Polichinelle and humoresque (by Rachmaninoff)

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I don't want this to turn into one of those stupid am I ready to play this piece yet forums, but I was just curious how hard these pieces are.  The sheetmusic doesn't look to bad, so I was wondering if there were any parts of them that would give me troube.  Or what level they are.  I'm currently on about prelude in c# level.  My teacher plans on me starting the pathetique after I finish with all the other pieces I'm currently working on.  I know you can't tell how well I can play by what pieces I've played so far., but I'm going to be away from my teacher from a few months (I'm trying to find a new one in the meantime), and was wondering if this looked like something I could start on by myself.  Your comments are strongly encouraged.  If you would just like to tell me I'm an idiot, then go for it.

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Oh come on.... I know it's a stupid post, but somebody has to have played one of these pieces.  I command you all to respond, or else......

[JP]

I cannot comment on Humoresque.. For Polichinelle, for the most part it isnt a hard piece but there are several passages that are a little challenging.  You should read thru the entire score while listening to the recording.. You'll spot the passages I speak ok quiet easily.

I dont think (not sure!), this piece is usually worked on during the grades..   

If you're madly in love with it, then give a try and at worst you can complete when you are able to..

[pianojems]

I played the Humoreske and it is a lot easier than it looks on paper. You should have no problem at all considering that you played the C#prelude. By the way can you send me the music for it because it has been a while and I lost my copy thanks

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Hi chev_bigblock:

I played polichinelle some time ago and I liked very much. It is a nice piece not so difficult but with certain load of musical intensity. The problem I had was principally with the introduction, I think I never played the ornaments as I should, I’m not happy yet how I do it. What comes after the introduction is not so hard, but try to play all the chords properly, they have to fulfill your environment.

On the other hand, in the second part with the arpeggios in the right hand, your thumb will work a lot because it will lead the second theme.  I always got my thumb quite tired after the piece. Try keep your fingers relaxed in this part.

Aside that I’m sure you will enjoy polichinelle and you’ll be part of it in a short time.

Good work
Dreamplaying