Self-taught semibeginner

[userr]

Hello.
I need some help moving on. I've played the piano for many years but I've never taken classes. I can read notes and I can play a few pieces, like für-elise. I also can take basic chords and play along with songs, but I want to know what the next step is.
Does anyone have any tips on pieces to learn or how to make my playing better? When I play along with songs, sure it sounds good.. But not very varied since it's just the basic chords repeated over and over..
Please help!

[shortyshort]

Hello,

When I first came on to this forum, I basically asked the same question. I now realise how difficult it is for other people to suggest pieces for you. Music is very personel. I would buy a collection of CD's and pick something you like, that you feel is a little beyond your capabilities. Then you are learning something new and stretching yourself.

You play Fur elise. If you like Beethoven, (The Greatest), may I suggest "Moonlight Sonata" Mvt I.

Sorry for not being much help.

Cheers,

Shorty.

[leucippus]

Does anyone have any tips on pieces to learn or how to make my playing better?

With every new piece you learn your playing will get better.  So just pick what you'd like to play. 

[hyrst]

Hi, Have you tried Debussy's Children's Pieces - like the Little Nigar?  They are quite delightful and, played carefully, it sounds like they might extend your reading and tecnhique.

[a1]

  I think your should thanks for god first because able to read note which is                                             very difficult. ( for me ) I suggest you to discover Debussy's music and you will
have a pleasant suprise ........................

[molto-marcato]

Hi,

the best advice one can give is: get yourself a teacher.

You will certainly advance a lot faster than self tought. There is a lot to be learned which is not written in the score.

[klick]

Well if you can really handle the B-section of Fur Elise well, I would recommend maybe Bach 2-part inventions, possibly 1 or 6. You could also try perhaps Bach - French Suite in G Major - Gavotte, fun nice piece.

If your not a Bach fan, maybe try Beethoven Sonata Op 49 No 2. I took that one up after Fur Elise, shouldn't be a huge climb.

I hope it helps,
Klick