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Etude, Op. 10, No. 3, Chopin (Early-Intermediate Piano Solo) Alfred's Adult Level 2
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- Опубліковано 24 жов 2015
- TEACHER DEMO. This beautiful etude is on p. 90 of the Alfred's Adult All In One Course Level 2. This arrangement is based upon the theme from Frederic Chopin's Etude, Op. 10, No. 3. Chopin is from the Romantic Period and can be played with much more freedom regarding the tempo and dynamcs than you would with music from the Baroque Period. "Expressivo" being the key word.
Be sure to bring out the melody in the Right Hand. You may notice that my fingering is a bit different than what is suggested. (I have a small hand.) Also, I prefer to change the notes a tiny bit in measures 3 and 11. On the 3rd beat of the measure, I add a Bb into the RH chord, and in the LH, I play a C rather than the E. I prefer the harmonics this way since it sounds closer to the original to me.
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Yours are my go to videos on these Alfred books. No fuss, no 5 minutes of talking before you play, just simple, usefull, and beautiful. I just got to this song in the book and it's got to be my favorite so far, so pretty. You've helped me every step of the way with your videos. Thank you!
You're welcome! So glad that you've found the videos helpful along your musical journey. I too prefer videos that get to the point. ( I get impatient with long introductions.) I assume if someone wants more detail, they will read the description below the video. I always try to mention if I've made any adjustments to the written music which I did a little bit with this song. Enjoy the Chopin, Norma
Agreed
I couldn’t agree more!
After a whole week of practicing, I’ve finally made it through. I’m proud of myself~
Yay!! Celebrating with you!! It's good to pause and acknowledge our accomplishments and enjoy the pay-off of diligent practice. --Norma
@@92pianokeys40 thanks to your videos, you really helped me out a lot, couldn’t have done it without you.
@@myndonnmanganti9686 Thank you so much!! So very glad that you've found the videos helpful in your piano journey! --Norma
Great job!!!
One week is pretty good ❤
I love this and so beautifully played. There is not one video of yours about which I could not say the same thing. I am in my senior years - just having taken up the piano about 2 years ago but not with a full time teacher . I can only afford community college which is in a group and sometimes classes are cancelled. I try to learn theory (which I think is so important) and I go to special sites to learn what I can about fingering, reading music etc but for the sheet music in my Albert's series, I constantly return to you because the way you play touches my heart. Thank you so much for all your time and effort in helping music lovers like myself to get ahead . My mother was a concert pianist but unfortunately never had time to teach me no matter how much I begged and which I do understand because she was extremely busy but I do remember the beautiful music she played for us at home when we were children and that is where my love of the piano was born. To late for me to be anything but basic but at least my hands are on the piano keys and I can make music of my own. Thank you so very much for all you do.
Thank you so very much for your kind words of praise and encouragement!! Makes the many hours spent creating the channel worthwhile. So glad that you have found the videos helpful in your musical journey. And yes, there is worth and value to having your hands on the piano keys and making your own music and "basic" can still be beautiful and enjoyable. There are more and more beginners now in their "senior years". You are not alone in your endeavors. My current oldest student is 75 and she started at the age of 68. My 84 year old mother was regularly spending 5 hours a week at the keyboard renewing her skills from childhood while using a music app on the ipad called "Piano Maestro" that many of my students have enjoyed. And keep researching all of the many sites that the internet has to offer to build your music theory understanding and knowledge. An endless supply of learning opportunities awaits us with the many resources available at the tip of our fingers. It's wonderful to be learning new things and stimulating our minds, creativity, emotions, physicality, etc. Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment! --Norma
Just straight to the point. Sound advice. Great stuff.
Thank you so much! --Norma
Wow am just starting out on this and it looks INCREDIBLY hard. But I’ve come up against this feeling before and with practice and videos such as this I always manage to get there in the end. Or thereabouts, anyway! Thank you for the wonderful, inspiring playing
You are so very welcome, Speedy 78! Yes, as piano students we ALL have come up against that feeling but I'm so glad that you've learned to persevere and work through that to accomplish all that you have. Yes, this is a more difficult piece and takes longer than other pieces to learn, so be patient with yourself during the process. You will get there!! --Norma
I listen to your recording of this arrangement so often! After I've completed my current piano exercises I'll move to this exercise :) I just love how it sounds!
Wonderful! So glad that you are enjoying it! --Norma
Thank you for this video, I struggled a lot with this song. Hearing how it’s supposed to sound help me out a ton.😊
Wonderful! I'm so glad that you found the video helpful!! --Norma
Simply beautiful!
Thank you so much! --Norma
Wonderful! touching ,gentle and sweet, thumbs up
Thank you so much! --Norma
You have no idea how much you help me with your videos! Thank you!
You are very welcome!! So glad that you are finding the videos helpful! --Norma
You played that beautifully. I’m in my early 60s and started taking piano lessons in January...it might take me quite a while to get this one. I’ve hit the part of the book where I’m really struggling, but your videos are always so helpful!
Thank you so much! So glad that you are finding the videos helpful in your musical journey. Keep pressing on through the struggle. It is so worth it! --Norma
I am getting absolutely steam rolled by this song!! Thank you for your videos. I have used your UA-cam videos for almost every single song. Although, my songs don’t come out nearly as good sounding as yours! Thanks for your help.
You are very welcome! So glad that you have found the videos helpful in your musical journey. --Norma
1:00 in is just pure magic love that sound like running thru a pretty garden!
Yes, that is the climax of the piece. Quite a build-up of harmonies to that point. I think of it like climbing a mountain and then you get the breathtaking view when you arrive at the top. But I like your visual as well of running thru a pretty garden! --Norma
@@92pianokeys40yea I can visualize the view from mountain better good one! So lovely! I play this at a good pace til I get to that part then I savor it! The for comment its refreshing to talk about ART! HAVE A GOOD ONE!
@@oldskoolbeaten8129 You too! Aloha from Hawaii! --Norma
@@92pianokeys40 aww I'm in Lame Ohio thx! LOL
Your videos help me so much! Thanks to you I can play piano better
Wonderful!! So glad that you've found them helpful!! --Norma
Beautifully played (and so sweet, the dog sleeping at your feet ❤)
Thank you so much! --Norma
Same here. I am learning this piece myself after passing ABRSM Grade 5 almost 30 years ago. I am not playing the simplified version and trying to master the first section of the Chopin original version. It is tricky though but it sounds so beautiful.
Yes, it is so beautiful, I agree! So glad that you've come back to the piano again. Welcome Back! Norma
Thank you very much!!. I’ve been learning piano practicing only with a humble clavinova, the alfred manuals and your invaluable help with these videos (1,5 years so far). I don’t have any previous musical instruction and I’ve managed (so far) to keep advancing the chapters and improving. I think that I couldn’t have made it without your help, and I’m sure that there are a lot of people around the world like me. Warmest greetings from Chile!!
Thank you so very much for taking the time to comment and for your kind words. So glad that you have found the videos helpful in your musical journey. And congratulations to you for being diligent, persevering and reaching this point in the Alfred's 2 book on your own! Several of my students just have an inexpensive keyboard and a Clavinova would be a step-up for them. I had 42 years of playing the piano before I got my Bosendorfer, so don't feel apologetic about your instrument. Keep up the good work!! And a warm Aloha from Hawaii!! --Norma
Great!
Thank you for listening and commenting! NM
This is a difficult piece- especially with the upbeat section! I am struggling with this one!
Yes, this is a difficult one. I have a student struggling through this one right now as well. Chopin is challenging in original form and in order to maintain the essence of the song, this simplified arrangement is challenging as well. Be patient with yourself and just expect this one to take longer than some of the others have. It is a beautiful song though so well worth the extra effort. Norma
I have a feeling that this is the first piece (while mastered) that might drop someone's jaw down :) So well done guys if you're here! I know exactly how much effort you put into that. I'm not here yet (beginning of Plaisir d'amour) so I will give myself 100 days to get to that piece - Greg from Poland / 30th May 2024 - my 11th Wedding Anniversary.
Congratulations Greg on your 11th Wedding Anniversary!! Aloha to you from Hawaii! --Norma
Happy new year God bless you and your family I'm starting this today it will take a couple weeks I'm hoping I should have it down
Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and God Bless you and your family as well!! --Norma
This song is so difficult compared to the one before it for me. In my book, I think it introduced playing and writing with two voices and that’s hard for me to start wrapping my head around. I started book one in January and I’m already more than halfway through book two. Your performances are astonishing and provide me an idea of how my playing should sound because I’m self-taught. You are incredible. Thank you.
You are so very welcome! Wow!! Already this far in the Level 2 book and just started in January! Good work!! Yes, this piece is more challenging, be patient with yourself and just keep at it, and remember that it's good to go back and review previously learned pieces and look ahead and try some new ones. I am so very proud of you for making it this far on your own, kudos to you for self-discipline and perseverance! --Norma
@@92pianokeys40 Sometimes I wonder if I’ve gone too quickly. Like, yeah, I’ve made it this far, but maybe it’s possible I’ve done so much in so little time that my brain can’t process everything well enough for where I’m at? I feel like my biggest problem is reading and playing simultaneously. It’s very hard for me to process notes quickly, though I can read them fine normally. If you have any advice or thoughts on this, that would be helpful. I’ve asked my own teacher about this, but he told me what I stated previously.
@@Stint. If you have only been playing the piano for 7 months, I wouldn't expect your note reading/playing skills to be very developed yet. It takes time to build good sight-reading skills, but patience and persistence will pay off in this area.
It is good to spend a portion of your practice time just reading music, not with the goal to perfect a song but simply for the exercise of reading and playing notes.
There are leveled sight-reading books that you can use for that purpose or simply finding music that is at a comfortable reading level for you and then read and play ALOT of it.
There are also several great programs that you can use if you want to "game-ify" your sight-reading skills. "Piano Maestro", "Simply Piano", "Piano Marvel" to name a few.
Another idea is if you can find someone who plays the piano also and is willing to get together regularly to sight-read duets. It just makes it a lot more fun and provides the added challenge of keeping a consistent beat to stay together.
Hope that gives you a few more ideas as you continue to build your note reading/playing skills. --Norma
@@92pianokeys40 Thank you so much, Norma. I wouldn’t have considered anything like this. I thought that just practicing reading while playing would be good, but I didn’t think to specifically practice just reading. You’re amazing!!
@@Stint. You're so very welcome! Glad that I could help! --Norma
Working on this one now. I put about 10 hours into it. Looks like it will take another 10-20 for me to play it more or less smoothly.
This is a challenging one for most students, but I think that it is worth the extra effort. And it often becomes a favorite in this book that students return to and continue to enjoy. Lovely piece! --Norma
Well done! :-)
Thank you!! NM
remembers me to Ponyo theme, by Joe Hisaichi
This one is giving me a hard time. I've been working on it for weeks.
You are not alone! Most people find this one a challenge. I think it should've been placed further along in the book. If you've really hit the wall and are feeling no forward momentum, give it a break for a while (1 - 6 months) and then come back to it again. Many difficult pieces can benefit from this approach. --Norma
Thanks Norma for the reply! It's good to know I'm not the only one and will do as you suggested. I'm passing on this one and am carrying on with the next ones. It is a nice song, so I will go back to it later for sure.
Me too, but this is my favourite piece from the first two books and I'm getting there slowly. Maybe I could play the real thing one day!
I’m struggling with this one too. I will try until I could play it. I learned the next song of the books in practically two days so this is definitively a good one to dedicate more time than usual.
I got there in the end but was a bit dissatisfied that it was not like the original. Then I found Chopin waltz in A minor B150. That is a little harder but feels more complete to play. Great to find an approachable Chopun piece like that.
Beautiful! I am relearning piano after a 40year hiatus using the Alfred books. I find your videos to be helpful, beautiful and inspirational. Thank you so much for producing them. I'm finding this piece challenging, but I'm determined to conquer it! Oh -- and is that a Cavalier I see at your feet?
I'm so glad that you've started piano again after a 40 year hiatus. I have several students who are in that same category and I would love to see more! There are so many benefits mentally, emotionally, physically. It is time well spent! I really appreciate the Alfred's Adult series and the variety of music that it provides for students. It is an excellent foundation and review for those who are just beginning or those who are returning after a gap. And yes, that is a Cavalier at my feet. He loves to hang out under the piano while I practice and during piano lessons. He doesn't mind the volume at all, but he will howl with chromatic scales. Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment, and I'm so glad that you have found the videos to be helpful. Norma
So am I. Nice to hear.
@@92pianokeys40 I don't blame Cavalier. Chromatic scales are a pain :-) At least for a rookie like me.
this song is kind of addictive :)) I managed to play it after 1 week of exercising specially on it and the next 2 songs from the book (8 months from when I started learning piano). I find it very challenging especially the first 2 days when my hands were very confused about the notes as it`s not very intuitive :)) Especially the start of the second page took a lot of exercising. Now that I can play it (normally 98% good 4 out of 5 times) I`m just seeing myself playing it in a long loop as I don`t know why but the melody is just so nice :D The songs selection from the first 2 volumes of the books are really nice, especially from the second volume where it gives us (beginners) the chance to play some known songs, this being one of them. Thank you for the series you did on this books, you were a great help until now as I normally double check the songs with how you play them and sometimes it`s just so much easier after I see how it should sound from your playing and then start to go trough the song.
By the way, very nice piano, the sound is incrediblle! Regards
Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and comment! So glad that you have found the videos helpful in your musical journey. You have made excellent progress in such a short amount of time!! And yes, this song is not as "intuitive" since it is a simplification of Chopin's original composition. They tried to include enough notes to retain the harmony so that it would still sound like Chopin's Etude, but it doesn't lend itself to be as patterned as some of the other songs in the book. Most students spend a good deal more time working on this song but find their effort well rewarded by a beautiful, satisfying piece. Keep up the excellent work! I think you'll enjoy Level 3 even more. It's my favorite in the series. Well worth working towards. --Norma
Thank you for your nice words and encouragement! Ithink that the exercises from Hanon, some playing around composing things on my own and some exercices from Czerny helped a lot the progress but lately I started to realise that I thought that I`m putting only 1hour normally pe day into piano but it`s actually much more than that and I just lose the notion of time when I`m on it :)) there was a huge jump after starting the Hanon and Czerny exercises beside Alfred book and now I got some method books for sight reading as I think that the Alfred course does not help a lot regarding sight reading but I understand that to include all the things someone would need from the book it would make it 500 pages :)) As you said , the songs selection is very good, I normally listen to progressive rock and heavy metal ( I know it`s strange that I choose piano not guitar ) but from the second book I started to look more into classical music and found some amazing compositions :D
@@codarceasabinbogdan1397 Yes, Hanon and Czerny are great!! I still play them myself. They do help to speed the technique along. And yes, more sight-reading is always beneficial! Great additions to your musical journey. You're on the right track! --Norma
That’s a Bosendorfer bruh. Very very expensive but you’ve heard how it sounds. Truly a piece of art. No way my Ctk-3500 can come remotely close to this 😆
Lovely. I’m starting this piece, first page only. I find it very challenging. The notes aren’t intuitive to me and I am stumbling quite a bit.
It really forces me to look at the notes while I’m playing.
This is a difficult one for most students. I think it's partly because it is a simplified arrangement of Chopin's original and when they reduced it down, they maintained the essence of the melody and some harmony but it resulted in some unexpected configurations of notes. It is a beautiful song though. Just be patient with the process. --Norma
92PianoKeys Thank you, Norma. Yes, it is worth the time necessary to learn it. I love the melody.
Beautiful ❤️ lovely dog 😍
That's "Fletch" our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Loves to sleep and snore under the piano while we practice. :)
Love this rendition of the original Chopin Etude, I've been eyeing this in my Alfred's book for months now and have finally reached a level where I can confidently start working on it and not feel like I'm reaching beyond my current abilities. In absence of having a teacher, what would you say is a reasonable amount of time to learn a piece such as this one, assuming this is within a persons' right skill set. Thanks!
Nevermind, 13 days was enough time for me!
@@ironhead23 Awesome!! That's actually super fast for this one! Good for you!! --Norma
Thank you for these videos! I know youtube can be difficult to work with, but is it possible to put, in the Up Next suggestions, the next piece from the Alfred books? I can just keep doing searches for each one if needed, though. :)
Great idea! But in the mean time, here's the link for the Alfred's Adult Level 2 Playlist from my channel which will give you the songs in the order that they appear in the book:
ua-cam.com/play/PLIx-hGjmqNJEm1DLb4A6uYnrzJUl_tzCe.html
Hope that helps, Norma
At what tempo (metronome) has this been played? I have been practicing at very slow tempo and now getting to the point where I can attempt to play at your speed! All your videos are my go to as I progress in the book. Very much appreciated!! Thanks.
You are very welcome! So glad that you have found the videos helpful as you work your way through the book. I checked this recording and I was playing at approximately 1/4 note = 69 which places it in the "Adagio" range on my metronome, but of course, I did speed up and slow down here and there to be more "expressivo" and less robotic. --Norma
Interesting that you rank this piece as early-intermediate. For me, this is by far the hardest piece in the book thus far. The earlier two pieces you ranked as intermediate (Hava Nagila and Olympic Procession) I found to be more manageable. Here, both hands are constantly doing playing different notes with different patterns and with few repeated sessions, which makes it so much harder.
Yes, it does vary from person to person which pieces they find more difficult or easier. The levels are an approximation. I agree with you that it is more challenging when the piece is less patterned and the notes feel more random and wandering. Typical of Chopin, so this arrangement is reflecting some of those characteristics. He composed some very challenging pieces. Many that are beyond my skill level, but absolutely beautiful nonetheless, and always worth the effort for the growth experienced. Just wanted you to know that I'm right there with you and I'll be working on Chopin for the rest of my life. --Norma
I also noticed that this version is transposed up a half step to F Major. The original E Major probably would have been too difficult.
Yes, 1 flat is easier than 4 sharps. --Norma
I need help with the measure starting on Eb-C (0:50)
I can reach it but I think I’m straining? I looked at stackexchange and they stated I might be doing something wrong, like technique?
My hand shouldn’t be feeling “straining” is
I’m wondering is it’s a stretching issue where I could eventually get it conformably?
Any advice
Everyone has a different size hand and varying degrees of flexibility between their fingers. Yes, the hand can gradually increase the degree of flexibility between the fingers, but whatever size hand/fingers you have when you are fully grown is all you get. My hand has not grown since I was a teenager, but I used to only be able to reach an 8va and now I can reach a 9th. My hand is relatively small. Also, I can tell that the flexibility between my fingers has increased with time. So in answer to your question, yes with time, flexibility can increase, but it is not something that should be rushed.
We don't want your hand to feel like it is straining and has tension in it. A relaxed hand is definitely preferred. My recommendation is to change the fingering in that section of the song especially those 3 measures from 14-16. It might be better to change the 1/4 and 1/3 fingerings to 1/5 and just let your hand move around more freely and allow the pedal to make up the difference. I often will adjust the "suggested" fingering in a song to better suit a student's hand.
Try some different fingerings and see what is most comfortable for you and write those changes in your music. One other tip is to play a bit "deeper" into the keys so that the thumb is closer to the black keys for those flats.
Let me know how it goes. --Norma
The cat(or maybe dog) on the floor seems to be enjoying themselves
That's our dog "Fletch". He's having a good nap. Often snores. He hangs out underneath or right next to the piano when I am playing or teaching. He doesn't mind the volume, but he howls with chromatic scales. :) --Norma
This one is difficult i spent 4 hours sightreading and playing this whole songs but after 4hours still cannot play fluently .
And feel Frustrated.Can you give me any advice?Thanks
I completely agree with you that this is a difficult piece and I would've placed it later in the book. Most everyone struggles with this one, so know that you are not alone. If you read some of the other comments below, you will see the words "challenging, beautiful, my favorite, difficult".
It is okay to play it at a slower tempo than I did.
I recommend breaking it up into small sections, practicing hands separately slowly as needed. Try to look for patterns. Feel free to mark-up your music with fingering, letter names, arrows, circles, highlighter, etc. whatever is visually helpful for you.
And intersperse your practice time on this song with other songs or other activities. It actually is more beneficial for the brain to have "spaced repetition" also called "inter-leaving". It gives the mind time to absorb what you are working on and also causes the learning to be at a deeper level since each time you start again, the brain has to go into a refresh mode and then it isn't just mindless repetition.
Hope some of those ideas help. Let me know how it goes. --Norma
Cute dog
We think so too! 😁 --Norma
It seems like you start slowing down a bit around 0:15 then speed up again a bit after that, why is that? Or am I mishearing? I always have trouble with tempo
You are correct! I am speeding up and slowing down because this is Chopin from the Romantic Period of music history and it is usually played with more "rubato", which means "freely" regarding the tempo. It is a bit of pulling-and-pushing of the tempo. Usually you will linger on the longer valued notes or higher notes of the phrase and speed up a bit with the shorter valued notes. --Norma
@@92pianokeys40 so I guess you do with the tempo as you see fit? Since it's a judgement call, does that mean the tempo might change a bit between performances?
@@dumpsta-divrr365 Yes, absolutely!
@@92pianokeys40 got it, thanks!
how is this easier than op 28 no 7 ??
Everyone typically finds this one challenging. And I agree with you that the Opus 28, No. 7, in the Level 3 book, isn't that taxing with the slow tempo. I think the leveling is more based upon the fact that this Etude in the Level 2 book is an arrangement and the Opus 28, No. 7 in the Level 3 book is in its original form. But they do both have two-part writing, an arpeggiated chord, and accidentals. The 3 sharp key signature, the octaves and the 16th notes in the Opus 28, No. 7 are are generally considered a higher level. So those are my theories, but if anyone else wants to join the conversation with the comparison of the difficulty level of these 2 pieces, please feel free to chime in. --Norma
Why this isn't in key of e major?
The key of F with one Bb is much easier for students to manage than the key of E with 4 sharps. Often when a song is simplified from the original composition, the key might be changed to make it easier for students who are at an earlier stage in their musical development. --Norma
@@92pianokeys40oh true thank you
How do you get the rhythm?
With this song there is a consistent 8th note rhythm, something is always being played on 8 rhythmic pulses in each measure. I like to count it as "1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &". And then I think of the tempo more like a rubberband that can stretch a little, but then return to it's original shape. You can base your "Rubato" on the melody and push the tempo a bit when there are more melody notes, and then linger a bit on the longer value notes. Since this piece is from the Romantic Period, you don't need to feel as strict with your rhythm as you would with music from the Baroque or Classical Eras. This piece in particular is more "Expressivo". So there is a little wiggle room. --Norma
How did you learn piano if you don't mind me asking?
I started taking piano lessons when I was 7 years old. I continued taking lessons until I was 38 years old. And I still have a lot more to learn! It will be a life-long journey, but one greatly enjoyed! --Norma
@@92pianokeys40 Wow that's awesome! Glad to hear it has given you such joy over the years. This song is breaking me but I wanna keep trying lol
@@UCZx48kBoTg9O Yes, keep trying! Don't give up!!
I did it! Got help from an instructor but finally finished the piece after 5 months 🙌
@@UCZx48kBoTg9O Yay!! Celebrating with you!! 🌟🌟🌟 --Norma
Is this really "early-intermediate"?
That is a matter of opinion, but if you choose to rank music from level 1 - 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult, to me this would rank in the 3-4 range. The level 1- 10 system is more of an American thing, in Australia, Canada and the U.K., they usually do more of a grade 1-8 system. --Norma
I don't like that they pick a version in another key... it requires so much adaptation skills when you want to learn the original piece...
Often when they simplify a song/piece, arrangers will change the key signature to make it easier for students. By the time you reach the early-advanced level of being able to play this piece in it's original form, changing to a different key will be much easier than it is now. This arrangement simply provides students with the opportunity to play a familiar Chopin melody and enjoy its beauty while being in the process of developing the technical skills that are necessary to play the original. --Norma
What would you have beginners play? Meaningless exercises? Method books are full of adaptations. They don't impair people's ability to play the original when they are ready - IF they ever are. Adaptations make being a beginner more enjoyable. As a pianist, aren't you supposed to be able to transpose? Aren't you supposed to be able to sight-read, not just rely on supposed "muscle memory"?
Omg there a dog
Yes, that would be "Fletch", our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He loves to sleep and snore under or next to the piano while we are playing, :)
@@92pianokeys40 haha he's cute
it goes up too hard :(
Yes this one is considerably more difficult. Students typically have to spend quite a bit more time practicing this one before getting semi-comfortable with it. --Norma
hava nagila is much more easier than this imo... I don't know, this is too hard and it is not early intermediate at least for me!!
Most people find this one a challenge. I think it should've been placed further along in the book. Don't be discouraged if this one takes longer to learn than some of the others. --Norma
Though the subscribers believed this early-intermediate version of the etude may’ve been easier than the original work, it defeats the purpose and you’re ruining the quality of the overall composition. You forgot to implement sections that are validly important and complement the song, that’s why it has publicity.
The nostalgia in the simplified arrangement just isn’t as bold and applaudable as the original work, considering I’ve played “Tristesse” a countless amount of times in my far past. The composition holds a lot of legacy. You’re absolutely credited with your improvisation too, but improvements would be necessary. It wouldn’t be beneficial for me to continue rambling about what I feel would be best. I’m not the greatest pianist or musician alive, but I have learned it’s best not to knock one’s creation; leave it in its original position.
Other pianists *do* play the middle-section slower without emphasis or dramatization, I am enthused with your expression, even though I can’t see the majority of your features. I applaud and appreciate you for giving it your absolute best.
Your right hand gestures are maintained throughout the rest of the accompaniment, which does contribute to your version being good. Though the piece concentrates on melodious phrasing and the ambience of performing more than technical skills, you still have proven that your skills are beyond flawless; continue what you do!
This is simply a demo video as an example for students who are using the Alfred's Adult All In One Course Level 2. I did not compose this arrangement and I completely agree with you that it does not compare to the original work. It is simply here to provide students at this level with an opportunity to just dip their toe into the vast and deep waters of Chopin, and I hope to encourage them to further explore his amazing music in the future as their skills develop. Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed analysis and thank you for your kind closing words. --Norma
You do realize this is from a beginner's book, correct?