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Hi, I'm new to these forums. I'm 15 years old and do grade 8 piano. Because I do such a high grade, most of what I play is 'classical' (where classical is Baroque/Classic/Romantic or Impressionist). What I'm looking for is 'epic' sheet music, Bach's Prelude and Fugue no.17 isn't the best way to show off your pianos skills
I would prefer free, downloadable pdfs, but if it's really good, then I'm willing to pay for it. Music that's easy enough so that I can play it without too much practice if preferable (like Solfeggio by C.P.E Bach). an example of something really good is Here (performed by your truly) Another example would be Fantasie Impromptu (Chopin)
by epic, I mean, incredible, amazing. The sort of music that would make someone go, 'wow!' (like the pirates one I linked to). Not something like Gershwin, which really sounds like garbage to a lot of listeners (especially one's around my age). Virtuosic would be another word. (such as Flight of the Bumble Bee)
The thread pianopaws pointed you to was a good one, with a lot of great pieces. Some may be a little more classical than what you're going for. I contributed a few that might be a little more recognizable to a non-musical crowd. Check it out, but do read through everyone's post. There are some great pieces in there.
Also, consider the false 3-hand stuff, like Horowitz's arrangement of Stars and Stripes, or Volodos' transcription of Mozart's Rondo alla Turca.
Not sure you'll be able to pick it up overnight, like the Pirates transcription, but they are virtuosic and immediately recognizable.
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by epic, I mean, incredible, amazing. The sort of music that would make someone go, 'wow!' (like the pirates one I linked to). Not something like Gershwin, which really sounds like garbage to a lot of listeners (especially one's around my age). Virtuosic would be another word. (such as Flight of the Bumble Bee)
If you're asking us for pieces that fit this description, chances are you don't have the proper technique to really play any of them.
What I mean is, you're looking for ''virtuosic'' pieces. Right? Well, anyone who is able to play virtuosic pieces is probably (and that's a big 'probably') aware of the standard repertoire, and so they wouldn't be asking for such pieces on an online forum.
@pianoloverus I really like Swanee River Boogie. Some of Kyle Landry are really good, I don't really like Beauty and the Beast, but some of his others are really good. I'll look at the rest of the video's soon (I only looked at the first 5 just then)
@JoelW I'm still learning piano so almost everything I play is practicing my exam pieces, my skill set expands to fill what I need to learn. An example of my skill would be Prelude and Fugue no.2, that's probably one of the harder songs I can completely play. Pieces I am learning include Prelude and Fugue no.17(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5zqq_g32cU) and Sonata kv310 (mozart)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynxzya0U2_g)
@JoelW I'm still learning piano so almost everything I play is practicing my exam pieces, my skill set expands to fill what I need to learn. An example of my skill would be Prelude and Fugue no.2, that's probably one of the harder songs I can completely play. Pieces I am learning include Prelude and Fugue no.17(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5zqq_g32cU) and Sonata kv310 (mozart)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynxzya0U2_g)
Ah I just heard you play Pirates. You have good technique, yet when I see or hear 'virtuosic' I'm thinking Chopin's 4th ballade/scherzo, anything Liszt, Ravel's Gaspard de la nuit, etc.. which are all much more physically difficult and musically complex than the Pirates transcription. How much of the classical repertoire are you aware of?
My knowledge of classical music isn't very large, like I said, most of what I learn is music for my exams. So that means that, while I can tell you just about everything about Bach's Fugue no.2, I don't even know the key of Fugue no.3.
Haha Bobpickle! I was actually thinking about the same pieces!
Video game music are a bit underrated but most good sounding require some talent. These are the pieces usually give you an orgasm by either listening to it or playing with your heart content.
Hi, I'm new to these forums. I'm 15 years old and do grade 8 piano. Because I do such a high grade, most of what I play is 'classical' (where classical is Baroque/Classic/Romantic or Impressionist). What I'm looking for is 'epic' sheet music, Bach's Prelude and Fugue no.17 isn't the best way to show off your pianos skills
I would prefer free, downloadable pdfs, but if it's really good, then I'm willing to pay for it. Music that's easy enough so that I can play it without too much practice if preferable (like Solfeggio by C.P.E Bach). an example of something really good is Here (performed by your truly) Another example would be Fantasie Impromptu (Chopin)
Some epic playing there of yours, and that Roland seems pretty epic too!
If you want "flashy" or "epic", the music of the Brazillian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos has a lot of good stuff. (This is a repost):
Miudinha - From Bachianas Brasilerias #4 - Advanced Festa no Sertao - Advanced Danco do Indio Branco - Cicolo Bras. - Advanced Impressoes Serresteiras - Cicolo Brasl - Early Advanced Any movement from (but Bk 1 #2 is a good encore) Prole do Bebe - Virtuosic
1999 Petrof 125-111 (upright) Casio Privia PX-330
Currently working on: Chopin Etude op 25 #2 and op 10 #5 Schubert Op 90 #2, #3 Playing by ear and "filling out" pop tunes
Oh, and quite a bit easier than Villa-Lobos is some of the music of Debussy- it's less "epic" in character, but quite pianistic and looks and sounds good without being too difficult. Try "Clair De Lune" and "Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum" and "The Sunken Cathedral."
Oh, and you can't get much more "epic" than Led Zeppelin. Here's decent piano version of Stairway to Heaven with sheet music linked:
Last edited by Brad Hoehne; 04/02/1310:25 AM.
1999 Petrof 125-111 (upright) Casio Privia PX-330
Currently working on: Chopin Etude op 25 #2 and op 10 #5 Schubert Op 90 #2, #3 Playing by ear and "filling out" pop tunes
My knowledge of classical music isn't very large, like I said, most of what I learn is music for my exams. So that means that, while I can tell you just about everything about Bach's Fugue no.2, I don't even know the key of Fugue no.3.
C# major. They're in order, with each major followed by its parallel minor, and then the next set a half step up. So, C major, C minor, C# major, C# minor, D major, etc.
by epic, I mean, incredible, amazing. The sort of music that would make someone go, 'wow!' (like the pirates one I linked to). Not something like Gershwin, which really sounds like garbage to a lot of listeners (especially one's around my age). Virtuosic would be another word. (such as Flight of the Bumble Bee)
Robert Palmer's Toccata Ostinato is a great show-off piece. Here's an excellent performance of it with some introductory discussion:
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I just got a new copy of it after losing my first one (uh, about 35 years ago!). It's still "in print" in that you can order a copy from a sheet-music shop. The publisher will then print it to order. I paid $17.95 at Stanton's Sheet Music in Columbus, Ohio.
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