The purpose of his study is to analysis and discuss the compositional styles and the perform problems.《Four Etudes》Op.2 was written in early Russian period. At that time, Prokofiev began his piano studies with Esipova. In these four years of study with Esipova were the turning point in his pianistic abilities and helped him become an excellent pianist. Amount of Prokofiev’s piano works, this piece is less studied than others. Each piece is short and delicate, yet contains complicated and difficult techniques. Moreover, the whole etude is not only composed for one single technique, but also combined several elements to be challenged such as octaves, repeated notes, fast moving and crossing hands...etc.

His theory of piano resonance is fully connected with the piano techniques. His music and technique styles are also displayed successfully in this work.

Keyword: Prokofiev, Etudes, Four Etudes