I wanted to let everyone take the opportunity to listen to two pieces I have been working on with my new teacher. Remember that this is what I have achieved after ten lessons and that it isn't always easy to record yourself!

I'd be interested in hearing your comments as sometimes I feel that I send out the wrong signals to readers on this forum.

Hercules -

http://www.box.net/shared/pjp1s0dih2

Morning Has Broken -

http://www.box.net/shared/gg2rg28xf3

Hope you enjoy them!


Tony

I think your progress has been swift. You sound better than 10 lessons.

Being a beginner myself im not a good person to give precise pointers. But I know when I hear something that sounds good. And especially after just ten lessons I think you sound great. Id like to know where you got that version of "Morning has Broken" ???? Id like to give it a try. Ive only been playing for 7-months so I think I could tackle it, maybe.

Thanks, KaylaX

Tony - I liked them both. I particularily liked the way you carried the melody in the left hand on Morning has Broken - Very Nice.

Very nice Tony.
You should be proud of your progress.

This is from the Grade 1 examination pieces by Trinity Guildhall http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/0403991/details.html

Glad you liked it.

Well done, Ragtime Clown! I too like your version of Morning Has Broken - it's much richer than the versions I've played so far. I may want to try that one too.

Hey, you're GREAT! I appreciate the links, and would like to get the music for myself.

I've been playing since August 1, mostly classical style, and I don't think I can play anything as complicated at Morning Has Broken, but I'd like to try.

Please keep us posted.

Tony,
You are sounding very good. Stay the course!

Sounds awesome man!

Thanks all!

When I arrived at my lesson last week my teacher said 'Go ahead and warm up, I'm just printing you off something that will really make you tear your hair out'.

I sat down at his beautiful Yamaha Grand and warmed up. He brought in the piece and said I want you to make an attempt at it for next week.

I went home and for 3 solid days of practice I couldn't for the life of me play it in any shape or form until this morning it just seems to flow out of me.

It was a much faster piece than normal and mainly all in sem-quavers, so I had to play much quicker. My reading has increased in speed too and for anyone not quite as far forward as me I can confidently say that a lot of the notes become quite predictable after you practice.

A few days ago I was questioning whether I stay with him after Christmas - you bet I will!!

Awesome. I loved Morning Has Broken, a piece I've not yet tried. Fantastic job in 10 weeks!

Debbie

Awesome progress, Tony. I was prepared for something "really" beginnerish (is that word?), but pleasantly surprised. Rhythm nice and steady and surprisingly solid melody line. You've got a good ear. Keep up the good work.

Excellent!!!

Thanks for all the nice responses. Heres one more short piece....

Baby Bossa Nova

http://www.box.net/shared/nxvzbvck53

Hope you like it!

Great going Tony,

I like that piece. Kudos to you again

sound like you are cruising right along.

KaylaX

Tony,
I think you are making great progress with this teacher!