Liberace - Chopsticks

While Liberace popularized the flamboyant arrangement, the original "Chopsticks" was composed in 1877 by .

: His version often starts with the traditional simple melody before evolving into a complex "Chopsticks Fantasy," featuring rapid-fire arpeggios, boogie-woogie sections, and dramatic improvisations. Origins of the Piece Liberace Chopsticks

: The name "Chopsticks" comes from the "chopping" motion used to strike the keys with the hands held vertically, little fingers down. While Liberace popularized the flamboyant arrangement