Prelude in C Major, J.S. Bach (Intermediate Piano Solo) Alfred's Adult Level 3

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2015
  • TEACHER DEMO. This lovely song by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is from "The Well-Tempered Clavier" Volume 1. It was intended as a warm-up for keyboard players before playing more difficult pieces, but it has become one of Bach's most well known and recorded compositions. I'm dedicating this performance to Christine for her love and appreciation of Bach.
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    Performed on a Bosendorfer 7'4" Concert Grand Piano (225SP) by Norma Meis
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  • @rickmorrison4440
    @rickmorrison4440 3 роки тому +54

    I am an old guy (75) working on this piece from the same music. It is actually a very easy piece. I love practicing it because it makes people think you actually can play something. And as every budding pianist learns, the first song you must learn is “Something”. Because everywhere you go people will ask, “can you play Something?” It seems to be a very popular song. So once you learn “Something “ you join the ranks of the legion of pianists who can also play “Something”. P.S. if anyone has the music for “Something” please let me know. Thank you.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  3 роки тому +9

      That was awesome!! I love your sense of humor!! Yes, it is important to be able to play "Something". :) --Norma

    • @siyilee
      @siyilee 3 роки тому +2

      I have learned "Come Back to Sorento" within 4 months of ever touching a Piano. I learn from the Faber adult piano adventure series but a girlfriend of mine made it a quest for us to learn this song together, so I kind of took on it which is above my current level, but it was so satisfying to play this "something"... I know exactly what you mean. Having learned it by heart, I can sit down at any piano and play this song... I know I am not trying to pretend to be anything better than I am, but still it is great to have a song you can play out beautifully!

    • @gigi-1753
      @gigi-1753 2 роки тому +3

      I believe "Something" is very often regarded to be "Für Elise"😉

    • @jackiewong2900
      @jackiewong2900 Рік тому +1

      My something is Toccata in D minor😢

    • @jackiewong2900
      @jackiewong2900 Рік тому

      I'm so hurry to touch and go to get the "the something"😢

  • @roadkingmnl
    @roadkingmnl 7 місяців тому +2

    I was getting so bored during the covid quarantine that at 69 decided I wanted to learn Moonlight Sonata. I can't read notes but learned it through UA-cam videos. When I had memorized it well enough, took about 6 months, I listened to the various renditions and I loved the version of Vladimir Horowitz and it took me about another 8 month before I was happy with my version of Horowitz. Now at 72, I wanted to learn Bach's Prelude in C Major and again UA-cam was my friend. Because of my constant practice learning Moonlight Sonata, it only took me less than a month to learn the Prelude and am happy with the results. Not bad for an old man who can't read notes. These two pieces give me so much peace when I play them. I wish I had listened to my mother when she was encouraging me to learn piano when I was younger.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  7 місяців тому +2

      Yes, those are both very beautiful, peaceful pieces of music, much loved, and well worth learning. I am so glad that you decided to learn them, put in the effort, persevered, and you did it!! So, is there another piece of music that is calling to you? --Norma

    • @roadkingmnl
      @roadkingmnl 5 місяців тому

      @@92pianokeys40 yes!! Hoping to learn The Swan by Saint-Saens and Love Theme by Catherine Rollins :)

  • @christinelinder-skach6940
    @christinelinder-skach6940 7 років тому +22

    Another listen. So beautiful. So soothing. So peaceful.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  7 років тому +1

      Thank you for listening and commenting again! Glad that you found it beautiful and peaceful. I find this song to be very relaxing as well. NM

  • @winstondrakes3843
    @winstondrakes3843 5 років тому +9

    Hauntingly romantic and classically artistic. It melts you when you listen.

  • @russelfernandes8483
    @russelfernandes8483 4 роки тому +1

    I was looking for some inspiration....and like an angel you're there again. Thank you for posting this!

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому

      So sweet!! I'm happy to be the piano angel providing some inspiration for your musical journey! Glad that you enjoyed it! --Norma

  • @virginiaclark2476
    @virginiaclark2476 2 роки тому +2

    BEAUTUFUL. Can't wait to learn it!!🤩😍💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! It's a lovely piece, I'm sure you'll enjoy playing it. --Norma

  • @TheSunshinedreamer1
    @TheSunshinedreamer1 5 років тому +6

    I now do this as a warm up now almost daily since I have committed it to memory.
    Beautiful piano on which to play this gorgeous nostalgic piece-thanx for sharing.
    I really wish Alfred would do Levels 4 and 5:) The solos and theoretical teaching is absolutely fantastic!

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  5 років тому +6

      Yes, great warm-up piece and good for you committing it to memory! I've had other comments from listeners wondering what to do next and wishing that Alfred's did a Level 4 & 5. I agree that they have done an exceptional job with this adult series. Below might give you some ideas depending on your interests:
      There are many different books and sheets that I use when a student is at the intermediate level depending on their tastes and preferences.
      In the Classical category: Alfred's Masterwork Classics Levels 1 - 10, Essential Piano Repertoire edited by Keith Snell Levels 1 - 10, (In each of these series you could probably start at about level 4.)
      In the Jazz category: Jazz, Rags & Blues by Martha Mier Books 1 - 5 (could start about book 2-3), Especially in Jazzy Style by Dennis Alexander Books 1 - 3 (could start in book 2).
      Both Martha Mier and Dennis Alexander have nice series of more lyrical compositions that they call "In Romantic Style" or "Romantic Impressions" or "Especially in Romantic Style" with several books in each set. (could start in book 2)
      In the pop/movie category: Alfred's Greatest Hits Level 3 (in their Adult series) offers some very good arrangements.
      For Technique: Alfred's Technical Skills Levels 1 - 10 (could start about Level 4), "Burgmuller, Czerny & Hanon" edited by Ingrid Jacobson (start in book 1).
      And that's a very brief offering of some of the books that I use with students. There is so much excellent music and resources available to us now, the options are endless, but that should give you a starting point for some to consider. Those books are available from Amazon.com and SheetMusicPlus.com and often will show preview pages. I do not have a sheet music store on my island so I have to rely on the internet for purchasing music. Also, I do digital downloads from MusicNotes.com and SheetMusicPlus.com when I'm looking for a specific song.
      There are some videos on my You Tube Channel from "Masterwork Classics", "Essential Piano Repertoire", "Jazz, Rags, & Blues", and "Alfred's Greatest Hits" to give you an idea of some of those. They are easy to find through the "playlist" option.
      Hope that helps as you continue your musical journey and please let me know if you find some great books or single sheets that you particularly enjoy. --Norma

  • @ryanmuller1994
    @ryanmuller1994 4 роки тому +16

    im only towards the end of book 1, cannot wait to play this, you played it very lovely

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much!

    • @worldmusictheory
      @worldmusictheory Рік тому

      how far have you come with your piano after all this time bro? i’m also near the end of book one, just finished learning ‘blow the man down’

  • @Sirgofman
    @Sirgofman 6 років тому +1

    perfect rhythm!

  • @pianolearner7
    @pianolearner7 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @christinelinder-skach6940
    @christinelinder-skach6940 8 років тому +3

    So beautiful. You could set a metronome to your tempo! I do play this piece as a tribute to Bach before each practice. It is nice to know that he indented as a warm up.

    • @roberthbennett
      @roberthbennett 3 роки тому

      Or…. Use the metronome to practice but vary the tempo throughout. It is OK to add your own feelings.

  • @juliamay2156
    @juliamay2156 2 роки тому +2

    Yes. Fine job.

  • @rubypat4421
    @rubypat4421 2 роки тому

    Very nice ..I hope to play this on piano and harp someday!!

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому

      My sister and I used to play this as a piano/harp duet regularly for weddings and dinner parties. :)

  • @roberthbennett
    @roberthbennett 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice job!

  • @MarkHopewell
    @MarkHopewell Рік тому

    'Meditative playing this. Funny how the brain disconnects from physical reality and ones fingers just go on automatic while one drifts off into another place.
    Thank you. I look forward to playing this again soon.

  • @sloth8632
    @sloth8632 6 років тому

    I think I'll learn this one next, instead of Toccata in D minor! Beautiful piece, very relaxing.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  6 років тому +1

      Yes it is! I teach my students the Toccata in D minor after they have completed all of the others in the "Ambitious Section". It's the most difficult and best saved for last. Good choice! --Norma

  • @Slarti
    @Slarti 8 років тому

    I used to play classical guitar(stopping after a finger injury) and decided to take up piano - I have been teaching myself this piece and wonder what I could play next - I love Bach.
    You play this piece very well :)

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  8 років тому +1

      Thank you! Since you are enjoying this Bach song, you might like to try "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" also by J. S. Bach. Here's the link to my video of it which also includes a link to the music in the description below the video. ua-cam.com/video/XOuac6gB5w0/v-deo.html Also you might want to listen to some of the other Bach songs that are included in my Essential Piano Repertoire playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLIx-hGjmqNJFIZKRxNyUUInDnoN3UuWOO.html and Masterwork Classics playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLIx-hGjmqNJGZ_sznyMBBXTqQouoJ1OFx.html Since you played classical guitar, you would probably enjoy either the Essential Piano Repertoire series or the Masterwork Classics series which are both available in Levels 1 - 10 from Amazon. I'm guessing that your ability would be in the Level 2 -5 range, which you could figure out by watching some of my videos at those levels (they are all labeled accordingly), and also looking at the previews of the music on Amazon. You may enjoy some of the Burgmuller and Streabbog as well. Hope that helps, NM.

    • @Slarti
      @Slarti 7 років тому

      Sorry for not replying - thank you very much for all that information, I am loving playing piano.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  7 років тому

      Great to hear that 5 months later you are loving to play the piano! I hope that will continue for many more years as it has for me. A lifetime of learning with so much music available to us and skills that can always be further developed. Happy New Year! Norma

  • @robloxbest9058
    @robloxbest9058 3 роки тому +3

    I am working on this piece too, im almost finished it!

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  3 роки тому

      Good for you! Great piece to have under the fingers. I've been playing this one for years. It's one of those pieces that has longevity and remained a favorite of many. Thank you to Johann Sebastian Bach! --Norma

  • @Nz-xc4jp
    @Nz-xc4jp 5 років тому

    I know this notes in my head and I know how to play them. But I played them like a robot.. how I get like you smoothness in the hands.. you playing it very smooth. I wish I could do that..

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  5 років тому +3

      Try to relax the hands a bit more, curved fingers, playing on the pads, not stiff. Allow for flexibility in the wrist, don't lock the forearm. It also sounds less robotic with greater variance in the "dynamics" (the p, mp, mf, f, cresc, dim., etc.) And even maintaining a positive mental image, thinking smooth, even, flowing, relaxed, beautiful, peaceful, etc. and then those thoughts will translate from the mind down through the arms to the fingers. --Norma

    • @Nz-xc4jp
      @Nz-xc4jp 5 років тому +1

      @@92pianokeys40 Really thanks for your extensive message.Will do :)

  • @moxigeren50gabe23
    @moxigeren50gabe23 8 років тому +17

    wow you have the metronome in your fingers,just amazing,im learning it but I tend to play faster as the piece go on

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  8 років тому +10

      Honestly, that's a constant problem for me as well. When a song has a very repetitive pattern in it, it is very easy to increase the tempo as you play through the song and not even realize it. I have to make a very conscious effort to be consistent with the tempo and I don't always succeed. In a live performance, the audience might not even notice it, but You Tube videos aren't quite so forgiving when you can click on different sections of a song and obviously hear different tempos. If I'm struggling with maintaining a constant tempo, I will play through a song with the metronome several times until I feel like I'm used to the way it feels throughout the song and then try again without it and see how I do. NM

    • @moxigeren50gabe23
      @moxigeren50gabe23 8 років тому +1

      +92PianoKeys Thank you for sharing it, I would like you to check out my version of etude opus 10 Tristesse by Chopin here in my channel and let me know what you think, that piece i played it totally by ear

    • @TheGavranatar
      @TheGavranatar 5 років тому +2

      Reminds of that joke: How do you know a drummer is at the door? The knocking gets faster and faster..

  • @samih1135
    @samih1135 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Norma❤ I started learning the piano 3 years ago (still in alfred book 2) and sometimes I wonder whether I’ll ever be able to play a fast piece (e.g. I can only play this piece at 70 bpm even though i try to speed up but I would make way too many mistakes and forget about dynamics). My piano instructor says adult learners have a limit on the pieces (or tempos) they can play. Is there anything I can do to help me play faster? Thank you.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  Рік тому +4

      It is far better to play a piece slowly with accuracy, dynamics, articulation, etc. than faster and full of errors. As adult students, we always have high expectations and want to play things faster sooner so what you are feeling is exceedingly typical. I've found that children are much more patient with the learning process since they don't come to the keyboard with the depth and breadth of musical experience that adults have.
      Learning to play the piano is a time intensive journey. It can take an average student who practices an average amount of time 10 years to have the capacity to be able to play advanced piano literature reasonably well and that would be a very far cry from a piano virtuoso.
      That being said, adults do learn to play the piano more quickly than children since they have already developed more finger strength and dexterity and have a greater understanding of translating symbols (notation) into something else. I get to do chords and octaves so much sooner with my adult students. With some of my little ones, it can take us several years before they have the hand capacity for that. So don't berate yourself for not coming to the instrument sooner in life. Now is an excellent time to be learning to play the piano! There are so many, many benefits for us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually!
      Regarding your tempo ability, there are a lot of variables that can be involved in that. Do you have arthritis or hand injuries that you are dealing with?? Are you in your 50's or 80's??
      I have found that my adult piano students who are in their 80's and are new to the instrument struggle with fast tempos but for those who have been playing for many years they can still be very adept in their 80's.
      If you want to work on increasing your tempo, technical exercises are going to be the foundation. Scales, chords, arpeggios, thirds, 5 finger exercises, etc. Lots of repetition of easy patterns to develop your finger dexterity. Music that isn't a challenge for you with note reading but where you can focus on movement. Easy "Etudes" can be a great source of exercise that are more interesting musically.
      You might want to take a look at "Junior Hanon" on Amazon:
      www.amazon.com/Junior-Hanon-Alfred-Masterwork-Charles-Louis/dp/0739012908/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2NKZIYD65DPKO&keywords=easy+hanon&qid=1687889176&sprefix=easy+hanon%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-3
      Also Technical Skills Levels 1-2 or 3 on Amazon:
      www.amazon.com/Alfred-Presents-Technical-Skills-Level/dp/0739013327/ref=sr_1_2?crid=30G1DVPYVFAVT&keywords=Technical+skills+piano+jane+magrath&qid=1687889274&sprefix=technical+skills+piano+jane+magrath%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-2
      www.amazon.com/Masterwork-Technical-Skills-Level-3/dp/0739004948/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/138-6292218-7949327?pd_rd_w=a9hJ9&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=8N6ASVHY1350YDR0PBQA&pd_rd_wg=n7doG&pd_rd_r=252ef68f-0692-4b46-aac7-3808c73c3230&pd_rd_i=0739004948&psc=1
      And of course, there are many, many other options available in this technical skills category, but these can give you a potential start point.
      You can get faster than you are now! Don't be discouraged. You'll just need to make it a very regular part of your piano practice time, at least 5 days a week, 10-15 mins. a day, and if you are able to do that at 2 different times of the day, that will give you even more benefits.
      After a few months, please let me know how it is going.
      All the very best to you in your piano journey and Aloha from Hawaii! --Norma

    • @samih1135
      @samih1135 Рік тому

      @@92pianokeys40 Thank you so much for the tips Norma! I’m 35 and don’t have any wrist problems. Will work on it and let you know❤️

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  Рік тому +3

      @@samih1135 Oh wonderful!! At age 35 you will definitely be able to build some excellent tempo with time and practice! You have many wonderful years of enjoying the piano ahead of you!
      I had one more idea for you, "Pentascale Pro" there is a Book 1 & 2 in this series. And they also include optional teacher duets which are quite fun!
      www.amazon.com/Pentascale-Pro-Bk-Introduction-Enhancement/dp/0739057758/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HQOOIVMVR9UD&keywords=pentascale+pro+book+1&qid=1687895604&sprefix=pentascale+pro+book+1%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1

  • @DavidGomezTV
    @DavidGomezTV 4 роки тому +2

    Hi, I love your videos and they have been really helpful. What do you recommend after the third alfred book? The structure of this method books has been perfect for my learning process and I'm afraid that playing loose repertoire pieces will not be as helpful as the method

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому +7

      So glad that you have found the videos helpful in your musical journey through the Alfred's Adult series! I wish they did a Level 4 book as well since it is nice to have the structure and the variety that they include in this method series all in one book. But thankfully, there are other graded series which will offer some order to the many musical options available.
      There are many different books and sheets that I use when a student is at the intermediate level depending on their tastes and preferences.
      Here are a few ideas for you:
      In the Classical category: Alfred's Masterwork Classics Levels 1 - 10, Essential Piano Repertoire edited by Keith Snell Levels 1 - 10, (In each of these series you could probably start at about level 4.)
      In the Jazz category: Jazz, Rags & Blues by Martha Mier Books 1 - 5 (could start about book 2-3), Especially in Jazzy Style by Dennis Alexander Books 1 - 3 (could start in book 2).
      Both Martha Mier and Dennis Alexander have nice series of more lyrical compositions that they call "In Romantic Style" or "Romantic Impressions" or "Especially in Romantic Style" with several books in each set. (could start in book 2)
      In the Pop/Movie/Broadway category: Alfred's Greatest Hits Level 3 (in their Adult series) offers some very good arrangements.
      In the Sacred category: Alfred's Sacred Performer series, many great books to choose from, look for those that have the Intermediate label.
      For Technique: Alfred's Technical Skills Levels 1 - 10 (could start about Level 4), "Burgmuller, Czerny & Hanon" edited by Ingrid Jacobson (start in book 1).
      And that's a very brief offering of some of the books that I use with students. There is so much excellent music and resources available to us now, the options are endless, but that should give you a starting point for some to consider. Those books are available from Amazon.com and SheetMusicPlus.com and often will show preview pages. I do not have a sheet music store on my island so I have to rely on the internet for purchasing music. Also, I do digital downloads from MusicNotes.com and SheetMusicPlus.com when I'm looking for a specific song.
      There are some videos on my You Tube Channel from "Masterwork Classics", "Essential Piano Repertoire", "Jazz, Rags, & Blues", and "Alfred's Greatest Hits" to give you an idea of some of those. They are easy to find through the "playlist" option.
      You could also browse through my "Intermediate" and "Late-Intermediate" playlists for ideas as well.
      Hope that helps as you continue your musical journey and please let me know if you find some great books or single sheets that you particularly enjoy.
      --Norma

    • @DavidGomezTV
      @DavidGomezTV 4 роки тому

      @@92pianokeys40 wow!! Thank you for the amazing answer. I really appreciate it. I will let you know once I try some of your recommendations.
      Parallel to the alfred method I have been playing pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdale Bach and from the Nannerl's music book by the Mozart family. The books that I have are from Henle and are graded with their own difficulty level. I have been playing pieces up to difficulty 2 on the Henle scale and I feel they are more challenging than most of the stuff in the Alfred Method but really rewarding after mastering them.
      Your channel is amazing!
      Regards from Germany!

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому +2

      @@DavidGomezTV You will find some of the pieces from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook in the Masterwork Classics series and in the Essential Piano Repertoire series. If you look at the Table of Contents in those series for some of the pieces that you've already learned, that will probably give you a great idea as to which book to start in that is at your current level. Yes, the Henle scale is probably more challenging than the Alfred's scale. Also, I have recorded some of the Bach pieces on my channel and have links for the corresponding music books in the description beneath the video. Some pieces are included in both series, but I listed the edition that I used which matched my articulation and dynamics since that varies greatly according to the editors especially with music from the Baroque Era. I believe that the Henle you are using are probably Urtext editions which most closely resemble the original without the editor's personal preferences. Great to hear from Germany! Aloha to you from Hawaii! --Norma

  • @jay_animates9522
    @jay_animates9522 7 років тому +2

    Wow I'm learning this song and I just finished learning this song but im having trouble memorizing the notes any tips??

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  7 років тому +2

      Memorization...it helps to break it up into sections and you may want to memorize the last page first and work your way back. If you know your chords, analyzing the chord patterns can be very helpful as well. Also, thinking about the direction of the patterns...is it going up or down, etc. Memorizing is a combination of Visual, Kinesthetic, Auditory, and Analysis. Some people lean more heavily on one than the other, but it will be most solid in combining those aspects. Some people like to memorize hands separately then together. Practicing slowly can help solidify it as well. I hope that gives you a few ideas. Books have been written wholly addressing that topic, but this will give you a place to start. Norma

  • @cyllaaa2371
    @cyllaaa2371 5 років тому +2

    so col

  • @GP-sj6ew
    @GP-sj6ew 3 роки тому

    hi Norma, you played this so beautifull thank you very much for everything u made to help self-taught people like me to watch and learn. i have a question. i just finished alfred all in one book 3 and i like classic and romantic music what i go next? what books i need after i finish all alfred 3 books and these are only books i have.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  3 роки тому +2

      So glad that you have found the videos helpful in your musical journey through the Alfred's Adult series! I wish they did a Level 4 book since it is nice to have the structure and the variety that they include in this method series all in one book. But thankfully, there are other graded series which will offer some order to the many musical options available.
      There are many different books and sheets that I use when a student is at the intermediate level depending on their tastes and preferences. Here are a few ideas for you:
      In the Classical category: Alfred's Masterwork Classics Levels 1 - 10, Essential Piano Repertoire edited by Keith Snell Levels 1 - 10, (In each of these series you could probably start at about level 4.)
      Both Martha Mier and Dennis Alexander have nice series of more lyrical compositions that they call "In Romantic Style" or "Romantic Impressions" or "Especially in Romantic Style" with several books in each set. (could start in book 2)
      In the Jazz category: Jazz, Rags & Blues by Martha Mier Books 1 - 5 (could start about book 2-3), Especially in Jazzy Style by Dennis Alexander Books 1 - 3 (could start in book 2).
      In the Pop/Movie/Broadway category: Alfred's Greatest Hits Level 3 (in their Adult series) offers some very good arrangements.
      In the Sacred category: Alfred's Sacred Performer series, many great books to choose from, look for those that have the Intermediate label.
      For Technique: Alfred's Technical Skills Levels 1 - 10 (could start about Level 4), "Burgmuller, Czerny & Hanon" edited by Ingrid Jacobson (start in book 1).
      And that's a very brief offering of some of the books that I use with students. There is so much excellent music and resources available to us now, the options are endless, but that should give you a starting point for some to consider. Those books are available from Amazon.com and SheetMusicPlus.com and often will show preview pages. I do not have a sheet music store on my island so I have to rely on the internet for purchasing music. Also, I do digital downloads from MusicNotes.com and SheetMusicPlus.com when I'm looking for a specific song.
      There are some videos on my You Tube Channel from "Masterwork Classics", "Essential Piano Repertoire", "Jazz, Rags, & Blues", and "Alfred's Greatest Hits" to give you an idea of some of those. They are easy to find through the "playlist" option.
      You could also browse through my "Intermediate" and "Late-Intermediate" playlists for ideas as well.
      Hope that helps as you continue your musical journey and please let me know if you find some great books or single sheets that you particularly enjoy. --Norma

    • @GP-sj6ew
      @GP-sj6ew 3 роки тому +1

      @@92pianokeys40 Thank you for your fast reply🌹

    • @GP-sj6ew
      @GP-sj6ew 3 роки тому

      @@92pianokeys40 can i use alfred's technical skill along with keith snell romantic?

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  3 роки тому +1

      @@GP-sj6ew Yes, sounds like a great combination! --Norma

  • @roadguide123
    @roadguide123 4 роки тому

    Nicely played.. is twisting your right hand like this when it started to go the bass area considered okay... I'm trying to improve my techniques

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому

      Could you clarify a bit more, I'm not sure what you are referring to. Which section of the video (minutes:seconds) or which measure on the sheet music are you asking about? --Norma

    • @roadguide123
      @roadguide123 4 роки тому

      Thanks for replying and willingness to explain... Right hand 1:41 onwards...again... thanks

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому

      @@roadguide123 It's definitely preferable to pivot at the wrist rather than swing the elbow out (inefficient movement). Because my hand is small, I am often at the edge of the keys in order to reach everything, that is a bit of what you are seeing. And yes, if I am playing down in the bass with the right hand, my hand/forearm position will be slightly different than when I am playing directly in front of my body. Hope that helps to clarify a bit. --Norma

    • @roadguide123
      @roadguide123 4 роки тому

      @@92pianokeys40 I see...Thanks for taking the time to explain... Regards

  • @jacobshort2468
    @jacobshort2468 4 роки тому

    If this is intermediate am I a professional? I learned this a while ago, and it felt like a beginning piece.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  4 роки тому +3

      I've heard it said that if you get paid for something then you are a "professional". So if someone paid you to play this song at an event, you would be a "professional". :)
      I have actually used this song many times as background music for weddings, dinner parties, church, etc. And yes, relatively speaking, it is quite easy. It's a great "filler". And as you can see in my description below the video it was intended as a warm-up for keyboard players before playing more difficult pieces. For some students, it takes them quite a while to reach this piece and they may find it challenging. For others, this is quite easy, flows right along, and they are ready for more difficult music. So if this felt like a beginning piece, then you are probably more in the "Late-Intermediate" or "Early Advanced" category already. Keeping in mind that "Virtuoso" (which I am not), I would place after the "Advanced" category. --Norma

    • @johnflavin1602
      @johnflavin1602 3 роки тому

      Totally agree. I struggle with combining both hands but this is incredibly easy as the left hand has so little to do and getting the timing right is very easy.

  • @user-uf2ox2mh1m
    @user-uf2ox2mh1m 7 місяців тому

    Learn triad chords? Or dyads?

  • @SierraSl
    @SierraSl 5 років тому

    BRUHH my piano teacher gave this piece to perform and I still learning Alfred book 1. Is this hard?

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  5 років тому +2

      It's actually not too bad. It's one of the easier Bach pieces and I often will give it to students sooner than Alfred's Adult Level 3. It's a very repetitive pattern and if you know your chords a bit that can help ease the learning process. And it still sounds beautiful at a slower tempo than my video. If your teacher gave it to you and she/he knows your abilities, You can do it! --Norma

    • @SierraSl
      @SierraSl 5 років тому

      92PianoKeys thank you😤 I’m try learning this piece ☺️

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  5 років тому

      Let me know how it goes. --Norma

  • @lifeismusic5529
    @lifeismusic5529 2 роки тому

    Im only on page 62 in the first book. But my teacher wants me to start learning this song 😅.

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому

      This is such a lovely piece, and it's not technically that difficult to play, it's just visually intimidating to see all of those 16th notes. Sometimes I teach this one early as well if a student is wanting to learn it and is sufficiently motivated for a 4 page piece. If your teacher thinks that you are ready for it, trust that and enjoy the beauty of this piece. It's one of those timeless pieces that you'll probably play for the rest of your life since it is so well loved by so many, so why not start now. :) --Norma

  • @zmba6924
    @zmba6924 3 роки тому +1

    When I play it on andante (70~ bpm) it is too fast

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  3 роки тому +2

      I've heard this piece at many different tempos over the years, and it can sound lovely a bit slower or faster. Play it at a tempo that is comfortable for you to maintain a nice, steady pace, and that you enjoy the sound of. --Norma

    • @zmba6924
      @zmba6924 3 роки тому

      @@92pianokeys40 Okay, thanks!

  • @yanglu4015
    @yanglu4015 2 роки тому

    Missing one chord

  • @khsvega
    @khsvega 5 років тому

    did you know that this song is in piano tile basic?

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  5 років тому

      No, I did not know that. Thanks for sharing! --Norma

  • @eunzhenicholascham6257
    @eunzhenicholascham6257 2 роки тому

    It sounds like ' Ave Maria '

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, there is an "Ave Maria" melody/vocal line that goes along with this. --Norma

  • @khsvega
    @khsvega 5 років тому

    I’m all alone and pour.
    we are.
    yep.

    • @gartyqam
      @gartyqam 5 років тому

      what u talking about

  • @juliamay2156
    @juliamay2156 2 роки тому

    I am 12 and play this, so is this really for adults?

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому +1

      This beautiful song is for piano students of all ages. It just happened to be included in the Alfred's Adult series, but I first played it as a child also. :)

    • @juliamay2156
      @juliamay2156 2 роки тому

      @@92pianokeys40 That’s awesome!

  • @juliamay2156
    @juliamay2156 2 роки тому

    Why is your name 92PianoKeys?

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому +2

      Because my Bosendorfer piano has 92 piano keys. It has 4 extra keys at the very bottom of the bass and the extra white keys are black to differentiate them from the standard 88 keys. --Norma

    • @juliamay2156
      @juliamay2156 2 роки тому

      @@92pianokeys40 Wow, that is the coolest name ever then!!!!!

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  2 роки тому

      @@juliamay2156 Thank you! I think it's the coolest piano ever!!! --Norma

  • @khsvega
    @khsvega 5 років тому

    jump up and down and wait.
    F-for what?

  • @thetruth4865
    @thetruth4865 5 років тому

    too slow

    • @92pianokeys40
      @92pianokeys40  5 років тому +4

      Thank you for your feedback regarding the tempo. I more often get comments that I'm playing too quickly. It's nice to have one on the other side of the spectrum. --Norma