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Topic: Chopin Nocturne in E Flat Major (Read 4400 times)

ripstrike

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Chopin Nocturne in E Flat Major

on: July 04, 2006, 08:59:20 PM

I'm currently learning this, but have a couple of problems...

My left hand sounds at the correct speed during most of the piece, but during the trills, it seems to drag on for far too long, making the trill stupidly long. Is the trill meant to be quite long, or should I speed up the left hand?

Also, the grace notes at the end: When I try to play them quickly, I seem to lose control of my fingers, and the notes keep coming out in the wrong order... Is there any way to combat this?

Thanks.

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princess_moose

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Re: Chopin Nocturne in E Flat Major

Reply #1 on: July 05, 2006, 10:32:47 AM

Regarding the grace notes - have you tried just playing them really slowly, say as crotchets first, then quavers, and gradually build up the speed? Don't move on until all the notes are in the correct order at whatever speed. Also try playing them in different rhythms to make sure all the notes are secure.

It's a beautiful piece, hope this helps

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