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Topic: Book, website, app that gives suggestions of pieces based on one's level  (Read 1970 times)

Offline keyb0ardfweak

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I was wondering if there is a website, book, etc. that gives you suggestions based on skill or level.

Thank you
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Offline dogperson

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There are a couple of places you can search for music at a similar level to what you play. Keep in mind however that grading of pieces is subjective and you may find one grade 4. for instance, easier than another grade 4. In addition, the ratings are not consistent between the different website: Henle  would usually have a much lower rating for the same piece than you would find on pianosyllabus.com

Another  alternative is to look for some of the graded  repertoire books published by organizations such as RCM
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/RCM-Piano-Syllabus-2015.pdf 

Offline keyb0ardfweak

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Thanks @dogperson, I will look into this!  :)
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Offline ryoutak

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Here's a good reference one too. =)

Offline klavieronin

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If you didn't mind spending a bit of money this is a great book; Pianists Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature

https://www.amazon.com.au/Pianists-Standard-Teaching-Performance-Literature/dp/0882846558

Offline keyb0ardfweak

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Here's a good reference one too. =)



Did you do this yourself? Looks great
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Did you do this yourself? Looks great

Nah. I got it from some website. So far the pieces mentioned in the attachment properly refers to the correct grade level, so it has been helpful for me to choose pieces according to the grade level that I want.
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