Moonlight sonata help

[raen79]

Hey guys, I have been teaching myself how to play the piano for 2 months already, and I was wondering whether I was playing the moonlight sonata correctly and what I could do to play it better. There were a few mistakes towards the end I am sorry about that.

(I re-recorded it with a better mic )
https://yourlisten.com/channel/content/16977076/Moonlight_sonata

[flaxys112]

The sound is quite aweful tbh - but that's probably the microphone's fault
  But to me it sounds almost a bit aggressive at some points - I personally like to play it much more  more calm and melancholic. It sounds like you're hitting the keys to hard to me (with the left hand especially) instead of letting the notes ring together like chords. I think it is important to accent the 16th notes more and the right hand melody in general. Also accent the 4th note "melodies" in left hand.
  That's just IMO - I'm no pro

[raen79]

Thank you for your feedback, I will record this again with a better microphone, I think it is the microphone that is just picking up the lower notes better. But we'll see

[raen79]

I re-recorded it with a better mic
https://yourlisten.com/channel/content/16977076/Moonlight_sonata

[pianoplunker]

I re-recorded it with a better mic
https://yourlisten.com/channel/content/16977076/Moonlight_sonata

Hi Raen79,

I couldnt listen to the whole thing , the lower registers are very boomy, and I can hear the keys hitting the keybed. All that is intrusive to the music.  It sounds like you are playing the notes correctly and you do good bringing the melody out in most of what I listened to.
i noticed the melody became very weak when you played the modulation that has your pinky playing that b and c way up there. Probably because it is a bit of a stretch trying to play the chords while playing those notes.  Other than that I would just say to focus on keeping the chords soft and smooth so your melodies come out well. It is very important for the dynamics of that piece.

[sv3nno]

The first movement needs to be played slower than you do, and more lightly. I'm gonna keep this simple cos you're still a beginner...
The left hand needs to be alot more quieter than the right hand, which also always needs to be played quietly. Always use a metronome to keep your tempo steady - yours is very uneven.
Overall, not too bad, especially for a beginner

[oxy60]

The most important aspect is keep those triplets even, both in speed and volume. Those bass notes form part of a complete chord and should be at the same volume. And now try to play it as softly as possible while still making the notes sound. Don't worry about the recording when you play this soft, it wont' come out well.

[kriatina]

I re-recorded it with a better mic
https://yourlisten.com/channel/content/16977076/Moonlight_sonata

I thought it is extremely good, not only in the context that you have played for only two months but also the "darker" way in how you express this piece. You have obviously thought about it and that feeling comes over. You are on your way, there is no doubt.

Please don't be put off by negative comments because you do give the listener the feeling that you comprehend what this piece is all about and you are on your way.

I wish you good luck, Kristina.

[oxy60]

I thought it is extremely good, not only in the context that you have played for only two months but also the "darker" way in how you express this piece. You have obviously thought about it and that feeling comes over. You are on your way, there is no doubt.

Please don't be put off by negative comments because you do give the listener the feeling that you comprehend what this piece is all about and you are on your way.

I wish you good luck, Kristina.

I first played this piece when I was 11 years old in recital. During the next 50+ years I have kept it in my group of pieces I play regularly. Even though it seems to be a beginning piece it has technical challenges that every pianist must master. Too often people toss away those "simple" pieces. You shouldn't. Once you have them down note for note then you can listen to the sound and make it perfect.