Holiday Themed Recital December 2024!
Performer: pianocat
Piece: Auld Lang Syne
Comment Policy: All comments welcome
Source of music: Faber Piano Adventures Christmas Book 2
Instrument: Kawai K200
Recording method: cell phone with Zoom H1essential mic
Additional info:
I literally just started this piece today. I practiced/learned for roughly 90 mins, plus another 30-45 mins or so of trying to get a recording-worthy take, pausing to troubleshoot tricky passages along the way.
I just got the H1essential for Christmas, so I was eager to try it out. Today seemed like a fitting day to learn this piece. With more time, I would have tried to even out the dynamics and pedal, and make sure I was sticking to my legato fingering. But for recording it on a lark, it's pretty decent.
rach3master Waltz of the Flowers
Wonderfully played! Thanks for sharing!
thepianoplayer416 Nice job putting the instruments together. Thanks for your playing, it sounds great! I love the hats!
Cratersmash Really impressive playing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks everyone for participating in the Holiday Themed Recital! I love listening to you all play festive pieces!
rogerch
Thanks for your comments.
The Santa & Santa Helper hats are seasonal. You would wear one aound Christmas.
The 3 different instruments (piano, organ & violin) were included in the video for comparison. Many years ago a church in the neighborhood asked me to play some hymns during their Sunday services. It was a small ensemble with piano, flute & violin playing together. I didn't feel confident at the time and turned it down. Today hymns are played either with a piano or digital keyboard. In many cases, piano & organ can be used interchangeably. Both sound wonderful and unique in its own way.
- Edited
Performer: thepianoplayer416
Piece: "Auld Lang Syne" arranged by A Cooperwood
Comment Policy: General Comments only: Polite, supportive, suggestions for improvement.
Source of music: Online download
Instrument: Kawai grand
Recording method: Canon EOS M-200
Additional info: this is a popular Scottish tune played around New Year. This recording was made in January, 2024 with the New Year fireworks at midnight, Jan. 1 added as the front cover for the video.
pianocat
Great recording.
Can hear some interesting dynamics changes.