Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata - 3rd movement

[felipe717]

Hi everyone!
OK... Please, consider that I've studied the 3rd movement for only about three weeks... I know it's not good, and I know there are a lot of much better performances, but I'm not a very gifted musician...
I'm sure it's not as good as someone would expect for it, but at least I tried my best, and I want constructive feedback so that I may improve this piece.
Oh, and sorry about the sound - the recorder wasn't the best one as well.
Any suggestion? What did you think about my playing? (Please, sincerity! )

[awesom_o]

I think you would benefit from some more slow practice.

Your actual performance tempo is a bit fast considering your level of musical control.

You play with lots of passion, I can tell. But the passion could be more skillfully woven into the performance.

[felipe717]

I think you would benefit from some more slow practice.

Your actual performance tempo is a bit fast considering your level of musical control.

You play with lots of passion, I can tell. But the passion could be more skillfully woven into the performance.

Thank you for the answer! I was surprised when I read that I played with lots of passion. That was one of the last things I would expect to hear, and I got really happy.
Yes, my performance is kind of "stuck", somewhat messy, imo, and obviously full of mistakes. I have studied this piece for a few weeks, though, and I'll surely follow your advice and try to improve my technical skills.
Thank you very much!

[pianoplunker]

Hi everyone!
OK... Please, consider that I've studied the 3rd movement for only about three weeks... I know it's not good, and I know there are a lot of much better performances, but I'm not a very gifted musician...
I'm sure it's not as good as someone would expect for it, but at least I tried my best, and I want constructive feedback so that I may improve this piece.
Oh, and sorry about the sound - the recorder wasn't the best one as well.
Any suggestion? What did you think about my playing? (Please, sincerity! )

You play it too fast and are losing articulation in some parts
The are a few spots where the rhythm is lost and it is very distracting
Dynamics and feeling are very good but could be better if the notes are more clear rather than fast

[felipe717]

You play it too fast and are losing articulation in some parts
The are a few spots where the rhythm is lost and it is very distracting
Dynamics and feeling are very good but could be better if the notes are more clear rather than fast

Thank you for the answer!
I think that the only solution for that is practicing slower, as already said before. I'm going to study this piece a lot more - certainly, pieces like that take much time of pratice until they get decent. I'll follow your advice and see how it goes.
Thank you!!

[cometear]

I guess it's alright for a few weeks. Still. I'd rather hear something of a bit higher quality that you worked a year on.

[felipe717]

I guess it's alright for a few weeks. Still. I'd rather hear something of a bit higher quality that you worked a year on.

Thanks for the answer!
Yes, perhaps I'll record another piece wherein I'm more confident. (:
But, anyway, thank you!

[cometear]

Thanks for the answer!
Yes, perhaps I'll record another piece wherein I'm more confident. (:
But, anyway, thank you!

That would be great.