Day 820 - Ecossaise in E Flat, Beethoven - ABRSM Grade 3 - Piano Progress

Ecossaise in E flat is probably the most difficult piece I've played so far. It really has felt like a step up regarding how my hands are literally flying all over the place. When I started it I thought there was no way I would be able to play it, but it has come together nicely.

It was a good piece for learning and I've picked up some good practice methods that I will take forward into future pieces.

This recording is as good as I am going to get for now. It's a bit sloppy in places and that's probably due to the speed. I hadn't realised I was playing it quite this fast now. I recorded another slower version that was tighter but it lacked the energy, so I went with this one.

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[DanielLearnsPiano]

Ecossaise in E flat is probably the most difficult piece I've played so far. It really has felt like a step up regarding how my hands are literally flying all over the place. When I started it I thought there was no way I would be able to play it, but it has come together nicely.

It was a good piece for learning and I've picked up some good practice methods that I will take forward into future pieces.

This recording is as good as I am going to get for now. It's a bit sloppy in places and that's probably due to the speed. I hadn't realised I was playing it quite this fast now. I recorded another slower version that was tighter but it lacked the energy, so I went with this one.

Just noticed that I'd spelt Ecossaise as Ecosaisse everywhere, including in the video. 🤦‍♂

[JeremyTaylorPianoProgress]

The hard work has paid off, well done. Your comment about a piece seeming insurmountable, but then later discovering you CAN play it, is the same thought process I go through with pieces.

[nicojar]

Hi Daniel! When I was hesitating to purchase a piano and start learning, I searched what google thought about starting at 40 and it got me to your videos. 5 weeks in, progression is fast and exciting, the effort is hard, and I still like your videos. Thank you for sharing your progression, you are doing great! You showed me that it was possible to reach an honorable and enjoyable level in a realistic time (given practice and focus and, I suppose, it's like a hike: to each their own pace), thanks a lot, Daniel :) (I also like the way you are taking your learning very strategically, by regularly challenging yourself and investing in your skills for future projets)

[ziobert]

Very smooth and pleasant. Wonderful job!

[johny_mac]

Very nice. This is one of my picks. Will be getting around to doing some video's soon but still not quite ready for the exams. I am taking my time with grade 3.

[fernandamccormack]

That's great! I was wondering what you were up to!

[epipafapprendlepiano]

Very fun piece, nicely played ! 28 attempts ? That's quite fast, i often do more than that for recording :D