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I don't think I have ever gotten into a piece as much as I did I Due Fiumi. Last night I waited until 11:30 when I was sure the kids were sound asleep and then played it quietly until 12:30. Then I put a few more hours in it today. Here is the end result: "I Due Fiumi" It's not polished; there's a couple of hesitations, one right at the beginning of the main melody, drat it. I'll probably try to re-record a better take for my annual CD. But this is probably the shortest time it's ever taken me to learn a piece semi-decently, so I was too excited to wait and try for another one. Man this is a heart-breakingly beautiful piece.
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Originally posted by Monica Kern: I don't think I have ever gotten into a piece as much as I did I Dui Fiumi. Last night I waited until 11:30 when I was sure the kids were sound asleep and then played it quietly until 12:30. Then I put a few more hours in it today.
Here is the end result:
"I Dui Fiumi"
It's not polished; there's a couple of hesitations, one right at the beginning of the main melody, drat it. I'll probably try to re-record a better take for my annual CD. But this is probably the shortest time it's ever taken me to learn a piece semi-decently, so I was too excited to wait and try for another one.
Man this is a heart-breakingly beautiful piece. Wow...you did this amazingly fast. But then again even I almost did page 1 in a day... You are very close to nailing it. I really liked it. One thing I liked from the you-tube piece was when the right hand was hitting the notes hard in that one area. This piece just has a sweet spot that I love... I envy you for the ability to lean his pieces so fast and well... Mark
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Thanks, Mark, but this one is definitely an exception. You should hear (or, rather, you shouldn't hear) my rendition of Le Onde, on which I have been working for over a year. p.s. You copied my post before I could sneak in and correct my mistaken spelling of the title. Oops.
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I told you all you could probably learn this in one day if I could play it and Monica went and did it!! I won't tell you how long it took me.....sigh Nice job Monica, I definitely won't be posting a recording of this piece now as I really don't need the public humiliation!! Hopefully one day I "will" be able to play the piano....if not, I can always listen to y'all!
When I reach the place I'm going, I will surely know my way.
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Very nice Monica. You'll have this piece polished in no time
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Originally posted by rocky: I told you all you could probably learn this in one day if I could play it and Monica went and did it!!
I won't tell you how long it took me.....sigh
Nice job Monica, I definitely won't be posting a recording of this piece now as I really don't need the public humiliation!!
Hopefully one day I "will" be able to play the piano....if not, I can always listen to y'all! You sound just like me Rocky... But I'm stubborn and determined to play some LE...
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And I'm starting to believe what Mr. Hunky once said about playing LE's music. That just by playing or trying to play in my case, it makes you a better piano player in general. I've noticed some subtle changes in my abilities...
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Originally posted by rocky: I definitely won't be posting a recording of this piece now as I really don't need the public humiliation!! Now I feel bad, rocky, because I *definitely* want to hear your version! (a) because it's a beautiful piece, (b) because I learn by hearing others' interpretations of pieces and seeing how they do things differently, and (c) if I can post the same pieces as Kawaigirl and live through it, you can post the same pieces as me.
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LOL Monica....don't feel bad!!!! I don't!!! I think you played that very well!!! Wish I could learn things as quickly!!! I tried recording it today (bunches of times!!) and just couldn't get through it ...ugh!!! I have saved everyone's recordings of Einaudi's pieces and enjoy everyone of them. When I grow up I wanna be like y'all
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Rocky, I hope we all can hear your version of I Due Fiumi.
For me, being able to listen to the different interpretation of the piece by all levels is a learning experience.
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Well played, Monica, I love that refrain 40 seconds in. This piece definitely appeals to me, it's so peaceful and restful, quite lovely. A few very slight hesitations but your tempo and dynamics sound just about perfect.
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A question for Monica or Rocky, what fingering do you use when you play that spread out 4 note G chord (at measures 7 & 8) of fiumi?
I can do 5,3,2,1 all in the left hand but it's a stretch.
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I'm sure I probaby don't do it technically correct, but I play it like this: 5,2,1,2,1,2,5,2,1,2,1,5 (Scared to see how differently Monica might be playing it!!! ) P.S. It would be helpful if they had included some suggested fingerings!
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Thanks rocky, that was the other alternative (or cheating by playing the top note with my right hand) hehe, I was hoping I didn't have to do that walk (especially going backwards). I think Einaudi has big hands, the bastard!
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That's good fingering for those 2 measures Rocky.
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Thanks kawaigirl! I usually just play what feels comfortable...unless an area is giving me problems and then I will look to the suggested fingerings........how I wish this book had some!!
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Originally posted by rocky: I'm sure I probaby don't do it technically correct, but I play it like this:
5,2,1,2,1,2,5,2,1,2,1,5
(Scared to see how differently Monica might be playing it!!! )
P.S. It would be helpful if they had included some suggested fingerings! Thats how I do it with kind of a slow roll, if that makes any sense...
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Originally posted by rocky: I'm sure I probaby don't do it technically correct, but I play it like this:
5,2,1,2,1,2,5,2,1,2,1,5
(Scared to see how differently Monica might be playing it!!! )
That's how I play it, too, Rocky. What about the rolled chord at the very last measure? I can't play it with one hand so I do the bottom two notes with my left hand and top two notes with my right.
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Originally posted by Monica Kern: What about the rolled chord at the very last measure? I can't play it with one hand so I do the bottom two notes with my left hand and top two notes with my right. [/QB] I do the same as you Monica.
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I managed to play it all the way though tonight...you guys are right, it does seem to be very intuitive. Very pretty as well, especially the top of that middle section, I keep wanting to go back just to play that part. Lol, can't seem to sleep tonight, every few minutes I have to get up and play that section again (from every piece of his I learn something new, not only is his music wonderful but he's a very fine teacher as well.)
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