How do I choose a repertoire piano?

Choosing Piano Repertoire for Your Students

1) Balance the new piece with the student’s current repertoire.
2) Match the piece to what the student seems to enjoy.
3) Match the piece to what I as the teacher sense the student needs next.
4) Determine the literature level of the new piece.

What RCM level is Fur Elise?

It’s a (Canadian) RCM grade 7 piece. i was learning that thing 3 months into lessons. Fur Elise is best handled by intermediate players. Beginners often play it, but not often well, and they often leave out the middle part.

How many piano levels are there in RCM?

There are 10 grades in the RCM, with an additional preparatory grade (kind of like kindergarten), and an ARCT level, which is the most advanced step of the RCM system. Assuming they’ve put in the time, the average student can expect to reach a grade 8 level by the time they complete high school.

What RCM grade is Clair de Lune?

Suite Bergamasque is less well-known as a whole, but an individual movement within is very famous in the piano world – Clair de lune. The suite is meant to represent music from an old French court, and ranges from silly to deeply moving. Everything in this collection is a grade 10 RCM level.

What is a good piano repertoire?

The 16 best pieces EVER written for piano

Beethoven – ‘Moonlight’ Sonata.
Clara Schumann – Piano Concerto.
Debussy – Clair de Lune.
Chopin – Nocturne in E flat major (Op. 9, No.
Rebecca Clarke – Piano Trio.
J.S. Bach – The Well-Tempered Clavier.
J.S. Bach – Goldberg Variations.
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue.

How do you know if a piano piece is too hard?

if after a few weeks trying to learn or play 1-2 pages of a piece and you still cannot play it comfortably, then it’s too hard. also, even if you can learn a piece, but after a few months, you still cannot play it at the tempo, then it would mean your ability of playing it isn’t there yet.

Is RCM Level 8 good?

Grade 8 represents a solid understanding and competency in music. Anyone who reaches this level will be able to enjoy music for the rest of their life, even if they choose not to study music after graduation.

What is a good RCM mark?

The exam is out of 100, with 60 being the passing grade. Students who plan to pursue an ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory) Diploma after Level 10 must receive either an overall mark of 75 or a minimum of 70% in each section of this exam.

How hard is RCM Level 10?

It’s not that it is too difficult, there is just A LOT of it, and the ear tests can be pretty taxing if it’s an unfamiliar domain. Finished RCM level 10 here. The technical aspects are challenging, but I think if you put 2 hours a day for 6 days a week, you could master all that is required.

Can you skip RCM levels?

Yes, RCM allows students to skip level exams, but think carefully about your reason for wanting to do this. The fact is, there are no short-cuts for developing proper technique at your instrument and a proper understanding of musical repertoire.

Which is the best RCM piano repertoire level 8?

RCM Celebration Series 2015 – Piano Repertoire (with Digital Recordings), Level 8 Instrumentation: Piano solo Series: Royal Conservatory Celebration Series (2 Publisher: Frederick Harris Music Item Code: C5R08 RCM Level: 8

Is there a popular selection list for the Royal Conservatory?

AN ADDENDUM TO THE PIANO SYLLABUS 2015 EDITION The Popular Selection List, 2017 Edition,is an addendum to The Royal Conservatory Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition, which embodies the official requirements for the piano examinations conducted by The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program.

Are there any German dance pieces in RCM?

German Dance in D Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 2 SEE ALL RCM LEVEL 1 REPERTOIRE PIECES PERFORMED! RCM Level 1 Piano Repertoire – all pieces performed in full! If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later. German Dance in B flat Major, Hob.

Which is the best book for piano repertoire?

The Frederick Harris Music Company #C5R08. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company (FH.C5R08). ISBN 978-1-55440-716-3. Celebration Series, 2015 Edition is a comprehensive series of Repertoire and Etudes for piano presenting a well-rounded collection of music from the Baroque era to the present day.