Q. What if I am self teaching, I practice for 2 hours every day and I already know how to read notes? I played piano for a while but I have realized its not my thing. I am going to take up guitar. How long will it take to play well? Also, how hard is it to transition from chord to chord?
A. It will only take a few hours to be able to play something almost recognizable as a song. And after a few weeks of practicing regularly you'll really start to feel like a guitarist. I suppose it depends on what you consider playing well.
There are lots of free lessons on the internet. Here is a video that shows how to play the Super Mario Bros video game music (simplified version):
http://www.fuzzymonkeytabs.com/mariosimple.html
and here is a video that shows how to play a simplified version of Fur Elise by Beethoven:
http://www.fuzzymonkeytabs.com/furelisesimple.html
What should I play for my piano recital?
Q. I need help deciding a piece for my recital coming up in June. I've been playing for about 4 years so I can't play anything too hard or that requires extreme runs and scales. I'd like something slow or maybe abstract (i.g. Debussy and Ravel) around an intermediate level. Maybe a romantic piece?
Also I'd like something less than 6 minutes preferably.
Thanks.
Ahh sorry maybe I haven't clarified.
I've already done Clair de Lune and many of Debussy's pieces. Fur Elise is too easy. And I've played a few of Ravel's such as Jeux D'eau.
A. Canope by Debussy is beautiful, but tough counting wise. You're not ready for any Ravel. Le petit negre by Debussy isn't abstract, but it sure is fun. The Little Sheperd by Debussy is also very good. The Poet Speaks from Schumann's op.15 is nice. Consolation op.30 no.3 by Mendelssohn. Venetian Gondola Song op.30 no.6 by Mendelssohn. Tarantella op.102 no.3 by Mendelssohn. Morning op.65 no.1, Promenade op.65 no.2, Tarantella op.65 no.4, Waltz op.65 no.6, March of the Grasshoppers op.65 no.7, Evening op.65 no.11, and The Moon Strolls in the Meadows op.65 no.12 all by Prokofiev. Mozart Sonata in C k.545. Beethoven sonatinas and op.49 sonatas.
Clair de Lune is too difficult and Fur Elise is too easy. Traumeri might work, but it might be tough. Eventually, you will be able to play Clair de Lune, but I fear it is probably above your grasp. (Scale and arpeggio work, big chords moving fast, and polyrhythms). I'd recommend one of the Prokofiev pieces. They are delightfully charming, and are sure to be a crowd pleaser. His pieces are unique, and are so light-hearted. He's like a big kid. The Mozart Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star could work too. That was a good suggestion. However, they may be a bit long and difficult. You and your teacher will be the ultimate judges of that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO-ecxHEPqI
The Mozart is easier than it sounds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15a1OhyOUIo
This contains all of the Prokofiev plus some.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRpeZsLzWSk
This is one of the Debussy pieces.
What was the title of the piano song that Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley practicing the piano?
Q. i was watching the harry Potter Deathly Hallows when i watched the scene between Hermione and Ron practicing the piano..i was looking for the title of that piano music for a long time ago and heard it again...can anyone knows the title of it and where can i find the music chords of it...thanks very much ^_^
A. Fur Elise by ludwig van beethoven
It's possibly one of the most popular piano pieces so it shouldnt be that hard to find the hseet music. i reccomend googling it!
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