Yesterday I did 20 minutes in total on group 1 of my current 'Dozen a Day' book and the Grieg Arietta, focusing on the last line. I felt so much better for 5hose 20 minutes!
I often start learning pieces in weird places, dealing with the 'trip hazards' first once I've scoped out the whole thing.
Jabblog suggested Bach or Handel. That's a good idea! I have a Roland electronic harpsichord and I have a copy of the Handel Sarabande and Gigue in D minor and I've found this rather jolly performance...
and there is half an hour until lunch...
My 'harpsichord' has a good sound but not the proper touch; there is the characteristic clicky resistance but it is a bit light. It is also single manual (keyboard). But it's the pragmatic answer to wanting a harpsichord in a modern, tight-for-space centrally heaterd house.
I did 20 minutes yesterday, too, but I 'play at the piano' rather than 'playing the piano' so am nowhere near as proficient as you!
ReplyDeleteWhat did you play? Do you fancy the sarabande? (The gigue looks a bit hectic!) We don't have to choose the same piece. It's really to have a 'practice partner'. But with no obligations or expectations, just encouragement.
DeleteI'm really happy to help with tricky bits. Keeps my skills sharp, as BB would say.