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What grade is Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement?

She grades the sonata as a whole (including the last movement) at level 10, which is the most difficult level in her rating system.

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Re: How hard/grade is Beethoven's moonlight sonata 3rd movement? Michael Astourian 2525043 09:51 AM Joined: Posts: 2,832 Owen Sound, Ontario G Greener

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2000 Post Club Member G Joined: Posts: 2,832 Owen Sound, Ontario Originally Posted by Michael Astourian Re: How hard.. is Beethoven's moonlight sonata 3rd movement?

I would say probably harder then the 1st and 2nd movements. Are you playing them already?

Originally Posted by Michael Astourian I'm looking for a new challenging piece ... As for my experience, I have been playing piano for about 8 years and would probably consider Chopin's Fantasie-Impromptu to be the most technically demanding piece I know how to play. If you consider Moonlight Sonata mov 3 to be too far of a goal to set ...

How are you making out with the technically demanding bits?

To me the 3rd movement, although fabulous sections, even when it is played very well it still sounds muddy and is not among my favorites. Plus, it is a monster to learn from what I understand. If you want to learn it and then keep it in your regular repertoire, would require constant upkeep. For me it would anyway and would require too much maintenance. If you've managed well with the Chopin, you have plenty of choices now. Many members here could help you with that. Choices, and much better ones I think. Seeking out professional advice and couching is often suggested, depending how serious you want to be. I would say probably harder then the 1st and 2nd movements. Are you playing them already?How are you making out with the technically demanding bits?To me the 3rd movement, although fabulous sections, even when it is played very well it still sounds muddy and is not among my favorites. Plus, it is a monster to learn from what I understand. If you want to learn it and then keep it in your regular repertoire, would require constant upkeep. For me it would anyway and would require too much maintenance. If you've managed well with the Chopin, you have plenty of choices now. Many members here could help you with that. Choices, and much better ones I think. Seeking out professional advice and couching is often suggested, depending how serious you want to be.

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