etude question

[chopin2015]

So i have to perform my etude tomorrow but I am freaking scared! I have a video i can share with you guys, where it just runs away from me at around 112 bpm. Its the winter wind etude, and im trying to find a tempo that is not too slow but not too fast. Help?

[danhuyle]

What's more important than playing fast is bringing out the melody.

Pick a tempo you can handle and will allow you to shape the phrases.

Make sense? 

[p2u_]

So i have to perform my etude tomorrow but I am freaking scared! I have a video i can share with you guys, where it just runs away from me at around 112 bpm. Its the winter wind etude, and im trying to find a tempo that is not too slow but not too fast. Help?

Tomorrow?!? Why are you doing that to yourself?

My advice (with kind intentions only): Cancel or put off the performance or change the piece, and blame it on the cuticles. Then work in the direction indicated by danhuyle.

Paul

[pts1]

I agree with Paul!

Playing something you're not prepared to play feels like facing a firing squad.

Its a horrible feeling and situation that has no positive benefit for either you or your audience.

I would attempt to cancel or replace the piece and remember this lesson, which is to never attempt playing pieces in public that are beyond your abilities.

Its a miserable situation I've been through many times when I was a kid and I sympathize completely.

Kids, unfortunately, frequently have no choice, but young adults and adults do!

[chopin2015]

It was really scary, but i did better than i expecter, not too many wrong notes. I will try to get a good recording to u guys soon!

All dr garcia said that it was an energy consuming etude! Lol