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Topic: Nice pieces that are in C  (Read 1310 times)

Offline joshgemmy

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Nice pieces that are in C
on: July 11, 2010, 06:04:50 PM
Hey guys :) I just started learning the piano about a week ago.. After playing a simple version of jingle bells over and over again. My teacher has asked me to find a piece in the key of C. I was wondering whether you guys could help me! I dont want it to be too much of a classical piece.. something that sounds nice and will give me abit of a challenge! :)

Thank you so much for helping :)
Josh

Offline rmbarbosa

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Re: Nice pieces that are in C
Reply #1 on: July 11, 2010, 09:38:15 PM
Go to Recordings, here in the forum, and ear the Giga in C major, by Arnold. Yes, it´s very classical indeed but its far most beautiful than gingle bells, I think ;D. Without a good formation with classical music, you`ll never be a good performer.
Best wishes
Rui

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Re: Nice pieces that are in C
Reply #2 on: July 11, 2010, 10:01:26 PM
okay :D is there the sheets for it too? And thank you for your advice. I will listen and try to learn to play more classical pieces :)

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Re: Nice pieces that are in C
Reply #3 on: July 12, 2010, 06:16:40 AM
Hi!

How about Bach's famous Prelude in C major (BWV 846)?
If you've been learning for only a week it'll definitely be a challenge, but it's really worth it. I'm sure you know this piece, btw, it's really well-known.
I had a lot of fun with it.

hemlock

Offline rmbarbosa

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Re: Nice pieces that are in C
Reply #4 on: July 12, 2010, 08:59:07 PM
Yes, you have the sheets And you may ear the music too and choose. For a beginner,with one or two weeks only, Bach is a big problem, I think. Wait at least <> 3 months :)
Best wishes
Rui
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