Hi, I'm new

[guidofellini]

Hi, everybody ! I'm new on this forum. Let me introduce myself. I'm a 21 boy. I started to learn the piano when I was 5 and I stopped when I was 10, because I didn't like my teacher. Some months ago, I began to play again without teacher. Here is what I can play :

Beethoven : sonata no. 20 opus 49 no 2, no. 14 Moonlight opus 27 no 2 (1st mvmt)
Mozart : sonata no. 5 KV 283 (1st mvmt) no. 16 KV 545 (1st mvmt)
Schubert : Moment musical no. 3 opus 94

I'm beginning to play J.S. Bach's WTC. I'm working the preludes no. 1 et no. 2. Those mpieces might be esay, but I enjoy playing them. I'd like to improve my technique. What shall I play next ?

Sorry for my english, I'm not a native speaker.

[point of grace]

hey!
you could finish the rest of the movements of your sonatas!

where r u from?!?!

*best regards*

[guidofellini]

Hi, point of grace ! Thanks for the answer. I'm from France. I begin to play the Beethoven pieces, but I found them a bit difficult for me. Mozart is easier, I think. Are all Mozart sonatas on this level ?

[dan101]

How about a couple of the easier Chopin preludes?

[guidofellini]

Hi, dan101 ! I have not listened enough to Chopin to be able to play it. But I will definitely play it when I'll know the pieces better. I am thinking of Schubert's Impromptus opus 90. Do you think I could handle it ? Or are they too difficult for me ?

[rhapsody4]

The Schubert Impromptus would be a perfect set of pieces to move on to! Sometimes I read people who seem to be suddenly trying to play pieces way above their level (wait for the first person to suggest that you attempt a few Chopin Etudes!), but for me, I think that the Schubert Impromptus combine technical proficiency with interesting melody. I'm sure you would find challenges both technically and musically, but looking at your level, if you want to learn these, I can see no problems at all.

Good luck,

Rhapsody.

[guidofellini]

Thank you for the recommandation. Which one do you think is the easier ? I know this is subjective. From my listening (I have never seen the score) , I would say the Opus 90 no. 3. What do you think ?

[kevinr]

Yes the G flat Impromptu would be a good one. Another excellent one and not technically difficult is the A flat Impromptu from the other set Op 142 No 2 (=D935 nO 2).

But yes I agree with the previous poster - definitely finish the other movements of Mozart K545 and K283. Both very attractive works.  Also the other pieces from Moments Musicaux - pure Schubert. The last movement of the Moonlight might be too hard just yet.

One step on from the Op 49 Beethoven might be the 2 Op 14 sonatas, then perhaps Op 10 No 2.

Since you don't have a teacher at the moment how about getting hold of the 6 volumes of Bartok's Mikrocosmos. They were written as a sort of tutorial of pieces of progressively greater difficulty, starting with simple beginners level. As well as being good techical exercises they include music which is great in its own right and give you a good introduction to Bartok's musical vocabulary. They finish at the end of book 6 with the fantastic 6 Dances in the Bulgarian Rhythm.

As well as Bach's WTC, the Two and Three Part Inventions are excellent pieces. Good for improving your technique and contrapuntal sense - but more important, little musical masterpieces.

[guidofellini]

Thank you very much, kevinr ! I'm gonna work on these.

[m]

Hi, everybody ! I'm new on this forum. Let me introduce myself. I'm a 21 boy. I started to learn the piano when I was 5 and I stopped when I was 10, because I didn't like my teacher. Some months ago, I began to play again without teacher. Here is what I can play :

Beethoven : sonata no. 20 opus 49 no 2, no. 14 Moonlight opus 27 no 2 (1st mvmt)
Mozart : sonata no. 5 KV 283 (1st mvmt) no. 16 KV 545 (1st mvmt)
Schubert : Moment musical no. 3 opus 94

I'm beginning to play J.S. Bach's WTC. I'm working the preludes no. 1 et no. 2. Those mpieces might be esay, but I enjoy playing them. I'd like to improve my technique. What shall I play next ?

Dear Guido,

I am sure many here would give you some excellent advices and recomend some real beautiful and attractive pieces.
However, if indeed your goal is to improve your technique and develope a foundation for some more serious and advanced repertoire, I am afraid the only way would be is to find a good teacher and follow his/hers guidance. I wish there was any other way or shortcut.

Best, M