Update 2018

Hey guys,

I guess it's been a while since I've last updated this blog. Can't believe time flew so fast! Since December last year I've been so focused on my piano that I've simply lost track of time. I'm glad that things and work have slowed down a little recently so I was able to write this post.

Since I'll be doing my Grade 6 piano exams next year, my teacher have suggested to start learning the exam pieces. So at the moment I'm currently learning Beethoven's Op 49 No. 1 1st movement. I can honestly tell you that since this is my first Grade 6 piece, it is extremely difficult to learn it. It took me around two months to finally get to understand the rhythm and patterns. Now I am able to play the whole piece with few mistakes, but at a slow tempo. I have to slowly increase the tempo so I will be able to properly play the piece at the required speed one day.

Aside from Beethoven, I have been trying my best to learn Chopin's pieces since Chopin's life and music greatly amuses me. But alas, his pieces are still kind of difficult to learn, so I turn my focus to study Bach instead. It is said that in Chopin's life he had studied Bach's pieces and also taught his students Bach because he strongly believes Bach can greatly improves technique. That's why nowadays I've spent most of the time studying Beethoven and Bach pieces.

I've also recently recorded some of my playing, so expect me to post it in the near future!

Regards,
Ryou Takehito