Chopin - Nocturne #8, op27, 2

[stefanelya]

This is one of my favorite nocturnes. Hope the sound quality is all right. Thank you.

[solstyce]

Well, you work pretty well with thirds. I would have done the 5 differently, and I really didn't like the roll you did at the beggining. But i won't criticize to much, im still struggling with it a little.

[stefanelya]

Thanks. Any suggestions are appreciated since I'm still working on this piece.

[wiggityp]

Sounds good overall, you have some nice dynamic control and sensitivities in there. I might suggest trying for more legato in the left hand, particularly during the main theme. However that could also be an issue with the recording or, more likely I think, the instrument you're using. I'm guessing it's an upright? It sounds kind of thin in the lower register. Also I'd heartily invest in a new method of recording if you have the means. I would suggest an Edirol hand held digital recorder as can be purchased here-
https://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Edirol-R09HR-24bit96KHz-WAVMP3-Recorder?sku=245003
It's got great sound for a small reasonably priced package. I have the older model the R-09 and it's great, I'm sure this is even better. Your good enough, if possible try and get some higher quality audio samples for us to listen, probably on a different instrument. Keep up the good work.

[stefanelya]

Thank you. My instrument is an old console Wurlitzer, that is true, the sound board is not in the best condition. Some legato in the left hand probably would not hurt to improve either. Thank you for the advice.