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Topic: Chopin Polonaise Op.44(sample) (Read 1769 times)

mjames

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Chopin Polonaise Op.44(sample)

on: February 10, 2016, 01:49:09 AM

So I've been working on this polonaise on and off for the past few weeks and it's starting to sound like music but, I haven't fully committed to it. It's a long piece, a long project, and because of that I'm unsure if I can handle. I don't want to get through the entire piece and then realize "I can't play this." So based on the little sample I'd like to hear your opinions on whether I should fully commit to this...

No pedaling because I wanted you guys to fully hear my articulations and stuff...
and below tempo of course. Oh and am i reading the music correctly? Not formally trained so I'm not too sure of my counting sometimes lol.

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adodd81802

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Re: Chopin Polonaise Op.44(sample)

Reply #1 on: February 10, 2016, 09:39:36 AM

You're not formally trained

You're not sure if you're reading the notes correctly

You're not sure of your... counting? I assume you mean with rhythm.

This is a Diploma+ level piece. I cannot see anything else in the Audition section of yours to compare your ability to previous performances, but I feel like you have already given enough information for me to suggest you are not at this level.

I think with enough experience you should know if something is out of your level, if you are even unsure if it is, then it probably is.

That's not to say that you shouldn't try to get better, but you will find it a lot less productive if you don't take those challenges in little steps rather than one massive one.

That's my opinion.

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chopinlover01

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Re: Chopin Polonaise Op.44(sample)

Reply #2 on: February 10, 2016, 04:02:23 PM

It's not terrible. That said, it could be a lot better. Ditto on the remarks of not being at the level yet, but I think you may benefit somewhat from practicing bits and pieces and such from it.

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