What to play after Piano Sonata no. 1 in G minor, op. 45, "Tragica" ?
Edward MacDowell · difficulty 80/100

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Gentle step

The safest next step.

Gentle
Piano Sonata no. 3 in D minor, op. 57, "Norse"
Edward MacDowell
85/100 +5 pts 8-16 weeks
close skills low risk to confirm
Progression douce depuis Piano Sonata no. 1 in G minor, op. 45, "Tragica". Augmentation progressive de 5 points de difficulté, idéale pour consolider les acquis sans risque de blocage. Compétences travaillées : Connaissance des formes, Analyse harmonique, Pédale de sustain.
Gentle
Piano Sonata no. 4 in E minor, op. 59, "Keltic"
Edward MacDowell
85/100 +5 pts 8-16 weeks
close skills low risk to confirm
Progression douce depuis Piano Sonata no. 1 in G minor, op. 45, "Tragica". Augmentation progressive de 5 points de difficulté, idéale pour consolider les acquis sans risque de blocage. Compétences travaillées : Analyse harmonique, Connaissance des formes, Style romantique.
Gentle
Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109
Ludwig van Beethoven
85/100 +5 pts 8-16 weeks
close skills low risk to confirm
Progression douce depuis Piano Sonata no. 1 in G minor, op. 45, "Tragica". Augmentation progressive de 5 points de difficulté, idéale pour consolider les acquis sans risque de blocage. Nouvelles compétences abordées : Legato, Demi-pédale, Nuances.
Gentle
Piano Sonata no. 3 in F minor, op. 14, "Concerto Without Orchestra"
Robert Schumann
85/100 +5 pts 8-16 weeks
close skills low risk to confirm
Progression douce depuis Piano Sonata no. 1 in G minor, op. 45, "Tragica". Augmentation progressive de 5 points de difficulté, idéale pour consolider les acquis sans risque de blocage. Nouvelles compétences abordées : Nuances.
Gentle
Piano Sonata no. 2 in G sharp minor, op. 19
Alexander Scriabin
84/100 +4 pts 8-16 weeks
close skills low risk to confirm
Progression douce depuis Piano Sonata no. 1 in G minor, op. 45, "Tragica". Augmentation progressive de 4 points de difficulté, idéale pour consolider les acquis sans risque de blocage. Nouvelles compétences abordées : Legato.
Balanced step

A genuine step up, without a jolt.

Same level

To widen the repertoire without raising the level.

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