Most of what I play are Richard Clayderman ballads. I've memorized about 30 of them. I have had Rachmaninoff scores for years, but his music seems way out of my league. What would you recommend for someone who wishes to step up in difficulty from Clayderman to Rachmaninoff?
2007-01-06 02:29:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Ever heard the one about the 12 inch pianist? Wow, I laughed so hard when my grandma told me that one.
2007-01-06 02:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy R 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It has been reported that some have gone insane from trying to master his 5th.
The movie Shine was about just that...although I think the guy had a few issues before trying to learn the score.
Patience is really the only advice I could give other than breaking the piece down into literal measures and practice those (as monotonous as it may seem) until you get a few bars of perfection, then move on...once you learn ANYTHING by him, you'll have the respect of the whole world.
Whatever you do, do NOT follow the technique of learning the bass and treble seperately!! It doesn't work with Rachmaninoff...
2007-01-06 10:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chick-A- Deedle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't play piano, I do play lead guitar and when I move up to more difficult music I take it very slow to start, and work out the problem areas as I go.
good luck rock on
2007-01-06 10:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Yahoo Answer Rat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a good piano teacher who can coach you on the technique for these scores. Also, in your warm-up, work your scales and arpeggios consistently each day to build the flexibility you will need.
2007-01-06 17:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Blessed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take it a little at a time. you have to be patient though.if you get stuck somewhere, take a break, and maybe if it's TOO hard you should work your way up to Rachmaninoff.
2007-01-06 12:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by lindsey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could say "pick up your bed and walk" or I could say sit at the piano and practice.
2007-01-06 19:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could help you. I have trouble playing chop sticks.
2007-01-06 10:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋