What after De Beriot's no.9? Thanks

September 6, 2006 at 07:35 AM · If you liked De Beriot (or even if you didn't), you could do some Wieniawski. His stuff is really fun to play, and it really works your left hand. you'll get so much technique work out of his pieces, but it's not tedious to practice.

Try Scherzo-Tarantelle (or as my teacher called it, scary tarantula because it's scary hard), or one of the Polonaise Brillantes. The one in A is more frequently played, but it is just as worth learning as the D. Plus, they do have some good bow technique too. If those are too daunting, you could do Paganini's "Moses" variations on the G string. It's a fun little audition piece, separates you from the pack a bit and show off some great lefthand technique. Don't go over your head though with these, they can swallow you alive if you let them.

Have fun,

Matt

September 6, 2006 at 02:24 PM · Hi,

Bobby, may I ask you a question? Do you have a teacher? And if so, what did he/she suggest?

Cheers!

September 6, 2006 at 02:57 PM · How about de Beriot #10? :-)~

Amen to Christian!

September 6, 2006 at 03:19 PM · Christian is of course correct - listen to him!

More appropiate pieces for your level (The scherzo tarantelle is an ridiculus suggestion :-) ) would be Kabalewski, The Beethoven romances or perhaps the 4 seasons. Or why not the Prokofiev solo sonata? That is a nice piece and something to work on!

September 6, 2006 at 07:28 PM · I have an off-the-wall question...what is with some performers wearing traditional Chinese clothing for performance? Is it more comfortable?

Mattias...the Prokofiev solo sonata is the only piece ever to give me a headache!

September 6, 2006 at 09:51 PM · Yeah, I do have a teacher. I recently decided to switch to a better teacher, so I'm taking a couple weeks off for break, and just interested in suggestions for a new piece, so when my new teacher does ask me what I want to play I can put something out there, or say I started soemthing.

September 6, 2006 at 10:15 PM · Ok, I'll consider the Wienawski. And I sight-read the four seasons, and also Kabalevsky, they were a bit easy for me. Any opinions on the Bruch, or the Mozart g major? Or any other suggestions?

September 6, 2006 at 11:29 PM · 'i sightread (those pieces)...they are a bit too easy for me.'

i can't measure your ability. best bet: let your new teacher find what's best for you.

September 7, 2006 at 01:27 AM · Either the Bruch or the Mozart would probably be fine. I started the DeBeriot no.9 then switched teachers and ended up going to the Bruch because I really wanted to play it and my teacher said it was okay, so it's probably a good next step technically (I did find the Bruch quite difficult still, but then I'm mainly a violist so I didn't devote the time I needed to really learn it well, if you practice a lot you'll probably be fine with the Bruch). The Mozart would also be good, It's easier technically than the DeBeriot, but stylistically it's very challenging. If you haven't played a Mozart Concerto it's probably a good idea to do so and the G major is probably a good one to start with. Your teacher will probably have suggestions too though so I would say that if you think she will ask you what you want to learn, just pick something you really like and she will tell you if she thinks you are ready for it.

September 7, 2006 at 01:42 AM · The Bruch or a Mozart Concerto sounds great, you could probably do 3, 4, or 5. You may want to do 3 first to get used to the style, but if you want a challenge, 5 is great, it helps you a lot musically. The Bruch is great to, I'm just starting it, but the third movement is much harder than the first two, but if you practice doublestops a lot, it should help a lot when learning it.

September 7, 2006 at 01:46 AM · Aaagh, but Mozart is soooo hard musically! I worked on #5 for a year and it's STILL not quite where I want it!

September 7, 2006 at 02:11 AM · Greetings,

Mozart 5 is never quite where you want it.

Cheers,

Buri

September 7, 2006 at 02:14 AM · It's where I want it...filed safely away on a shelf.

September 7, 2006 at 03:03 AM · Greetings,

I think you may have my copy...

Cheers,

Buri

September 7, 2006 at 04:04 AM · Haha, thanks for your responses. My mom got the local store to order a copy of the Mozart. I'll take a look at a fellow violinist's copy of the music to see how I like it. I saw the Bruch at the music store, I couldn't really sight-read it that well, but I guess that's a good sign so I can improve. I'll actually try to call my new teacher, if possible (since I auditioned to be her student about a year ago), and ask her what she thinks.

Also, any last suggestions on any songs that aren't played as much as the Mozart and Bruch? I want something that's... that makes me special when I perform it, and stand out. :)

September 7, 2006 at 11:36 PM · l.l. spohr's concerto no.8 in a minor.

January 23, 2007 at 04:44 AM · I played the 1st movement of the Mozart 5 for a small youth competition in jr. high. I feel like it really pushed me to improve my sound and bowing.