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liszt85

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Debussy - Le vent dans la plaine (Prelude 3, Book 1)

on: February 16, 2012, 12:51:47 AM

Just had my first lesson on it on Monday. This will get better but here's what I have for now. Please let me know what you think. I love Debussy!

Debussy Prelude 3.mp3 (2063.67 kB - downloaded 236 times.)

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Re: Debussy - Le vent dans la plaine (Prelude 3, Book 1)

Reply #1 on: February 16, 2012, 03:23:31 AM

Hi liszt85

This is technically difficult piece that presents frequent challenges to the pianist. I believe that you play it very well, as it is entirely convincing. Congrats on this fine achievement!

David

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Re: Debussy - Le vent dans la plaine (Prelude 3, Book 1)

Reply #2 on: February 16, 2012, 03:39:28 PM

Quote from: rachfan on February 16, 2012, 03:23:31 AM

Hi liszt85

This is technically difficult piece that presents frequent challenges to the pianist. I believe that you play it very well, as it is entirely convincing. Congrats on this fine achievement!

David

Thanks David! When I started working on this piece 3 weeks ago, I did not imagine that I could play it decently well anytime soon but I have a great teacher now and he breaks down technical difficulties into smaller easier problems for me and so I now have a better idea about how to practice some of these things. Seems to be working so far.

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Re: Debussy - Le vent dans la plaine (Prelude 3, Book 1)

Reply #3 on: February 19, 2012, 02:40:48 PM

Shameless bump.

No takers for Debussy?

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Reply #4 on: February 19, 2012, 06:12:23 PM

That is totally accomplished considering you only worked on it for 3 weeks ! Most everything seems to be just right here (expect the sound quality). I like your rallentando on the descending 'cluster' chords. I always have problems with these, and may want to copy that idea now, as I fancy it may make them just a tad easier.

Chris

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Reply #5 on: February 19, 2012, 06:30:20 PM

I just saw this now. I think that the non-read posts list is edited every once in a while, and I miss a lot of postings. I love these preludes. Note-wise, you're very capable of playing this. What's missing now is a certain touch, a certain legato, for example, in the opening motif. It's perhaps a little too percusive at the moment. However, I'm sure you have a great teacher and I'm not about to give any advice. This is just an impression I have as a listener.

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liszt85

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Reply #6 on: February 19, 2012, 11:40:27 PM

Quote from: birba on February 19, 2012, 06:30:20 PM

I just saw this now. I think that the non-read posts list is edited every once in a while, and I miss a lot of postings. I love these preludes. Note-wise, you're very capable of playing this. What's missing now is a certain touch, a certain legato, for example, in the opening motif. It's perhaps a little too percusive at the moment. However, I'm sure you have a great teacher and I'm not about to give any advice. This is just an impression I have as a listener.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm working on it still. I love these preludes too!

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liszt85

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Re: Debussy - Le vent dans la plaine (Prelude 3, Book 1)

Reply #7 on: February 19, 2012, 11:42:05 PM

Quote from: cbreemer on February 19, 2012, 06:12:23 PM

That is totally accomplished considering you only worked on it for 3 weeks ! Most everything seems to be just right here (expect the sound quality). I like your rallentando on the descending 'cluster' chords. I always have problems with these, and may want to copy that idea now, as I fancy it may make them just a tad easier.

Chris

Hi Chris, try using flatter fingers on those descending chords (not sloppy fingers, but firm). I promise you it will sound better and it will feel easier.

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Reply #8 on: March 27, 2013, 06:06:21 PM

Hi! Great work! A question: how do you work in the fast 4-5 fingers of the right hand in the whole prelude? Thanks in advance, sorry by my english

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cbreemer

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Re: Debussy - Le vent dans la plaine (Prelude 3, Book 1)

Reply #9 on: March 27, 2013, 06:10:54 PM

Quote from: liszt85 on February 19, 2012, 11:42:05 PM

Hi Chris, try using flatter fingers on those descending chords (not sloppy fingers, but firm). I promise you it will sound better and it will feel easier.

I see this reply only now

That seems a most useful advice, thanks. I'll remember it when I next play this piece.

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Reply #10 on: March 29, 2013, 09:30:42 PM

Very well played! (Would like more "p's" and "pp's" on the sixths and in general, but I can tell the piano has its limits.) Excellent work! One can tell that you personally identify with Debussy's music.

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