Grade 2

Frederic Chopin

Arranged by John May

Prelude in B minor is from Frederic Chopin's 24 Preludes, which covers all major and minor keys. It is believed that this prelude, along with others, were played at his funeral. Nicknames given to this prelude after Chopin's death include "Homesickness" and "Tolling Bells."

This arrangement is a good choice for an intermediate four-mallet marimba player, and it can help them learn to play expressively.