I wanna play sexy tunes, Mrs Badcrumble!
September 26, 2010 2:02 AM Subscribe
I'd like recommendations for piano studies for a beginner that are enjoyable to play.
I'm after piano studies (about grades 1 - 3) that focus on techniques while being enjoyable, interesting pieces in themselves.
Such things must surely exist? When I was learning the violin many years ago I had an excellent book of studies that worked on one or two particular techniques in each piece and managed to be proper, fun tunes as well.
I appreciate it may not be as rigourous or "good for you" as proper (dull) drill books - but, I learn piano for enjoyment so something a little less strict but still wholesome and nutritious is what I'm after.
I'm after piano studies (about grades 1 - 3) that focus on techniques while being enjoyable, interesting pieces in themselves.
Such things must surely exist? When I was learning the violin many years ago I had an excellent book of studies that worked on one or two particular techniques in each piece and managed to be proper, fun tunes as well.
I appreciate it may not be as rigourous or "good for you" as proper (dull) drill books - but, I learn piano for enjoyment so something a little less strict but still wholesome and nutritious is what I'm after.
Best answer: I loved the Burgmüller 25 Easy Studies Op.100 - they range from grade 2 to 5-ish. Lovely, tuneful character pieces in their own right as well as technical studies.
posted by dogsbody at 7:13 AM on September 26, 2010
posted by dogsbody at 7:13 AM on September 26, 2010
Second vote for the Burgmuller pieces. They are very pretty.
posted by wittgenstein at 5:28 PM on September 26, 2010
posted by wittgenstein at 5:28 PM on September 26, 2010
Sorry to be late to this, but when I was taking beginning piano in college, I did some duets with my teacher. My part could be fairly simple but much more interesting with her part added in.
There was a book of them. I can't remember the compser's name, but I seem to recall it was an Italian name. Maybe go to your local sheet music supplier and ask about duet's for a beginner.
posted by bubonicpeg at 9:19 AM on September 29, 2010
There was a book of them. I can't remember the compser's name, but I seem to recall it was an Italian name. Maybe go to your local sheet music supplier and ask about duet's for a beginner.
posted by bubonicpeg at 9:19 AM on September 29, 2010
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The thing is, you have to enjoy the "Bartok Sound", which I do. Given that, it's a wonderful way to learn technique (particularly independence of hands) while also playing well-written and interesting pieces.
posted by schrodycat at 6:55 AM on September 26, 2010 [1 favorite]