Rach Prelude Agitato Practise Help

[pianist7]

Any advice on how to practise the middle section of the C-sharp minor prelude? It's becoming frustrating with me making so many mistakes.

[stevebob]

In general, limit your practice to the speed at which you don't make mistakes.

I can't offer anything more specific, as you don't say what specific difficulty you're having.

[pianist7]

Mostly, my right 5th finger just hits a nearby key, but when that happens, the whole piece goes downhill. Also, my left hand also misses the lower bass notes.

[smithreeseii]

It sounds like you just need to relax and be very careful and focused.  Like SteveBob said, slow the piece down if necessary and hammer out those fingerings and stretches. 

[timmyotoole]

This is a beautiful piece, I also recommend Rachmaninoff performing Waltz in E flat major, Op. 18. by Chopin. It sounds amazing in person on a Steinway piano.

https://www.steinway-piano.com