Over the years 1825-1849, Frédéric Chopin wrote at least 69 mazurkas, based on the traditional Polish dance (see mazurka):
58 have been published
45 during Chopin's lifetime, of which 41 have opus numbers
13 posthumously, of which 8 have posthumous opus numbers
11 further mazurkas are known whose MSS are either in private hands (2) or untraced (at least 9).
The serial numbering of the 58 published mazurkas normally goes only up to 51. The remaining 7 are referred to by their key or catalogue number.
His composition of these mazurkas signaled new ideas of nationalism, and influenced and inspired other composers—mostly eastern Europeans—to support their national music.


Mazurka No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 6, No. 1
Mazurka No. 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 6, No. 2

Mazurka No. 19 in B minor, Op. 30, No. 2
Mazurka No. 25 in B minor, Op. 33, No. 4

Mazurka No. 29 in A flat major, Op. 41, No. 2
Mazurka No. 32 in C sharp minor, Op. 50, No. 3

Mazurka No. 35 in C minor, Op. 56, No. 3