Hi, I'm Mr. "are scales really useful?"Here's a recording of La fille aux cheveux de lin I made today. I suck at doing things under pressure, so it's not as good as I could get it to be, but I'm up for hearing any constructive criticism I get from this.My background on piano: did class piano 6 years ago and did 2 semesters worth of lessons. Went on a 4-year hiatus, and bought a nice Kawai digital keyboard in June, and I've done lessons since then. I learned this piece in around July; it took me about two weeks to get the notes down.The recording is the Kawai plugged into Pianoteq Standard.
2) First, your rendering is strictly metronomic. Is that not somewhat of a contradiction in terms because Debussy never posted a metronome marking on any piece he ever composed (Durant?).However, it is important to note that (above the line), he left specific instructions as to how the tempo should be followed. These were expressed by: "Cedez, Au Movement, etc."3) Therefore, you should research/discover, per my video (along with other sources), that tempo modification (even with the Impressionists) was part and parcel of the "original performance practice" of the day4) THAT DOES NOT MEAN that one should play the music of this composer in a Romantic Period style. Debussy used to go nuts when he was in the audience and a particular performer did so. However, practically every performer today does the same exact thing!5) Finally, you are what most true pedagogues would describe as a great student. That means you are not afraid to expose yourself to criticism in furtherance of your goal.My congratulations to you, accordingly. And as usual for no fee, please contact me by PM if you desire further guidance/inquiry.
Topic: Recording of La fille aux cheveux de lin 