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I don't know why but I am really into Chopin Waltzes right now! What are your favorites? Can you recommend any non-chopin waltzes that I might like? My fav, such a classical feel and clean sound : 69 no 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T01wf1me0mM&feature=relmfuNext fav, the main theme is with sorrow but the middle sections are so cheery! (anyone catch the similarity to those two measures in C# minor no. 20 middle section?) : 69 no 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T01wf1me0mM&feature=relmfuSide thought: After listening to these, I keep wondering why Op 9 no 2 isn't seen more as a waltz?... It has that repeating left hand pattern. Can anyone chime in on this?
"I have never in my life written another such beautiful melody" - Chopin Etude Op. 10, No. 3
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Brahms wrote 16 waltzes, op 39. They're quite unusual for waltzes, one of them is even in counterpoint, but they're very enjoyable. The name Strauss rings a bell, too. The nocturne Op. 9, no. 2 is not a waltz because it isn't written in three-four time; it's in twelve-eight. There are four accents in each bar: strong-da-da, weak-da-da, medium-da-da, weak-da-da. It's as close to a waltz as Chuck Berry's No Particular Place To Go.
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I really like Chopin Waltzes also and the first one you mentioned is one of my favorites ( although the performance you linked to did not really excite me ). I actually prefer to listen to others playing Chopin rather than learning the pieces myself because in order to learn the pieces I would have to start by playing them slowly and at a slow tempo they just seem fell incredibly sad. No one else is like Chopin so it's hard to suggest alternatives but here is one link you can try: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDr...p;playnext=1&list=PL329C58C3963B286D
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My favourite Chopin Waltz for the moment is the A minor posthumous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smqj_z04i4AIt is really not easy for me - and I expect it will take a while before I have it presentable for performance, but I just love it (and it sounds lovely whether you play it quickly or slowly!)
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Well, you picked two of my favorite Chopin Waltzes. I played the Waltz in B Minor (69-1) in the last recital and I am still working on polishing it. Some people play this very fast, and other's play it slower. I think is "sings" best at a moderate tempo. I guess everyone's ear is different.
I am also working on The Waltz in C# minor right now. This one is a little more challenging, but equally beautiful. Again, I think some people rush the "B" section too much. It is such a beautiful transition melody.
I think the challenge with Chopin's Nocturne 9-2 is to not sound like a waltz. With 12/8 time, there are four beats per measure and the right hand dictates the rhythm. When I first played it for my teacher her comment was "too waltz-y, sing the right hand". The progressions in the left hand need to be light and not over accented. I like the suggestion above about how to accent the left hand. I love this nocturne, and it is a lot of fun to play!
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69 1 is my favorite. So many are great, though, it's hard to pick one favorite. I wonder if I'll ever be able to play one...
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My favourite Chopin Waltz for the moment is the A minor posthumous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smqj_z04i4AIt is really not easy for me - and I expect it will take a while before I have it presentable for performance, but I just love it (and it sounds lovely whether you play it quickly or slowly!) I just received my order for a book containing Chopin's easier pieces and this was among the first I encountered. Although it's above my level, I think I might try learn it too as it sounds so nice.
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My favourite Chopin Waltz for the moment is the A minor posthumous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smqj_z04i4AIt is really not easy for me - and I expect it will take a while before I have it presentable for performance, but I just love it (and it sounds lovely whether you play it quickly or slowly!) I just received my order for a book containing Chopin's easier pieces and this was among the first I encountered. Although it's above my level, I think I might try learn it too as it sounds so nice. Raptor, it is above my level too, but I'm getting there. Just be very patient with yourself and be ok with playing it slowly to start with. I figure that when I visit my family this summer I'll "wow" them with a slowwwwwwwww version (but as they don't know the piece they'll be suitably impressed )... and I hope that as time passes I'll get it up to a peppier tempo. There are a lot of other Chopin pieces I'd like to work on, but I know I'm not ready for them. Which book did you get?
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Cheryl and Raptor, I am 100% certain that you are perfectly capable of playing the a minor piece or Op 69. Someone mentioned c# minor, now that's a bit harder. I love Chopin waltz, nocturne, sonata, ballade, mazurka, prelude, etude .... just about everything he wrote. He's such a special composer. I get totally affected by his music - I mean, emotionally - his music takes me to a different world. He's a God's gift to humanity.
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Farm Girl - I love your encouragement! I too am convinced I can play the Aminor (and I convinced my teacher too ) As for the other work - did you mean 69 N1 or 69 N2? I think perhaps you meant the Bm (N2) - I love that one too and having started on the Am, I find it less intimidating, though I recognize that it too would (will ! ) be a long-term project!
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Cheryl I love the version you posted...beautiful. Back to the waltz it is. I'm noticing new details in this time around...need to work on smoother pedaling. I tend to use too much pedal on Chopin and make it blurred when it should not be.
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I think perhaps you meant the Bm (N2) - I love that one too and having started on the Am, I find it less intimidating, though I recognize that it too would (will ! ) be a long-term project!
Interesting, because the Bm waltz is (IMHO) notably harder than the Am. Perhaps the first section is similar in difficulty, but the second (and definitely the trio) are quite a bit harder. Though, there are two versions and the one in the Alfred book is slightly easier than the other edition which I learned.
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The Waltzes are amongst my favorite Chopin works! My favorites are probably Op.64 No.2 in C sharp minor, Grande Valse Brilliante in E flat and the Posthumous one in B minor (Op.69?). I love them because though they're not "easy" so-to-speak, they lie so beautifully under the fingers and are so nice to play casually. Listeners love them as well. I also adore this Posthumous one in F minor:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1WwyKXwIN0Many people aren't familiar with this one.
Currently working on... Chopin - Fantasie Impromptu in C sharp minor Op.66 Mozart - Piano Sonata in E flat K.282 Liszt - Romance in E minor "O pourquoi donc" S.196
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I think perhaps you meant the Bm (N2) - I love that one too and having started on the Am, I find it less intimidating, though I recognize that it too would (will ! ) be a long-term project!
Interesting, because the Bm waltz is (IMHO) notably harder than the Am. Perhaps the first section is similar in difficulty, but the second (and definitely the trio) are quite a bit harder. Though, there are two versions and the one in the Alfred book is slightly easier than the other edition which I learned. Andy, I didn't mean it would be easier, just less intimidating Somehow getting through this first Waltz, which has already moved my skills up notches in weeks has made a lot of material seem more approachable - still very challenging -but not scary, if you see what I mean? Now I have to go and listen to the links that have been posted so far today - so much great music to check out!
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Cheryl I love the version you posted...beautiful. Back to the waltz it is. I'm noticing new details in this time around...need to work on smoother pedaling. I tend to use too much pedal on Chopin and make it blurred when it should not be. Glad you like it WiseBuff - that performer has several pieces up on youtube and tends to play them just a bit more slowly than most other versions I've found.
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I've been wanting to learn the posthumous waltz in A minor for a while: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJt-oWDD7UUnfortunately, I've been too busy lately to dedicate enough time to the piano. I have worked a bit on the jumps in the left hand, since I still don't have a good enough sense of the piano to manage those smoothly without looking. I think I'll learn a lot from this piece: I'm looking forward to working more on it!
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Chatnoir - the version you posted, played by Anievas, is charming - very fast, but charming (the flowers are pretty too).
Thurisaz - Ashkenazy's version is one of the first I heard - and he plays it very quickly too - it is beautiful played at an upbeat tempo.
I am glad (for my sake) that it sounds pretty when played slowly too!
Samuel1993 - the Fm waltz is lovely - but significantly more difficult! I don't think I can even think about aspiring to that one for a while!
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Waltz in A minor posthumous: I'm going to put this on my fun to learn pieces to do after I do my exam in a couple of weeks. I am absolutely fascinated with this piece and hope I can make it sound as magical as when I hear others play it. I believe it is within my reach but I will have to work hard at it to make it sound nice. A very good challenge with a beautiful piece of music.
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I am glad (for my sake) that it sounds pretty when played slowly too!
Like you, I actually prefer it played slowly!!!!
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