Song/Book recommendations?

[Prophetic]

I'm a level seven/eight RCM and I'm looking to do some pieces that aren't in the book over the summer. (Not with my teacher, but being careful and really listening to myself objectively). Does anybody have any suggestions as to what is accesible at this level? Any help is appreciated. I like the late classical/romantic period if that's any help.

[nicko124]

I'm a level seven/eight RCM and I'm looking to do some pieces that aren't in the book over the summer. (Not with my teacher, but being careful and really listening to myself objectively). Does anybody have any suggestions as to what is accesible at this level? Any help is appreciated. I like the late classical/romantic period if that's any help.

Excuse me but i'm not sure what your asking. Do you want reccomendations on music to play throughout the summer? Can this be any genre, style etc?

If so than you have asked a very general question.

[Prophetic]

Music to work on over the summer, yes.
I don't see it being a general question because I
A) Used the search function and
B) Specified which type of repertoire I enjoy.

[bernhard]

Hmmm...Have a look here :

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,6957.msg69287.html#msg69287
(Chopin pieces grades 7 &

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2412.msg20876.html#msg20876
(Debussy’s pieces in progressive difficulty)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2959.msg25869.html#msg25869
(short, melodious pieces by Debussy)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,5273.msg50900.html#msg50900
(Mozart sonatas and grades)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,1314.msg14339.html#msg14339
( Grieg’s Lyric pieces and grades)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,4046.msg36920.html#msg36920
(Haydn’s sonatas and grades)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,5027.msg47777.html#msg47777
(Brahms pieces and grades)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,5143.msg49023.html#msg49023
(Mendelssohn’s SWW and grades).

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,1864.msg14327.html#msg14327
(neglected pieces)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,1910.msg14856.html#msg14856
(impressionist repertory)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,1898.msg14857.html#msg14857
(Nazareth)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,1943.msg15389.html#msg15389
(Haunting Nocturnal pieces)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2005.msg16286.html#msg16286
(preludes)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2035.msg16633.html#msg16633
(Shostakovich preludes op. 34)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2174.msg18520.html#msg18520
(underplayed concerti)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2213.msg18902.html#msg18902
(Delicate pieces with running passages)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2248.msg19085.html#msg19085
(Moto perpetuos)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2287.msg19431.html#msg19431
(Melancholy and depressing pieces)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2352.msg20235.html#msg20235
(uncommon repertory)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2363.msg20436.html#msg20436
(Barber piano pieces)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2372.msg20574.html#msg20574
(New music – Less than 7 minutes long)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2911.msg24991.html#msg24991
(grade 7 sonatas)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3279.msg29259.html#msg29259
(Gershwin preludes)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3381.msg30191.html#msg30191
(Villa Lobos)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3474.msg30834.html#msg30834
(Richard Strauss & Mahler piano works)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3642.msg33581.html#msg33581
(neglected composers)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3786.msg34321.html#msg34321
(grade 6/7 repertory)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,4094.msg38101.html#msg38101
(Liszt easy pieces)

https://www.pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,7008.msg80656.html#msg80656
(Beautiful music that is not hard to play)

https://www.pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,7498.msg77046.html#msg77046
(Obscure classical sonatas)

https://www.pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,8368.0.html
(Victor Carbajo)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3865.msg34994.html#msg34994
(Schumann’s music –  Album blatter and bunte blatter)

Best wishes,
Bernhard.

[Prophetic]

Apparently I didn't use the right search terms  Thanks for the effort. I will be sure to check it out. :: grumbles words about becoming a sterotypical newbie ::

[abell88]

Just a reminder, Prophetic, that RCM grade 7/8 is roughly equivalent to ABRSM grade 5...so if a piece is marked grade 8 ABRSM, it may be more challenging than you expect!

[bernhard]

Just a reminder, Prophetic, that RCM grade 7/8 is roughly equivalent to ABRSM grade 5...so if a piece is marked grade 8 ABRSM, it may be more challenging than you expect!

In that case, you may as well have a look here too:

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,1970.msg15762.html#msg15762
(easy sonatas)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2314.msg19869.html#msg19869
(Schumann’s Album for the young)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2562.msg22127.html#msg22127
(Suggestions for repertory for someone who has been playing for a year)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,2851.msg24984.html#msg24984
(Introduction to romantic pieces – Bernhard also discusses how technique is specific to pieces)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3721.msg33399.html#msg33399
(grade 4 – 6 repertory)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,3786.msg34321.html#msg34321
(grade 6 repertory)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,4140.msg38111.html#msg38111
(True repertory for total beginners)

https://pianoforum.net/smf/index.php/topic,4238.msg39061.html#msg39061
(easy show off pieces)


Best wishes,
Bernhard

[Prophetic]

The total beginner pieces make me feel weird  This is my fifth year playing. Thanks for the extra suggestion however, [forget your username]  Thanks for the extra time Bernhard. PS: Not complete beginner, but that's about what I can sight read right now. Or what appears in my lesson books right now anyway.