A minor, 2/2 time, Agitato

A work for the practice of leaps. The right hand is required to accurately strike triads including octaves on the off-beat, while the left hand must accurately strike leaps of bass notes on the beat and chords (or triads) on the off-beat.

In his revised edition of this etude collection, Alfred Cortot described the technique of this work, stating that "despite seemingly similar forms, the rhythm and expression are diverse in minute details," and explained that performers can acquire various playing techniques such as staccato, portamento, and legato from this piece.

As Cortot stated, from measure 9 onwards, the key is how to play the melody in the uppermost voice of the right hand legato, while continuing to play the inner voices of the left and right hands staccato as before.