Who here plays Classical Music?

[4hisglory]

Who here can (or likes) to play classical music??

[T-Block]

Me, it's my 2nd favorite genre of music. I'm trying really hard to get back into sight-reading and become better at it. My faves:

Chopin
Beethoven
Mozart
Joplin

[under13]

I listen to it, but I dont play it yet. I need to start though.

[T-Block]

Classical music has taught me to appreciate the melody more. I'm usually pro-bass, but once u step in the classical world, melody rules.

[Tiptip357]

   I do.  It's fun sight-reading a piece...shoooo, I just love reading sheets, even though I haven't been playing by sheets in church much.

Me, it's my 2nd favorite genre of music. I'm trying really hard to get back into sight-reading and become better at it. My faves:

Chopin
Beethoven
Mozart
Joplin

I would have to say that classical would be like my 3rd favorite genre, and to add to your list, I would put Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt up there...

[Tiptip357]

Oh, and I also gave that "classical look" (jazz and gospel have the "stank face") 

[4hisglory]

If you use ITunes, Go to the ITunes store and do a search for:

Rise of the Masters

Great classical music at a cheap price.

[T-Block]

shoooo, I just love reading sheets, even though I haven't been playing by sheets in church much.

Me too. Right now I'm trying to learn a couple Chopin pieces (Revolutionary Etude, Pololaise in C# minor) and  a slew of Jolpin rags. Reading the music is fun and keeps me on my toes.

Oh, and I also gave that "classical look" (jazz and gospel have the "stank face") 

I know what u mean.

[4hisglory]

Wow, T-block, you have the technique to play Revolutionary Etude?????

Chopin Revolutionary Etude op 10 no 12

[T-Block]

Wow, T-block, you have the technique to play Revolutionary Etude?????

Ummm...that would be a NO, lol.

Seriously, I can play all of the RH chord parts, and I can play some of the beginning runs, but that's about it. And forget playing it at the speed it should be played. I can do it at about 1/4 speed. The biggest thing about this piece is fingering. One day boss man, one day!!

[Blessingss]

I like reading so much too and I'm not sure whether this is would be a good start or not; pls give a feed back:   

[Fenix]

Seriously, I can play all of the RH chord parts, and I can play some of the beginning runs, but that's about it. And forget playing it at the speed it should be played. I can do it at about 1/4 speed. The biggest thing about this piece is fingering. One day boss man, one day!!

Oh snap, dude! The fact that you can even attempt those left hand urns at the beginning is sick! 

**Bows down to T-Block**

[4hisglory]

Oh snap, dude! The fact that you can even attempt those left hand urns at the beginning is sick! 

**Bows down to T-Block**

EXACTLY!!!!

I want to play Chopin's Fantasia Impromptu.  Its like a 5 year goal of mine.  T-Block, you have inspired me to practice.

[Tiptip357]

Me too. Right now I'm trying to learn a couple Chopin pieces (Revolutionary Etude, Pololaise in C# minor) and  a slew of Jolpin rags. Reading the music is fun and keeps me on my toes.


I know what u mean.

Great list!  I love how classical has helped my LH speed. Quality practice with the metronome definitely helps.  I should upload a recording of me playing Transcendental Etude No. 10 in F minor by Liszt.  I played that at Jury, 2 years back, at the end of that school year.  Of course, it was played by memory, so the sheet music I used to practice was very colorful! LOL!

If you use ITunes, Go to the ITunes store and do a search for:

Rise of the Masters

Great classical music at a cheap price.

Schweet! Thanks, 4HG!

[floaded27]

Wow, T-block, you have the technique to play Revolutionary Etude?????

Chopin Revolutionary Etude op 10 no 12

Now the question is, can he do that in ALL 12 Keys????


My mind works in repetition and patterns, which is probably why classical music never appealed to me much. Probably also why bass is more natural to me as well.
Also the classical music ive been previously exposed to seemed to be more about showing skill and virtuoso more than feeling the music (reminds me of the kid who can do all the tricks with the basketball, but seems clueless of what to do in a real game), so maybe my opinion is a bit biased.

But i guess giving it a listen might open up some new patterns. Anyone know of good classical music at a moderate pace, rather than blazing speed insanity? lol.

[Tiptip357]

Now the question is, can he do that in ALL 12 Keys????


My mind works in repetition and patterns, which is probably why classical music never appealed to me much. Probably also why bass is more natural to me as well.
Also the classical music ive been previously exposed to seemed to be more about showing skill and virtuoso more than feeling the music (reminds me of the kid who can do all the tricks with the basketball, but seems clueless of what to do in a real game), so maybe my opinion is a bit biased.

But i guess giving it a listen might open up some new patterns. Anyone know of good classical music at a moderate pace, rather than blazing speed insanity? lol.

IRT to the part in bold.......yea, it is.


Because I started in classical,  you can hear it in my playing at church.  I think I'll upload some of that, as well.  I actually have some classical music that's more "contemporary," I guess.  I'll look in my library at home and get back with you.               

[Fenix]

I really envy you sight readers. That is a skill i wish i had taken more seriously. I think i might just go back to taking lessons.

[4hisglory]

Now the question is, can he do that in ALL 12 Keys????

Classical isn't about playing in all keys

Also the classical music ive been previously exposed to seemed to be more about showing skill and virtuoso more than feeling the music (reminds me of the kid who can do all the tricks with the basketball, but seems clueless of what to do in a real game), so maybe my opinion is a bit biased.

Classical is allll about passion and  emotion but different from gospel.  Classical deals with stuff that really isn't talked about by "church musicians"

-Precision
-Balance
-Articulation
-Dynamics
-Tone
-Pedaling

Its just entirely different.

[Tiptip357]

I really envy you sight readers. That is a skill i wish i had taken more seriously. I think i might just go back to taking lessons.

   You should, Fenix!  I think you'll do great if you stick to it!  A thing that's challenging for some is the patience that's required to learn to read.  We see where we want to be and would like to have arrived at that destination, yesterday.   In the end, you'll surely see the fruits of your labor.  Stay focused and be patient.  In my playing, I always want to make sure that I remain humble and teachable.  I say, "Go for it!" 

[Tiptip357]

Classical isn't about playing in all keys

Classical is allll about passion and  emotion but different from gospel.  Classical deals with stuff that really isn't talked about by "church musicians"

-Precision
-Balance
-Articulation
-Dynamics
-Tone
-Pedaling

Its just entirely different.

  Yes!  I'm thankful to be able to bring that training to the musicians at church.