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m1469

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Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

on: May 15, 2013, 06:56:17 PM

Just need to express. Here is a snippet, just the opening, measures 1-35.

Ballade.b.mp3 (2442.95 kB - downloaded 220 times.)

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #1 on: May 15, 2013, 08:44:26 PM

DO NOT USE any pedal in the part right before the left hand trill.
Also, in the part right before the ornaments, after you set your bass, DO NOT CLEAR your pedal.
Also, you used so much Ritardando, that the parts where I am supposed to hear the rit., it just disappeared.

Lovely opening.

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #2 on: May 16, 2013, 03:09:33 PM

thanks for your helpful insights.

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #3 on: May 16, 2013, 09:27:36 PM

I wasn't being sarcastic, fyi.

i am harmless.

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #4 on: May 16, 2013, 09:36:50 PM

Yeah, there's no sarcasm here.

*hokus pokus, bonus jocus, malus locus, hokus pokus!*

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #5 on: May 17, 2013, 02:22:45 AM

Holler if you need any help with fingering...

Btw, i like your trill!

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #6 on: May 17, 2013, 04:15:01 AM

doesn't take well to criticism...

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #7 on: May 17, 2013, 04:43:11 AM

Pretty good start, and here is a suggestion on the eighth notes, try to have a consistent tempo and correct note values, it seems like some notes you are holding them longer than usual. Also chopin2015 sums it up pretty well

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #8 on: May 18, 2013, 08:21:06 PM

I agree with all the posts so far. Also, I think adding a little rubato from measures 1-5 would add more musicality to the beginning of the piece. Great job! Maybe you could post another recording of the piece when you complete it?

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #9 on: May 18, 2013, 08:57:02 PM

Quote from: pandylover18 on May 18, 2013, 08:21:06 PM

Maybe you could post another recording of the piece when you complete it?

I'll have to talk with my manager about that. :-

BOOM

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #10 on: July 13, 2013, 05:52:58 PM

hopfully this isn't to late: i myself played this ballade in a masterclass by dina yoffe (2nd prize at chopin international piano competition 1975 after no less then zimerman), and she really highlighted the fact that the chords following the right hand each time shuld sound very soft as if marked pianissimo or sotto voce. plus, the first theme shuold be more orginized and a bit more Metronomic (not like a robot but still). you should also pay more attention and emphasize the first and fourth bit at the 6\4 part (G--D--C-----G--E--F#.....)
hope this was helpul.

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #11 on: July 13, 2013, 10:27:40 PM

Not everybody who posts here wants to be criticized, and definitely no 'well ment advice'. They either just want compliments or havent discovered youtube yet

PS love you too m1469

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Re: Chopin Ballade no. 1 in g minor - snippet

Reply #12 on: August 01, 2013, 03:48:05 PM

Quote from: gyzzzmo on July 13, 2013, 10:27:40 PM

PS love you too m1469

Thanks.

And thanks to all for your comments!

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