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Offline the lugal

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Concerning pieces
on: June 27, 2007, 11:45:27 PM
To start off, I would first like to say that I am in love with Pachbel's Canon........and any variation thereof....

Second, I am only an intermediate level piano player.........well, early intermediate.......

Finally, I hate almost all classical music..........my teacher says that classical is where you learn all the important techniques of playing..............

What I am trying to say is..........what are some good intermediate level peices that I may like.........I like mellow and relaxing music, and i also love a jazzy beat, but mellowness more so..........I would appreciate any suggestions

Thx
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Offline prongated

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Re: Concerning pieces
Reply #1 on: June 28, 2007, 08:45:12 AM
Rachmaninoff's Prelude op. 23 no. 4

To start off, I would first like to say that I am in love with Pachbel's Canon........and any variation thereof....

Second, I am only an intermediate level piano player.........well, early intermediate.......

Finally, I hate almost all classical music..........my teacher says that classical is where you learn all the important techniques of playing..............

What I am trying to say is..........what are some good intermediate level peices that I may like.........I like mellow and relaxing music, and i also love a jazzy beat, but mellowness more so..........I would appreciate any suggestions

Thx
JP

Offline theodore

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Re: Concerning pieces
Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 03:04:45 PM
Get a copy of the piano arrangement of the Gabriel Faure:  Pavanne. It was originally scored for flute and strings. The melody is a luscious hanunting type of tune with a harmonically diverse accompaniment.

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Offline spaciiey

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Re: Concerning pieces
Reply #3 on: July 10, 2007, 12:50:47 AM
Maybe try some Kieran Bailey... I remember learning Breezin', which is a pretty easy  jazzy song. Or maybe Twirling Fairy by Sonny Chua, if you can find it.

Offline amelialw

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Re: Concerning pieces
Reply #4 on: July 10, 2007, 01:19:48 AM
well, you should start listening to classical music then for all you know, you might find many more pieces that you'll like
J.S Bach Italian Concerto,Beethoven Sonata op.2 no.2,Mozart Sonatas K.330&333,Chopin Scherzo no.2,Etude op.10 no.12&Fantasie Impromptu
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