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pianogrl815

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Beethoven

on: May 09, 2006, 07:04:15 PM

do you think its crazy for a 14 year old to play his 32 Variations in C-min?
Ive been working really hard and am in love with the piece, but I dont want to attempt and find it to hard.
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Re: Beethoven

Reply #1 on: May 09, 2006, 07:45:06 PM

It depends; what else do/have you play/ed?

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #2 on: May 09, 2006, 08:26:30 PM

I played it at 14, but badly.

Right notes (mainly) but without an ounce of feeling.

Your teacher should be able to adivse if you are ready.

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what have I played....
Im working on the Scarlatti Sonata in f min, k239
and Motzart Rondo in D MAJ
and Chopin Fantasie Impromto
and Consolation no. 3 by List
and the Girl with Flaxen Hair by Dubussy.

Im a little more Romantic, and I love the piece, so I dont think feeling would be a problem.

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #4 on: May 10, 2006, 01:34:14 PM

gosh- horrible spelling!
Im meant impromtu
and Debussy
and Mozart

I DO know how to spell- I was fast typing, but now I just look stupid.

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #5 on: May 10, 2006, 05:04:36 PM

It is a fair/large step up from what you have been doing, but why not give it a go.

What is the worst that can happen?

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #6 on: May 10, 2006, 05:12:58 PM

Quote from: thalbergmad on May 10, 2006, 05:04:36 PM

It is a fair/large step up from what you have been doing, but why not give it a go.

What is the worst that can happen?

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Thal

Screw up the piece, and being never able to play it again the rest of your life without playing it crap?

As I am not familiar with the piece I can't say if you are able to play it or not, but if it's too difficult wait a few months/years.

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #7 on: May 10, 2006, 05:24:49 PM

it is a step up, but most of the pieces are a step down from my normal playing level- My teacher and I have been working on technique for a few months, playing pretty basic music. The speed wouldnt be a huge issue (my fingers move pretty quickly for my years of playing) its just the kind of different techniques and stretches that might bug me.
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Re: Beethoven

Reply #8 on: May 10, 2006, 07:05:56 PM

pull it off with exceptional technique and you're good to go for whatever other piece your heart desires.

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #9 on: May 10, 2006, 07:36:31 PM

Quote from: Kassaa on May 10, 2006, 05:12:58 PM

Screw up the piece, and being never able to play it again the rest of your life without playing it crap?

That is a danger if you lack tenacity.

I screwed it up and did not play it until 25 years later.

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Re: Beethoven

Reply #10 on: May 12, 2006, 08:43:56 PM

Quote from: pianogrl815 on May 10, 2006, 01:34:14 PM

gosh- horrible spelling!
Im meant impromtu
and Debussy
and Mozart

I DO know how to spell- I was fast typing, but now I just look stupid.

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You still spelled incorrectly- it's impromptu

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