Rachmaninoff for beginners! 〜A song that looks like a reckless challenge, but is surprisingly possible...

Just hearing the word "Rachmaninoff" is enough to make most piano beginners tremble. With all of his works requiring superb technique and large hands, he is like a "boss character" of the piano world. However! Even such Rachmaninoff has a few pieces that beginners can try (not to say without difficulty). This paper introduces some Rachmaninoff works that even beginners can manage to play.



Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op.3-2 "Bells

You may think it is not a good idea to start with "The Bells" while saying, "Even beginners can play Rachmaninoff. In fact, however, if you can hold down the first chord, you can play this piece at a surprisingly slow tempo. However, if you have small hands, be prepared to make full use of the pedals.


2. exercise "Picture of Sound" Op.33-8

At first glance, this piece is a storm of dizzying leaps and sixteenth notes, but in fact, it is surprisingly easy to conquer as many parts are patterned by learning short phrases. In particular, the middle part is beautiful and easy to sing, and even beginners can enjoy the "feeling of playing Rachmaninoff".


Vocalise (Piano arrangement) ◆3.

Although the original is a vocal piece, there are many piano arranged versions, and the simple left hand accompaniment is accessible enough for beginners. The melody is easy to sing, so this is a great piece to enjoy the romantic world of Rachmaninoff.


Italian Polka

This piece, characterized by its light rhythm and gorgeous melody, is not technically difficult. If you play at your own pace without overreacting to the tempo, you can enjoy playing this piece and get acquainted with Rachmaninoff's music.


5. Prelude, Op.23-4◆

This piece has a relatively simple structure among Rachmaninoff's preludes, and the right hand melody is easy to sing and the left hand movements are relatively gentle. Of course, the level of difficulty increases as one pursues detailed expression, but this is an ideal piece for beginners to make their "Rachmaninoff debut".

summary

Indeed, many of Rachmaninoff's works have a high degree of difficulty, but there are surprisingly some "pieces that even beginners can touch. Of course, it is reckless to challenge his Piano Concerto No. 3 out of the blue, but if you get used to it little by little, you can enjoy the world of Rachmaninoff that you have always dreamed of. If you have been thinking, "Rachmaninoff is too difficult, so I can't do it! If you have been thinking, "Rachmaninoff is too difficult, so I can't do it!