The term CHOPIN SPECIALTY refers to two of the most famous works by the Polish composer Frederic Chopin: the NOCTURNE and the Etude. The NOCTURNE is a piece of music usually written for solo piano, typically in a slow tempo and with a dreamy or romantic atmosphere. The Etude is a short composition, usually for solo piano, that focuses on a particular technical challenge such as a particular fingering pattern or a specific musical technique. Both the NOCTURNE and the Etude are considered to be among Chopin's most important works and have been widely performed and recorded by many pianists.