definitely some well tempered clavier
Thanks for the encouragement. I think one of the problems with adding all of the rest of the pieces in these sets, is that I would be well over 100 by the time I got done. I'll try to add the pieces you've mentioned, but as I understood it, the goal was to compile music that that I personally enjoy. Now, who's to say I wouldn't actually prefer some of, for instance, the other Intermezzi over the ones I've listed? I guess I need to listen to more music.Ah, if Step #2 is sticking to it, I think 1a is getting my teacher to comply. I showed her my list today, and it went so-so. She was happy that I'd been thinking long term, but generally thought most of the pieces were too high out of my reach. I guess I can't disagree, that's why it's a five year list, and not a five week list. Basically, she hinted that, if I came to my next lesson with everything she gave me today polished, that she'd be pick a piece off of my list to give to me. She didn't seem overly thrilled to sit down and actually order the list, in terms of difficulty, and what I should be learning first.It'd be a big help if someone could start me off with 3-4 of the pieces that would be appropriate to begin.
Yet more great input, I love these boards! I really did find it inspiring to put this list together, as if, almost just by associating myself with them, it served to boost my confidence.I think the real challenge is connecting the pieces in order to form a feasible long term pass. I worry that if I try to tackle them individually, I will have no way of knowing where I really am at. Maybe it's unrealistic to map out such a long period of time, but I know how effective it is to have a solid plan in order to set targets for yourself. I guess that's what I'm really after, long term targets. Whether or not I make them is irrelevant, it's being able to gauge myself so accurately that is so appealing.Anyway, thanks for putting up with my rambling.
It'd be a big help if someone could start me off with 3-4 of the pieces that would be appropriate to begin.
I am wrapping up a few pieces this week for my lesson next Tuesday, and if all goes well, I should be starting a new piece, and I was definitely wanting to go Chopin, I'll give the Nocturne consideration, although I was leaning towards and Etude. Any suggestions for a first Etude to tackle?
The easiest etude in op25 is no. 2. But it isn't one bit easy...
I have no idea what lostinidlewonder is thinking.[/i].
Do the Moonlight, all of it. That's ridiculous. There are at least four etudes harder than that. Op. 10 No. 6 and 9, Op. 25 No. 1 and 3. Go for 10/9 or 25/1. You'll like those the most.