I had mistakes at my performance, but I improved as time passed by.

[faa2010]

Today I played pieces from F. Chopin:

Nocturne Op. 9 no. 2
Waltz Op. 64 no. 1

I though that I would have had problems with the waltz while I would have been almost flawless with the Nocturne.

However, with the Nocturne, I did 3 or 4 loops in the beginning, it was because I had mental gaps, but after that, I continued. Despite that and some wrong notes, I continued playing both pieces without stopping. Ironically, I played the Waltz very good despite not being so fast.

I am satisfied at some point, but why don't I feel that I did a great performance? should I be satisfied that I was the last to play and that I did my best?, why don't I have that feeling that I am in bliss?

[m1469]

I am satisfied at some point, but why don't I feel that I did a great performance? should I be satisfied that I was the last to play and that I did my best?, why don't I have that feeling that I am in bliss?

My guess would be because you'd actually rather play better than you did.

[nataliethepianist]

Glad to hear you're satisfied with some of it, though it didn't go as planned. This might be because you feel that although you did your best, you think your best is not good enough. I can't say that this is true, as they are both wonderful pieces, but you must recognize that this isn't such a burden. Take this as an opportunity to grow as a pianist and learn from your mistakes.

You seem pleased with what you did play correctly and that you didn't stop, and congratulate yourself on even being able to play them!

- Natalie