Ondine

[chopin2015]

First and foremost-Sorry, everyone! I need to talk about this one by Ravel.
 I have been taking a look at it and I am ok with playing below tempo but what is a consistent way to practice/work through this piece so that I can make progress on it soon? I am through the first 4 or 5 pages so far and even some of it memorized, for this week.
 If you have played it, please share your experiences, this is not my first Ravel piece but I would rather learn this one next. Any insight you can give would be greatly appreciated...this is one of the most difficult works on my list right now. 

Thank you so much!

[danhuyle]

I've looked at only the first page, however it does, in a way, speak for the whole piece.

When it comes to pieces like this, don't worry about the speed.

The application of "the right technique" is critical in this particular piece. Most of the time, it's 32nd notes.

Let's say in the 1st 2 bars of the piece. Focus on accenting the strong beats so that it's 4/4 as opposed to turning it into 8/4. That applies throughout the entire piece.

Get those first 2 bars down and up to speed to figure out the "right technique"

[chopin2015]

Good point on getting the first few bars up to speed. I usually try to do this with every piece I work on AKA I try to get the part I look at first up to speed and then the parts I practiced in succession follow naturally. Thanks!