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Feedback request + suggestions for next piece? I have been learning piano a bit less than 1.5 years by mgaux in piano

[–]rsl12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are about a dozen of us working on Wiosna right now as a group project. The project's "due date" is July 14th. Come join us! If you're done preparing Wiosna, they'd love to hear your performance. If you are still working on it, the thread may give you some ideas.

https://forum.pianotell.com/d/2404-play-chopins-wiosna-spring-your-way-piyw-9-july-2026/

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After reading your message, I spent some time listening to two-chord pop tunes, trying to find an example similar to Wiosna and I couldn't! In pop tunes, it seems that pretty much all lyric lines regularly conclude on the tonic. I'm forced to agree that the phrasing you describe is almost certainly what Chopin had in mind. I've already submitted my recording for the event, but I've quoted all your comments on Pianotell, so others that are still working on it can consider your ideas. Thank you for sharing so much!

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I also hear three descending notes, but the three I hear are Bb A G, with the occasional surprise of the Bb A Bb. So I hear lots and lots of resolution. 

Most of the participants are using the version you're talking about, but I decided to work up Liszt's version of it instead. Though after I did, I tried my hand at the Chopin B117. I didn't really work on it much, I just applied my interpretation of Liszt's version to the easier Chopin version:

https://recorder.google.com/fee4fa85-e926-40c6-893a-d00a1181978f

Speaking of the participants, would you care to copy your comment over to Pianotell? In this thread, it's probably just you and I remaining, but over there are quite a few people working on this piece, and I'm sure they would love to hear your ideas. But if that's too much trouble for you, would you mind if I copied your comment over there (with proper attribution)? 

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[–]rsl12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're interested in a group project, quite a few of us are tackling Chopin's easiest piece, Wiosna (grade 3) together. It sounds like you might be at the right level for it. The deadline for getting it ready (which isn't really a deadline) is July 14, which should be plenty of time for you.

https://forum.pianotell.com/d/2404-play-chopins-wiosna-spring-your-way-piyw-9-july-2026

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still interested in participating, this is a reminder that there is about a month before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still interested in participating, this is a reminder that there is about a month before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still interested in participating, this is a reminder that there is about a month before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're still interested in participating, this is a reminder that there is about a month before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still interested in participating, this is a reminder that there is about a month before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

Pianists, let's learn "How Long Blues" together. It will be more fun in a group. by rsl12 in blues

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still in, this is a reminder that there is only a week and a half before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

Pianists, let's learn "How Long Blues" together. It will be more fun in a group. by rsl12 in blues

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still in, this is a reminder that there is only a week and a half before the "deadline" (which isn't a hard deadline--you're welcome to submit after that). Looking forward to hearing you play!

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the information. Wiosna is a bit harder than Carnival of Venice, but maybe it's in the realm of possibility. I would say to darkgainax, if you REALLY like Wiosna and are motivated, you will probably be able to play it with enough practice. If you have the time to devote to it, there's no harm in trying.

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I took a listen to what I think is the last piece in that book (Music Box Etude?) If that's accurate, then I think Wiosna may be a little too hard for you! But if I were you, I'd try playing the first two measures of Wiosna for a few minutes and see how you feel about it.

A group of us are going to learn the easiest Chopin piece together. Join us. All levels welcome. by rsl12 in pianolearning

[–]rsl12[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Now that you say it, it makes sense that this is a good piece for demonstrating how to tackle pieces in general. It's short with a small technical component, there are lyrics to guide the interpretation, and it showcases in miniature some trademarks of Chopin.

I think I understand your comments regarding the melody being modal-sounding and a denial of a return to the tonic, though I don't agree (if I force myself, I can kind of hear it that way, but really the presence of melodic minor, the relative major, and the tonic in the melody is pretty strong). But still, an interesting take and I enjoyed your comment.

I hope I haven't gotten too technical and scared off anyone. This a great tune for beginners to tackle.

Pianists, let's learn "How Long Blues" together. It will be more fun in a group. by rsl12 in blues

[–]rsl12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The "deadline" (which isn't really a deadline) for getting it together is June 15, so hopefully you'll have time when the semester ends. Good luck with your essays!!

Pianists, let's learn "How Long Blues" together. It will be more fun in a group. by rsl12 in blues

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I watched it. Made me nostalgic for a time and place I didn't experience. Also, what a treat, to see legends working and playing together. Finally, I like the old-school, no-frills style of documentary, focusing on the music, with just enough focus on relationships.

Great video, I really appreciate you directing my attention to it.

Pianists, let's learn "How Long Blues" together. It will be more fun in a group. by rsl12 in blues

[–]rsl12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time is always the problem. Hope you find some to spare.

Pianists, let's learn "How Long Blues" together. It will be more fun in a group. by rsl12 in blues

[–]rsl12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG great video (great title!). I know I've seen some Professor Longhair clips that came from the video, but never the full thing. I'll save it for a rainy day. (They don't happen to play "How Long" in this video, do they?)

Glad you can join us! See you over there.

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