Piano Rep Suggestions For A Non-Pianist?
Allison M asked:
I am a second year classical voice major and I’ve just finished my piano requirements for my degree. I have basic keyboard skills in that I can sight read my way around a simple two to three line score ( though the alto clef still eludes me… I hate score reading..!) and feel comfortable churning out simple pieces in an afternoon (To about grade 3 in the Canadian Conservatory system.)
I am a second year classical voice major and I’ve just finished my piano requirements for my degree. I have basic keyboard skills in that I can sight read my way around a simple two to three line score ( though the alto clef still eludes me… I hate score reading..!) and feel comfortable churning out simple pieces in an afternoon (To about grade 3 in the Canadian Conservatory system.)
For the longest time, I avoided piano music, preferring to focus on my vocal endeavors but lately I feel as though my mother’s beautiful baby grand sitting alone and un-played is far too sad to bear.
Unfortunately, I know virtually nothing about the piano repertoire and don’t know where to begin. Like most neophytes, I enjoy the works of Chopin and Schuman– in particular Chopin’s nocturnes. I am also a huge fan of Schuman’s Fantasiestüke, but I am certain these works are currently above me.
Can anyone suggest some short works or etudes that would be suitable for a beginner like myself?
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Go you. I love Chopin, but I didn’t start working on that until a year into piano.
For begginers MOZART MOZART MOZART
Sonata No.15 K.545 Allegro Mvmt 1
Chopin Nocturnes (depends on the nocturne) aren’t that difficult, and you can find them on the same website…
Fantasia in D Minor by Mozart
and The Well Tempered Clavier by Bach
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Work hard at it, and it shouldn’t be too difficult!
Good luck!
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Soo.. you’re a beginner. Then you will like these pieces! they’re very lyrical, beautiful, and they are easy:
Those were Clementi Sonatinas. They’re ordered by difficulty, so start with one , then 2, then 3… etc. they’re six
This is little waltz(about 2 pages) by Ludwig van Beethoven, it’s very nice, and i’m sure you can play it:
BYE!!
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You don’t mention a familiarity with Chopin’s “Preludes”, which from the description of your experiences with the piano, one would surmise that you probably would be.
But should you not, I would recommend that a few of them might be worth your while exploring: many are only one page in length, and comparable to most of his etudes and some others, are very simple and easy to play.
Examples:
(it’s painfully obvious at the outset of this series, that not all are easy)
They usually come all in one volume(see Schirmer).
Alberich
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Schumann: Album für die Jugend
It is just that, a collection for young people. These are simple and very musical pieces of one or two pages. They are a staple for children and young players of all ages. They are a far cry from other repertoire at this technical level in their variety and great musicality.
There are a goodly number of pieces. You can learn one or more quickly, and going through the entire collection can do you nothing but good and no harm. I considered your comment on reading in recommending these, another aspect I thought made these a worthwhile goal for you.
best regards, petr b.