To all Piano/Classical music enthusiasts

Reef · #1 11-02-2005, 04:33 PM

I really need a recommendation for the next classical piano song I should learn to play.

Brief background: I started fiddling on the piano around age 10. I had no formal instruction-just read the level 1 books. Kept playing recreationally until H.S. freshman year where I took lessons. Dropped them as a junior due to financial reasons. Since then (about 5 years), I haven't really learned anything new and only play once a month. I'd like to get back into it minimally.

The song obviously needs to be awesome. As for difficulty, it can range between fuer elise/moonlight sonata to book level 6 difficulty (Bach - Solfeggio).

thanks

crunchy1 · #2 11-02-2005, 04:38 PM

Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata in C Minor

TBag · #3 11-02-2005, 04:50 PM

From your experience I'm guessing you've already learned Pachelbel's Canon, but if not always a classic. I'm a big fan of Maple leaf rag if you're into the old time saloon feel.

Also if you're a FF geek this page is awesome, Final Fantasy sheet music, not exactly stuff you can play for an audience or anything but if you're just learning for personal enjoyment I really like playing some of those. Suteki Da Ne and Aerith's theme are two I particularly enjoy.

TiK · #4 11-02-2005, 04:50 PM

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Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata in C Minor

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That's a good one. How about Debussy's Clair de Lune.

Edit: Now I see someone mentioned ragtime music. How about the Gladiolus Rag? One of my favorite rags.

Reef · #5 11-02-2005, 04:52 PM

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How about Debussy's Clair de Lune.

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Oh ya, that's an awesome song. I'm not sure if it's easy enough though so that I don't take 2 whole years getting it down pat though

Reef · #6 11-02-2005, 04:54 PM

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From your experience I'm guessing you've already learned Pachelbel's Canon, but if not always a classic. I'm a big fan of Maple leaf rag if you're into the old time saloon feel.

Also if you're a FF geek this page is awesome, Final Fantasy sheet music, not exactly stuff you can play for an audience or anything but if you're just learning for personal enjoyment I really like playing some of those. Suteki Da Ne and Aerith's theme are two I particularly enjoy.

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ya, I know pachelbel's canon and Canon in D already. I haven't played FF before.

Rag is ok, not my first preference

Eihli · #7 11-02-2005, 04:59 PM

Silhouette by Opeth.

partygirluk · #8 11-02-2005, 05:02 PM

Are you trying to imply that Moonlight Sonata is easy to play? I'd love to see you try the 3rd movement.

TBag · #9 11-02-2005, 05:12 PM

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Are you trying to imply that Moonlight Sonata is easy to play? I'd love to see you try the 3rd movement.

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Haha, I was thinking the same thing. I'm pretty sure it's safe to not include the 3rd movement though. Good recommendation for Reef to look at if he wants to actually give it a shot. PM me if you want a copy of it to look at =P

GuyOnTilt · #10 11-02-2005, 05:15 PM

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Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata in C Minor

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For your skill level I'd go with this one, and do the full opus not just the Adagio cantabile. If you fully master it (or not) and end up finding it was maybe a bit too easy and want more of a challenge, go with the complete Claire de Lune or Ravel's Pavane pour une infante defunte. All very pretty pieces for ~your skill level. The latter two maybe a bit higher, but that's a good thing. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

GoT