining technique with emotional insight, encouraging students to explore multiple versions and reflect critically on performance style and personal interpretation. The research, with its practical implications, offers valuable pedagogical strategies for piano instruction and contributes to the broader discourse on performance-based teaching in music education.