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I am a bit behind schedule, but here are two more for my more for my list!

My List now is:

1. Passepied in D Major Dieupart - RCM 5
2. Sonatina in F Major Diabelli - RCM 4
3. Fantasy Bossa Noton - RCM 7
4. Polonaise in G Minor - Chopin - RCM 7
5. Sarabande in D Major - Handel - RCM 6
6. Serenade sur l'eau - Ibert- RCM 7
7. Sonatina in A Minor "Burlesco - Kuhlau RCM 7
8. Old French Song - Tchaikovsky RCM 4

dogperson, "Alley Cat" is delightful, thank you for sharing!

Hey....
I learned this in December 2019, but this performance was in Feb. I will add the pieces I learned in 2020

Minuet in G Anh 116 - J.S. Bach

My list for 2020:

1. Bach/Petzold - Minuet in G
2. Bach/Petzold - Minuet in G minor
3. Elton John - Your Song

4. Chopin - Contredanse in Gb

I started the challenge in July 2019

1 smile https://youtu.be/QxpYCf3YyVk
2 Montaigus and capulets four hands https://youtu.be/-WDI8p0Pf_A
3 le parrain https://youtu.be/dnMDeSuRNxI
4 an technical exercice : https://youtu.be/v39yD2fMvlE
5 Dans la prairie, four hands https://youtu.be/spAwXF8zH2E
5 Christophe Colomb https://youtu.be/thnwVBxtROw
6 tristesse de Chopin : https://youtu.be/Cmgd9yXAQGQ
7 que ne suis je grand https://youtu.be/bdIxuhss7PQ
8 little blues https://youtu.be/pAmgHDSjSNc
9 Hanon’s exercice https://youtu.be/Tl0YYencjeA
10 la berceuse de Fauré with Tomplay
11 the first nowel https://youtu.be/HJL67qN3pFA
12 petit papa Noël https://youtu.be/JbAl15Oob_U
13 white nowel https://youtu.be/k-MtAqpwUyk
14.la Moldau de smetana https://youtu.be/lK-V8Z2_tcI
15 Beethoven opus 14 n 1 https://youtu.be/GvY0OeO_7p0
16 the scientist Coldplay https://youtu.be/RcPdVnuUv-k
17 air en rém from Purcell https://youtu.be/U6joXT2AI3Q
18 exercice Hanon https://youtu.be/-cqKWTPXmOE
19 à la maternelle https://youtu.be/DvbIjZu2xkM
20 la belle au bois dormant https://youtu.be/VAEWbHwloMs
21 l’aigle noir https://youtu.be/JyFljZwuGbo
22 gamme in lab https://youtu.be/7imGsrAptrw
23 l’apprenti sorcier https://youtu.be/UnTnankUha4
24 it’s my composition https://youtu.be/ld-O1wr-ne8
25 berceuse de Fauré four hands https://youtu.be/KTSdfWsm0WE
26 musette https://youtu.be/RT8D_yvviBI
27 Hanon’s exercice https://youtu.be/h-GAU1mnCCo
28 4 mots sur un piano https://youtu.be/tPaIcL3Vt7A
29 les méditations de Thaïs https://youtu.be/LAZbp4157Ug
30 Ave Maria https://youtu.be/W6P5v4y-7xY
31 both ways : https://youtu.be/BdJTUocJcXs
32 scale sol minor : https://youtu.be/Xn4Xt_tv8f8
33 Hanon exercice 10 : https://youtu.be/POQzgBSFmiM
34 here’s to you, Joan Baez : https://youtu.be/E4StxPdk5Gc

There are so many things going on this year. I am way behind schedule... I need to learn a few easier pieces to get back on track for the 40 pieces. Anyway, updating my list with two challenging pieces that I have been working for a while.

1 - H. Villa Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 - I. Prelúdio
2 - Haydn Sonata (Divertimento) in G Major - Hob. XVI:8 - III. Andante
3 - Haydn Sonata (Divertimento) in G Major - Hob. XVI:8 - IV. Allegro
4 - Shostakovitch - Lullaby from the Ballet Suite No.3 (transcription) - Recorded in two pianos, comparison between grand and upright.
5 - Tchaikovsky - Old French Song - Op.39 No.16
6 - Heller - Etude Op.46 No.11
7 - Bach - Invention No.8 in F major - BWV 779
8 - Chopin - Waltz in C sharp minor - Op.64 No.2

1. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 n. 15 (Ballade) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
2. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 n. 16 (Douce Plainte) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
3. J.S. Bach, Little Prelude in E minor, BWV 938 (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
4. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 17 (Babillarde) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
5. B. Arens, Prelude I (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
6. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 18 (Inquietude) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
7. B. Arens, Prelude II (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
8. R. R. Bennett, Rosemary's Waltz (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
9. B. Arens, Blues (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
10. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 19 (Ave Maria) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
11. B. Arens, Prelude III (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
12. M. Mier, Lazy Days (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
13. B. Arens, Prelude IV (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
14. M. Mier, Jelly Bean Rag (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
15. B. Arens, Prelude V (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
16. M. Mier, Clarinet Blues (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
17. B. Arens, Prelude VI (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
18. M. Mier, Slippin' Around (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
19. B. Arens, Minuet (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
20. M. Clementi, Op. 36 Nr. 1 M. 1 (hearthis.at)
21. B. Arens, Sarabande (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)


Soundcloud removed my upload of Clementi due to copyright infringement. I filed a dispute, but I don't think it will help. The same thing happened to my recording of “Pastorale” by Burgmüller on hearthis.at, I sent a message to them and got no answer. I cannot even feel flattered, because I’m pretty sure, that the decision was made based on the title and not on the quality of my playing

My list for 2020:

1. Bach/Petzold - Minuet in G
2. Bach/Petzold - Minuet in G minor
3. Elton John - Your Song
4. Chopin - Contredanse in Gb

5. Bach - Invention no 4

1. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 n. 15 (Ballade) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
2. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 n. 16 (Douce Plainte) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
3. J.S. Bach, Little Prelude in E minor, BWV 938 (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
4. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 17 (Babillarde) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
5. B. Arens, Prelude I (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
6. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 18 (Inquietude) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
7. B. Arens, Prelude II (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
8. R. R. Bennett, Rosemary's Waltz (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
9. B. Arens, Blues (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
10. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 19 (Ave Maria) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
11. B. Arens, Prelude III (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
12. M. Mier, Lazy Days (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
13. B. Arens, Prelude IV (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
14. M. Mier, Jelly Bean Rag (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
15. B. Arens, Prelude V (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
16. M. Mier, Clarinet Blues (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
17. B. Arens, Prelude VI (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
18. M. Mier, Slippin' Around (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
19. B. Arens, Minuet (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
20. M. Clementi, Op. 36 Nr. 1 M. 1 (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
21. B. Arens, Sarabande (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
22. H. Parry, Elizabeth (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
23. B. Arens, Chaconne(From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)

"Elizabeth" is my second Grade 7 piece (ABRSM) after "Rosemary's Waltz". I know that I could improve it further, and I probably will, but now I just need a break from it.

Starting a bit late but still hoping to hit a December 31 2020 deadline! I'm giving myself a goal of recording 40 videos. I have played a handful of pieces this year already, which I'll plan to record first, and then I'll start tackling some easier music :-)

1. Etude Op. 10 no. 4 - Chopin

Easier you say? Is there anything harder?
Please don't tell us you've played the piano for 4 or 5 years because I quit. I promise.

I love your Étude.

No I have a bit more of a head start than that! I played starting around 5, and started taking classical music more seriously around 12. I got part way through a music degree when I decided to stop drop out of the degree program. Last fall I decided to start practicing more seriously again after more than a handful of years of not playing much at all, and I've been really enjoying it!

Thank you so much; the etude took quite a bit of work! I'm definitely impressed by your videos as well! You have a very nice tone. I'm really enjoying the Bach!

I'll see what ends up on my list! I'm currently working on Chopin's first ballade and Kapustin first piano sonata, we'll see if I get them to a point where I'm happy with the recording! Hopefully I can get another video up tonight; next video should be the Minute Waltz!

Number two!
1. Etude Op. 10 no. 4 - Chopin
2. Minute Waltz Op. 64 no. 1 - Chopin

1. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 n. 15 (Ballade) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
2. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 n. 16 (Douce Plainte) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
3. J.S. Bach, Little Prelude in E minor, BWV 938 (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
4. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 17 (Babillarde) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
5. B. Arens, Prelude I (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
6. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 18 (Inquietude) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
7. B. Arens, Prelude II (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
8. R. R. Bennett, Rosemary's Waltz (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
9. B. Arens, Blues (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
10. F. Burgmüller, Op. 100 nr. 19 (Ave Maria) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
11. B. Arens, Prelude III (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
12. M. Mier, Lazy Days (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
13. B. Arens, Prelude IV (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
14. M. Mier, Jelly Bean Rag (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
15. B. Arens, Prelude V (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
16. M. Mier, Clarinet Blues (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
17. B. Arens, Prelude VI (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
18. M. Mier, Slippin' Around (From "Jazz, Rags & Blues", Bk. 2) (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
19. B. Arens, Minuet (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
20. M. Clementi, Op. 36 Nr. 1 M. 1 (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
21. B. Arens, Sarabande (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
22. H. Parry, Elizabeth (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
23. B. Arens, Chaconne(From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
24. M. Clementi, Op. 36 Nr. 1 M. 2 (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)
25. B. Arens, Prelude VII (From "21 Amazingly Easy Pieces") (Soundcloud, hearthis.at)

My list for 2020:

1. Bach/Petzold - Minuet in G
2. Bach/Petzold - Minuet in G minor
3. Elton John - Your Song
4. Chopin - Contredanse in Gb
5. Bach - Invention no 4


6. Bach - Cello Suite No 1 Prelude

1 - H. Villa Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 - I. Prelúdio
2 - Haydn Sonata (Divertimento) in G Major - Hob. XVI:8 - III. Andante
3 - Haydn Sonata (Divertimento) in G Major - Hob. XVI:8 - IV. Allegro
4 - Shostakovitch - Lullaby from the Ballet Suite No.3 (transcription) - Recorded in two pianos, comparison between grand and upright.
5 - Tchaikovsky - Old French Song - Op.39 No.16
6 - Heller - Etude Op.46 No.11
7 - Bach - Invention No.8 in F major - BWV 779
8 - Chopin - Waltz in C sharp minor - Op.64 No.2
9 - Mendelssohn - SWW in A Major, Op.19 No.4

1. Little Prelude BMV 925 - Bach
2. Ronda from Divertimento in D Major K. 334 - Mozart
3. Little Gavotte - Tansman
4. Prelude in C - Bach
5. Minuet - Krieger
6. Two Voice Inventions XIII - Bach
7. Minuet I from 8 Minuets - Mozart K. 315g
8. Allemande - Johann Schein
9. The Farewell - Burgmüller Op. 100 Nº 12
10. Consolation - Burgmüller Op 100 Nº 13
11. Musette in D Major - Bach Notebook for AMB
12. Starry Night (easy arr.) - Italo Taranta
13. Shakura Shakura - Arr. S&M Kamada[/b]
14. La Styrienne - Burgmüller Op.100 Nº 14