Piano Lesson–February 20, 2006
Posted: February 20th, 2006 | Author: Jeff | Filed under: Piano | 1 Comment »We worked on the Third Movement of the Mozart Sonata today (didn’t have time to get to the Chopin Etude…perhaps that’s a good thing?). I was content with my playing of the third movement though I made some mistakes (and some inaudible notes). Playing Mozart well is incredibly difficult. Not only do you have to be pitch-perfect (because everyone will know if you goofed), but you have to make sure you don’t overdo it and make the music sound strident.
Remember that the left hand accompaniment should sound like a murmur/battling brook. The Alberti bass prevents decay. For the most part, your rhythms are accurate, except for b. 27, b. 54, 56-8.
- Play b. 58-61 with humor. Follow the markings suggested by Dr. N.
- b.73, 74. Note the Fp.
- watch rhythm in b.186.
- in b. 239, you should start your trill on the C per the rules of the Classical period.
yes, you are completley right! playing Mozart well is extremely difficult. when i listen to Mozart CDs, i often feel amazed how some people have fingers that can create such crisp sound.
wish i can somehow hear you play, hehe.