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Topic: Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp, mov 1 (Moonlight Sonata).  (Read 1542 times)

Offline fvalencia

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A 10 years old child practicing The Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2, mov 1 (Moonlight Sonata) for an upcoming recital. Feedback is welcomed.
   
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Offline schwartzer

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Playing is definitely very good for his age. Nice range of dynamics although some parts could be a bit more pianissimo. Nonetheless, very nice and well played. Out of curiosity, what's up with his fingering at 4:04? Finger one shouldn't need to leave the C#. Is it because his hands are not big enough yet?

Offline fvalencia

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Thank you very much for your feedback. I'll ask him to work on the pianissimo. (Regarding your question about 4:04, I asked him and yes the reason is that his hands are not yet big enough, he turned 10 a few days ago and can barely reach some of ninths of this piece.)

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Oh I see. But he played very well. I'll admit that when I first read your post I thought, "Oh, great, another child trying to play Sonata 14."

But I was impressed by how he managed to play it wth such a good range of dynamics. If he continues to play like that, I definitely see a bright future for him. Mind if I ask, but how long has he been playing for?

Offline fvalencia

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Thank you for your encouraging message. This November will be three years since he started piano. He practices about 20min every day, except Fridays (and holidays).
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