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Topic: Learning or Performing-Which is better? (Read 1650 times)

piano_learner

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Learning or Performing-Which is better?

on: November 15, 2004, 09:05:46 AM

Although the challenge of learning a new piece is exciting, I prefer it when I have 'Mastered' it and can perform it. Just curious whether other people have the same opinion.

Basically, do you get bored of a piece once you can play it or do you enjoy it more?

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Sydney

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Re: Learning or Performing-Which is better?

Reply #1 on: November 15, 2004, 10:44:11 AM

As for me, there are some works that I feel like playing after a while, again and again. For example, Chopin's Polonaise Fantasie Op61 As-dur. The more I study, the more I learn. On the other hand, there are some works I don't play twice in public. It totally depends on the performer's preference, I guess...