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martha96

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Ravel-La Valse

on: June 18, 2014, 05:27:06 PM

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone can help me with the ossias written in the original transcription of 'La Valse' made by Ravel. I'm currently learning the piece and while reading through, I figured out that I can't get the right way of playing all the glissandi and the chromaticism. I really need help and I hope those who offer me some advice and tips have played the piece down to performance level. Kisses & hugs, Martha.

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flashyfingers

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #1 on: June 18, 2014, 09:20:44 PM

Have you ever practiced fingering a glissando?
I would start there.

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martha96

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #2 on: June 19, 2014, 08:33:40 AM

You're right. I've never played glissandos, but I only wanted to know how the glissando must fit in the music. What chords should and should not be ommited in order to play the glissando?

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flashyfingers

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #3 on: June 19, 2014, 09:44:18 PM

Can you provide a score?

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martha96

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #4 on: June 22, 2014, 10:32:48 PM

I appreciate your concern, but I gave up on La Valse due to its difficulty. I find it rather awkward for the hand.

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flashyfingers

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #5 on: June 23, 2014, 12:09:06 AM

Quote from: martha96 on June 22, 2014, 10:32:48 PM

I appreciate your concern, but I gave up on La Valse due to its difficulty. I find it rather awkward for the hand.

It is rather long.

Perhaps some other Ravel?

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martha96

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 03:37:29 PM

I've played 'Valses nobles et sentimentales' before and thought of moving forward, so I gave up on the idea of playing other Ravel than 'La Valse'. I sight read through Brahms Sonata No.1 and Chopin's Second Sonata and I simply can't decide. Both seem a challenge and I'm not aware which is technically/musically/learning-wise easier to grasp.

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #7 on: June 23, 2014, 10:33:50 PM

Quote from: martha96 on June 23, 2014, 03:37:29 PM

I've played 'Valses nobles et sentimentales' before and thought of moving forward, so I gave up on the idea of playing other Ravel than 'La Valse'. I sight read through Brahms Sonata No.1 and Chopin's Second Sonata and I simply can't decide. Both seem a challenge and I'm not aware which is technically/musically/learning-wise easier to grasp.

Why not Schubert sonata?

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martha96

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #8 on: June 24, 2014, 12:16:21 AM

My teacher asked me to decide between these two mentioned above.

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flashyfingers

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #9 on: June 24, 2014, 02:28:50 AM

The Brahms and the Chopin are so different. Which composer have you played more of?

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martha96

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #10 on: June 24, 2014, 09:47:46 AM

Yes, they are, but I love them both... I've performed on stage many Chopin works before (Nocturnes, Waltzes, Mazurkas, Etudes, Fantasie Op.49), but never played on stage Brahms.

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Re: Ravel-La Valse

Reply #11 on: June 24, 2014, 03:09:38 PM

Interesting!

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