Along with the right-hand melody, Chopin continued the use of another nocturne 'necessity', that of playing broken chords on the left hand to act as the rhythm under his right-handed 'vocal' melody. The use of the melody as vocals bestowed a greater emotional depth to the piece, drawing the listener in to a greater extent.

This is one of the most if not the most important features to the nocturne as a whole. One aspect of the nocturne that Chopin continued from Field is the use of a song-like melody in the right hand. Nonetheless, Chopin still admired Field and his work and continued to take inspiration throughout his life.Д¬hopin's nocturnes carry many similarities with those of Field while at the same time retaining a distinct, unique sound of their own. Upon meeting Chopin and hearing his nocturnes in 1832, Field is said to have described the composer as a 'sickroom talent'. While Chopin held Field in high respect and considered him one of his primary influences, Field had a rather negative view of Chopin's work. The composer Friedrich Kalkbrenner, one of Chopin's greatest influences and early teachers, once inquired as to whether Chopin was a student of Field. In his youth, Chopin was often told that he sounded like Field, who in turn was later described as sounding 'Chopinesque'. Chopin had composed five of his nocturnes before meeting Field for the first time.

Eventually, the young Chopin became a great admirer of Field, taking some influence from the Irish composer's playing and composing technique. By the time of Chopin's birth in 1810, John Field was already an accomplished composer.

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