Chopin's Étude Op. 10, No. 3 in E major is a slow, cantabile study for piano known for its beautiful and melancholic melody. Although officially in E major, it is famously nicknamed "Tristesse" (French for "sadness") for its expressive, sorrowful character. Ironically, Chopin himself reportedly said of this piece, "Never in my life have I written another such melody," though he disliked descriptive titles for his works. The étude requires sensitive touch and control to balance its singing melody against the accompanying harmonies.