What Next ?

[shortyshort]

As a kid I had piano lessons for a couple of years. Most of the stuff I was taught, I hated. I persuaded my teacher to teach me Fur Elise (Beethoven). Once learnt, I must have subconsciously realised that I had achieved my goal, and gave up lessons, (stupid Boy). About a year ago, at the age of 37, I decided to buy an electric keyboard and haven’t looked back. I have since re-learned Fur Elise and gone on to teach myself

Moonlight Sonata (Part 1) (Beethoven)
The theme from “The Piano” (Nyman)
Gnossienne No.1 (Satie)
Rondo Alla Turka (Mozart) (Nearly Finished)

I’m looking for my next project, but I can’t seem to find a piece that I like within my capabilities.

I’m toying with the idea of learning Pathetique (Part 3) which I think is beautiful, but having bought the music, looks a bit scary.

Any suggestions PLEASE.

[verywellmister]

It seems your rep contains a lot of over-played pieces.

If Op.13 3rd mvt was a bit of a challenge, then may I suggest...

Beethoven Sonata in G Op.79
Liszt Etude Op.1 no.4 in d minor
Chopin Waltz Op.69 no.1
Poulenc Pastorale from Trois Pieces (if you wanna push yourself a tad)

Good luck.

[shortyshort]

Cheers for that. I was always told that Chopin was very difficult. I will listen to all you have suggested and hopefully hear something I like the sound of.

[shortyshort]

It seems your rep contains a lot of over-played pieces.

If Op.13 3rd mvt was a bit of a challenge, then may I suggest...

Beethoven Sonata in G Op.79
Liszt Etude Op.1 no.4 in d minor
Chopin Waltz Op.69 no.1
Poulenc Pastorale from Trois Pieces (if you wanna push yourself a tad)

Dear Verywellmister,

I have listened to all your sugested pieces, but unfortunately can't say that I like any of them. I have been reading many of the posts on this forum, and have decided to tackle Beethoven Sonata Op.13 3rd mvt. I have read nearly all of Bernhards tips on learning and techniques which has been a great help. thanks.

Another point. Why do people bother learning to play pieces that sound so obscure that its very difficult, if not impossible, to make out any sort of tune at all.

cheers,
shorty

[Kassaa]

Dear Verywellmister,

I have listened to all your sugested pieces, but unfortunately can't say that I like any of them. I have been reading many of the posts on this forum, and have decided to tackle Beethoven Sonata Op.13 3rd mvt. I have read nearly all of Bernhards tips on learning and techniques which has been a great help. thanks.

Another point. Why do people bother learning to play pieces that sound so obscure that its very difficult, if not impossible, to make out any sort of tune at all.

cheers,
shorty

That you can't find the catchy tune in some music doesn't mean other people can't.

[phil13]

Another point. Why do people bother learning to play pieces that sound so obscure that its very difficult, if not impossible, to make out any sort of tune at all.

cheers,
shorty

Not all music is built upon a melody. A famous example is Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata, 3rd mvt, where the 1st theme is rhythmic rather than melody-oriented. I dare you to try and whistle it.

Phil

[shortyshort]

Please excuse any delay, as I don't get the chance to log on very often.

Kassaa, I didn't mean to upset anybody by my comment. Each to their own I suppose.

Phil13, Good point, I love Beethoven, and only being a low standard, mainly self taught piano hobbyist, 'Moonlight' Sonata, 3rd mvt is my ultimate goal piece, (maybe one day if I can get my hands to obey my brain at such a tempo).

I think my point needed a little more explanation. When I choose a piece to learn, I must love it, all of it, every note and chord. Again, I don't wish to upset anyone, but I hear pieces that mainly consist of random heavy chords, or strings of notes that either clash with themselves or the chords they're played with. If I don't like listening to a piece why would I bother learning to play it? As I said, each to their own.

Is there anybody out there that chooses to play pieces they don't like?

I don't like thrash metal either, but somebody must. Same thing I suppose.

Anyway, sorry again if I upset anyone. (I'm a naughty boy).

Shorty

[dnephi]

Not all music is built upon a melody. A famous example is Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata, 3rd mvt, where the 1st theme is rhythmic rather than melody-oriented. I dare you to try and whistle it.

Phil

Dum-dee da-da dee, dum da da da-dee, dum da da da-dee, dum da da dee, That theme is melodic.  Perhaps the voice of the bassline is the melody.

Dum Dee daa....

[pies]

Ligeti etudes

[verywellmister]

Dear Verywellmister,

I have listened to all your sugested pieces, but unfortunately can't say that I like any of them. I have been reading many of the posts on this forum, and have decided to tackle Beethoven Sonata Op.13 3rd mvt. I have read nearly all of Bernhards tips on learning and techniques which has been a great help. thanks.

Another point. Why do people bother learning to play pieces that sound so obscure that its very difficult, if not impossible, to make out any sort of tune at all.

cheers,
shorty

How about Brahms Ballade in D minor Op.10 no.1?  That's a nice piece.