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Offline martach

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What shall I play next?
on: February 04, 2013, 10:32:14 AM
Hello. I'd been learning at music school for 5 years, then left. I can play
Chopin's funeral march,
the raindrop prelude (+some easier preludes),
nocturne  in c sharp minor (op. posth, No. 1)

Could you recommend me some more pieces by Chopin?  :)
I love him so much.

Offline teran

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #1 on: February 05, 2013, 12:15:56 AM
Nocturne Op 9 No.1 in Bb Minor

I say that because you're familiar with the key and it's a gorgeous piece most often neglected for its sibling in E Flat :p

Nocturne Op 27 No 2 in Db Major

I just get the feeling you'd love this piece

Nocturne Op 48 No 1 in C Minor

This is kinda tricky so maybe not the first on your learn list, but definitely worth giving a go at some point.

Nocturne Op 72 in E Minor (Posth)

If you can manage 2 notes in the right hand over 3 in the left, you might not find this all that much of a challenge., If you do have trouble with it, then hey go for it anyway and learn the concept. I'm sure you can manage it.

So yeah just threw a couple nocturnes at you, hope it was of some use. :)

Offline the89thkey

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #2 on: February 05, 2013, 07:57:55 PM
Learn more preludes before attempting the nocturnes the previous poster recommended. They are, however, great pieces that you should learn in time. Even go for a Ballade after a few more years of work. I recommend playing Preludes and other short works. I'm not recommending specific ones, look through the book and see which you want to learn. Then go ahead.

Offline nikaeensina

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #3 on: February 16, 2013, 10:15:05 PM
The most important of all are Etudes!
 start to practice Chopin etude 1 or 2 op.25 in a long period ( 3-4 ) months, slow and thoughtful. then you'll feel how much your hand and fingers got powerful and smooth!

Offline j_menz

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #4 on: February 16, 2013, 10:41:54 PM
The most important of all are Etudes!
 start to practice Chopin etude 1 or 2 op.25 in a long period ( 3-4 ) months, slow and thoughtful. then you'll feel how much your hand and fingers got powerful and smooth!

Did you read the OPs current repertoire? If not, do so before responding. If you did, are you a complete moron?
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Offline chopin2015

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #5 on: February 17, 2013, 03:38:59 AM
Try Berceuse


My teacher says its such a great piece to learn his ornament style. I read through it after about the 5th time really looking at all of the right hand. Listen to it, then read the right hand first and work it out. Then see how to fit it over left hand. Fairly simple, few steps. Good luck. I just learnt this, so if you have questions, please ask!  :)
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Offline blazekenny

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #6 on: February 17, 2013, 09:39:13 AM
Try Berceuse


My teacher says its such a great piece to learn his ornament style. I read through it after about the 5th time really looking at all of the right hand. Listen to it, then read the right hand first and work it out. Then see how to fit it over left hand. Fairly simple, few steps. Good luck. I just learnt this, so if you have questions, please ask!  :)
The berceuse has some unpleasant right hand figures for an unexperienced pianist.
I would say the f minor nocturne op. 55

Offline japanesepianist

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Re: What shall I play next?
Reply #7 on: February 25, 2013, 01:23:57 AM
Maybe Nocturne Op. 72. This piece is a good piece to work on polyrhythms with 2 notes and 3 notes. I worked on this piece for a while until I left it to play Fantaisie Imprmptu (long story....). I can definitely say the polyrhytms in this piece truly helped me in the 2nd section of Fantaisie Impromptu. But it's a ver romantic piece and definitely something I would always suggest to someone at your level. It's a bit like your typical Chopin Nocturne, but the style (I guess) is slightly different, musically. Anyways, just reply to me if you need any other Chopin repertoire suggestions (I'm a piano student a bit above your level). ;) hope I helped!
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