Nocturne Op.15 No.1

[frank_48]

is it possible to learn this piece in 2 months? there ar a bunch of college auditions going in in june and id like to enter, i was looking for a piece that showed peaceful cantabile but also a confident Forte section, and i found this. id like to play it but just wondering if it can be done in 2 months?

[go12_3]

Frank,

That is up to you on how much time and effort you put forth into this piece.
Just start practicing it right now and not wondering whether if you will have this Nocturne ready or not. Attack it with gusto.  Use all your skills and abilities to get this piece ready. 

Best wishes,

go12_3

[jinr]

That is up to you on how much time and effort you put forth into this piece.
Just start practicing it right now and not wondering whether if you will have this Nocturne ready or not. Attack it with gusto.  Use all your skills and abilities to get this piece ready.

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[frank_48]

ive started working on the fouco section hands seperate, its not terribly difficult but takes some time getting used to, how should i be approaching this speed wise though?

[frank_48]

Well its been 5 days and i have pretty much mastered the fuoco section HS at around 72-76 tempo, very intense last few days.. ive joined the first section HT and its going pretty well, cantabile section will be easy once i have this bit under control, i must admit, waayyy easier than what i expected.

the only trouble i seem to be having is trying to bring out the left hand and make it loud whilst maintaining the RH 16th notes quieter, any tips?