Six standard piano fast pieces that you should know.

One of the greatest attractions of piano playing is ・・・・

The most attractive aspect of piano playing is "playing fast.

The tremendous speed of fingerings!
Many people are fascinated by it.

In this article, we would like to unravel the mystery of fast piano playing.


◆Why can we play the piano so fast in the first place?

In the piano, when you press a key, force is transmitted to the hammers at the back of the keyboard.
The hammers at the back of the keyboard then strike the strings to produce sound.

This is repeated tens of thousands of times per minute and becomes a superb piece of work.

It's not easy. ・・・・

There are many kinds of pieces of music that can be played fast in a word!
Now, I would like to introduce some famous fast piano pieces.


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Chopin.
Exercise 10-4.

　　This is the piece played by Nodame in Nodame Cantabile.
　　Surprisingly, it may be the type of piece that can be played with practice.


The List
Chromatic Gallop.

　　This is a sporty tune that a junior high school student or so who loves the piano would like!


Rachmaninoff
"No. 6 from the Picture Exercises, Op. 39"

　　This piece depicts Little Red Riding Hood being chased by a wolf.


Scriabin
Eight Exercises Op. 42, No. 5

　　A masterpiece of dark emotion and sweet melody.


Capustin.
Prelude No. 1 from Eight Exercises

　　Capustin's style is a fusion of jazz and classical music.
　　It would be cool if played on a street piano.


Poulenc
Presto.

　　As the name suggests, this piece is played very fast. French lightness is essential.


◆Summary.

Do you want to play fast music?

Okay, let's play it! But even if you think you can ・・・・
It can take years to be able to play fast music. (depends on the song).

Practicing alone may break your heart...

That's who you should be!

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It may take some time.
However, anyone can improve with enthusiasm.

Someday, you will be able to play at a divine speed!
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