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Topic: Returning to the piano  (Read 1524 times)

Offline somemusician

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Returning to the piano
on: March 03, 2012, 05:45:13 PM
Hi PS,

I'm new around these parts and was wondering if I would be able to get some feedback. I'm going to be graduating from university in a few months and am desperately looking forward to being able to practice my neglected piano once again. I used to be decent a few years ago (I played Chopin's 1st ballade for competition), but I'm afraid that's all gone now.

So, my question is: any suggestions on where I should start? I was considering starting with some Beethoven sonatas, but I also am wondering if I should start re-learning the fundamentals...?

Offline j_menz

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Re: Returning to the piano
Reply #1 on: March 03, 2012, 11:11:16 PM
I'd start with some of your old repertoire, but not the hardest ones.  You may be surprised how much you've retained when you get going.
"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility. There are so few of us left" -- Oscar Levant

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Re: Returning to the piano
Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 01:56:52 AM
Thanks!
 

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