I'm looking for something that seems impressive (chords, lots of jumping around on the keyboard, fast tempo, etc.). but really isn't too difficult. I'm think about 10 pages or so. Any suggestions?
2007-08-02 11:52:03 · 8 answers · asked by robert 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
fast piano piece, this sounds for Chopin.
Valse Brillante in E flat major, op.18
Valse in D flat major, op.64 no.1 "minute waltz"
Valse in C sharp minor, op.64 no.2
2007-08-02 12:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by aeroman762002 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with glinzek about Toccata by Khachaturian vs some of the harder stuff.
Depending on your audience, you might also consider some Scott Joplin Piano Rags -- take your pick. chords, lots of jumping aroundon the keyboard, fast tempo -- it's all there.
Otherwise, how about Chopin's Ballade for Piano No. 2 in F major, Op. 38? It's work, but if I've insulted you with the previous suggestions then give it a whirl.
2007-08-03 23:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Less is Less 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically EVERYTHING being suggested here is very impressive, but it very difficult as well, which is what you say you don't want. So far, CubCur is the one making the most sense, actually, not just the most sense, but everything he says is completely legit. So hone more skills, and after you've progressed, check out some of these pieces your answerers have suggested. If you want those beautiful, masterful works of art which sound impossible, what you really want is Chopin, which when you hear it, see it, and then play it, isn't QUITE as bad as you would first think. Then, if you want the really flambouyant, loud, fun works, then you should try some Liszt. I do hope I've helped.
2007-08-04 19:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mrceptible 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy that's a tall order. I don't wish to appear to gainsay anybody, but I think the Toccata by Khachaturian is what you might be looking for. However, to nod in the direction of CubCur, it is substandard musically. Truly an "ersatz" piece, but lots of "bling".
On the other hand, if you try a real piece, like those Chopin Waltzes, or perhaps Rachmaninoff's c# minor prelude (a real crowd pleaser) just think of what you will have learned when you have mastered it?
2007-08-02 21:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by glinzek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes. We all love these kinds of pieces.
Here are some pieces you may like:
Beethoven's 5th transcribed for piano
One of the Chopin or Rachmaninoff preludes
Or more difficult:
Any Rachmaninoff Concerto
3rd movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
Chopin Etudes(Prefferably the Ocean, Revolutionary, Bees, or Winter Wind etudes)
Saltarelle by Alkan
Most pieces like you described are difficult, sorry to say. You may be able to find an easier score for one of the difficult pieces I mentioned.
2007-08-03 10:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aeroman has given you really fine suggestions, but they do demand *real* skill. From what you say, you seem to want the 'bling' without the work? That's just not on offer. Neither 10 pages nor just one. Besides, why insult yourself with ersatz like that? Hardly worth the bother, surely. Have a think about aeroman's ideas and put some muscle into it. Much more satisfying. :-)
2007-08-02 20:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by CubCur 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good sense of rhythm, I would suggest Bartok's Bulgarian Dance # 6, from Mikrokosmos Book 6. This is very rhythmic, and not so technically demanding.
2007-08-03 10:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by phdo74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
another one of those who play music for the sake of everything "BUT" music itself.
2007-08-02 22:14:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋