Now I know this is really basic, but I've just started looking at the first Clementi sonatina in C in the AB book (at my teacher's suggestion), and am finding the coordination between the two hands really, frustratingly, difficult.
What's the answer to this? Is it just lots and lots of very slow repetition to get the muscle memory?
I've only been learning for a month or so and will obviously be discussing all this with my teacher later in the week at my lesson but I want to make progress now if I can.
Thanks!
Segovia
Full Version: Clementi Op. 36, Sonatina No. 1 - Grrrr!
Are you a complete beginner?
Some of the 2nd movements are about grade 2 standard,but the 1st movements are rather more difficult. For instance, No.3 is grade 5.
Some of the 2nd movements are about grade 2 standard,but the 1st movements are rather more difficult. For instance, No.3 is grade 5.
QUOTE(Semele @ Oct 4 2005, 10:15 AM)
Are you a complete beginner?
Some of the 2nd movements are about grade 2 standard,but the 1st movements are rather more difficult. For instance, No.3 is grade 5.
Some of the 2nd movements are about grade 2 standard,but the 1st movements are rather more difficult. For instance, No.3 is grade 5.
Hi Semele
Yes, I am a complete beginner, and am working through other beginner material with my teacher as well. However she thought the Clementi would be useful for me as well for finger fluency although I'm sure she'll be careful what she exposes me to.
Segovia
Segovia
In my humble opinion,I think the Clementi is way too hard for you and wouldn't class it as for a complete beginner. It's the same as Mozart saying his Sonata K545 is a "little sonata for beginners". Not the case.
I know I'm digressing,but I've just been playing the gorgeous,fantastic,exquisite,beautiful,haunting,touching,ethereal Adagio movement K332. I just love it. No! That is wrong...I adore it.
You need to back track,but this is something to discuss with your teacher.
Sorry I can't be of more help
In my humble opinion,I think the Clementi is way too hard for you and wouldn't class it as for a complete beginner. It's the same as Mozart saying his Sonata K545 is a "little sonata for beginners". Not the case.
I know I'm digressing,but I've just been playing the gorgeous,fantastic,exquisite,beautiful,haunting,touching,ethereal Adagio movement K332. I just love it. No! That is wrong...I adore it.
You need to back track,but this is something to discuss with your teacher.
Sorry I can't be of more help
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In my humble opinion,I think the Clementi is way too hard for you and wouldn't class it as for a complete beginner. It's the same as Mozart saying his Sonata K545 is a "little sonata for beginners". Not the case.
I agree with Semele. If you could play this after a month, you would be brilliant! Lots of hands separately practice, then putting it together very slowly would help.
Also try working backwards - get thelast bar of say the first section under your fingers, then add the bar before it, then the bar before that etc. It means you don't always start from the beginning and become more confident as you gget towards the end of the piece.
If you like Clementi and want an easier piece, try the Adagio from Sonatina no. 3. It's lovely, isn't as hard as the piece you are doing and should be played slower, too.
For practice tips have a look at the Practicespot website. Lots of really good, free information here.
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