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Topic: Frédéric Chopin - Waltz, opus 64 no 1 (Read 1529 times)

holden4

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Frédéric Chopin - Waltz, opus 64 no 1

on: January 19, 2012, 03:07:36 PM

When playing up to speed, I reach bar 10 & have problems hitting the trill on the second E. It's naturally easier to play on the first E (like in bar 12).

I also have difficulty 'walking' all the notes together and find it hard to keep the same speed.

Any advice?

Thanks

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j_menz

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Re: Frédéric Chopin - Waltz, opus 64 no 1

Reply #1 on: January 20, 2012, 02:23:58 AM

Re the trill, you need to start it on the F - in fact you can get away with a single grace note F onto the second E as indicated in a number of editions.

Re evenness of speed, try counting 6 to the bar until you get nearer the proper speed when the 3/4 takes over. You can even use a metronome (shudder) set at that 6 clicks to the bar.

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