What second piece could I learn?

[lucasejp]

Currently working on Rachmaninoff's Moment Musical No.4 and it's going well. However, after about an hour of practice I get burnt out and would love to learn another piece on the side.

Any piece suggestions which wouldn't take much time (preferably minor piece)!

[rodrigow_]

 Not sure what your taste is, but some Chopin preludes definitely come to mind (especially numbers 4, 7 and 20). They are considerably short and not technically difficult, but require some interpretation and expressiveness work.

 Some other recommendations:
     - Bach: Preludes.
     - Erik Satie: Gnossiennes and Gymnopédies.

[anacrusis]

Can you help us narrow our suggestions down by providing more info about what you are looking for? Which era? (Romantic, baroque...?) What mood or style?

[lucasejp]

Can you help us narrow our suggestions down by providing more info about what you are looking for? Which era? (Romantic, baroque...?) What mood or style?

Prefferably romantic - minor key, sad/dramatic pieces!

[transitional]

Maybe a Chopin nocturne? For me Op. 27 No. 1 and Op. 48 No. 1 come to mind. Or if you want another Rachmaninoff, the Elegie or famous Prelude from Morceaux de fantaisie?

[lucasejp]

Maybe a Chopin nocturne? For me Op. 27 No. 1 and Op. 48 No. 1 come to mind. Or if you want another Rachmaninoff, the Elegie or famous Prelude from Morceaux de fantaisie?

I'd love to - but would you not say those pieces require full attention or do you think they can be learned 'on the side'

[transitional]

Well, they definitely feel less substantial than the Moment Musical. The prelude, especially, is a lot easier than it sounds.

You could try something from Schumann's Carnaval - Chiarina and Aveu fun ones that meet your criteria, and are a bit easier than the ones I previously mentioned.

[lucasejp]

Well, they definitely feel less substantial than the Moment Musical. The prelude, especially, is a lot easier than it sounds.

You could try something from Schumann's Carnaval - Chiarina and Aveu fun ones that meet your criteria, and are a bit easier than the ones I previously mentioned.

I've had a play through the prelude and I think it's the one I like best! It doesn't seem too hard either - should have it perfected after learning it on the side after about a month or so! Thanks