Chopin - Scherzo in b minor op. 20 no. 1

[maras_osk]

Here it is

This is my first post here and I would like to hear some constructive criticism. Playing starts just after 1:00

Thanks

[arielpiano]

I don't think there is nearly enough clarity and definition. I would begin with very strict timekeeping, using a metronome and forgetting about the pedal for a while. And maybe I would do a few etudes before jumping on the scherzos.

[megadodd]

I'm not good enough to play this.
None of my classmates either, so i've never heard another student play it.
Only proffessionals, and it's not really fair to compare you with like, pletnev for example.
But if I do, there is certainly pedaling and some accenting to work on.

But, nonetheless bravo!

[williampiano]

You may want to work on improving your sound a little bit. In some of the faster sections the notes seemed a bit jumbled and not very clear. You should probably spend a little more time playing slowly with the metronome or playing hands separate. Other than that, your dynamics seemed good and you included a lot of shaping in your playing. Congratulations on learning and memorizing all of it! I'm not too familiar with this work of Chopin's, but it seems very challenging.

[megadodd]

but it seems very challenging.

Think of the Chopin etudes as a build-up for the scherzos.
Atleast, this is what my teacher tells me. Before I've done all op 10. No scherzos.

[pianoplayjl]

Not enough clarity and contrast in my opinion. Also lacking some soul in your music. But a scherzo is hard and I commend you for an effort.

Think of the Chopin etudes as a build-up for the scherzos.
Atleast, this is what my teacher tells me. Before I've done all op 10. No scherzos.

Except that Scherzi are jsut as hard as etude, but only that they are like 2-3 etudes combined.

JL

[autodidact]

Definitely try doing some slower work with a metronome; some faster sections do sound somewhat jumbled. Also, I think try toning down the pedal a bit.
Your work so far is admirable, nonetheless. I wish you luck in perfecting this incredibly difficult piece.