Finally learning Chopin Sonata 3

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Finally learning Chopin Sonata 3, Well, a bit of it!

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Bass Clef	Jun 6 2012, 09:49 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 453 Joined: 13-April 09 Member No.: 62313	So, after years of idolising this piece and thinking it is way out of my league, my standard of playing has slowly crept up and I think I'm ready to start learning the third movement. I'm very excited but it feels a bit daunting as this piece has been one of those that I dreamed of learning 'one day'. Has anyone got any tips? So far I've skipped the opening octave bit and just been practicing the L.H chords and drooling over the harmonies. I've tried singing the melody over the top as well. If anyone has any advice I would love to hear from you. I'll keep people updated on my progress (in case anyone's interested and to motivate myself as well!) x

fsharpminor	Jun 7 2012, 09:23 AM Post #2
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 12255 Joined: 7-June 06 From: Wirral (originally Keighley, Yorks) Member No.: 7089	(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thats a piece Id like to play too, but I doubt I have much hope, just dont have enough patience ! Good luck with it.

corenfa	Jun 11 2012, 09:58 PM Post #3
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 4222 Joined: 28-March 10 From: Here Member No.: 95861	I don't know the piece itself but I am very experienced with working on pieces that are way out of my league (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Basically I just take a very very very long time to learn them - one took a year, and I have seven or eight things on the go now, most out of my league. I work on small chunks (I mean REALLY small - like 2 bars). I have currently had the Chopin Op. 53 Polonaise on the go for about a year, I've got about two pages into 16 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

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