Taking a cue from several different sources, I am trying to re-re-re-re-kickstart my piano efforts again by settling in with some classical music. I dug out my volumes 17, 27, and 37 of Music For Millions (MFM) and am playing through some music in it. Well, so far the first, Volume 17.(PS Don't buy new editions of these books - I found mine at Half Price Books years ago, but spent about $10 for all 3, used but in mint condition)
Its not that I stopped, only other stuff has been in the way. I also decided I didn't have a good plan before, relying on playing whatever I felt like, and not really getting anywhere. This way I can measure, so to speak, a few things. This practice will help with reading the music, not relying on ear or memory too heavily, because I am not overly familiar with this music anymore. My memories of it are returning tho.
By the way, the title, Easy Classics To Moderns, what a laugh. Some of this music is tough. Its not abridged in anyway. Lucky for me I like music from Anna Magdalena Notebook, Schumann Album for the Young, Tchaikovsky's Album for the Young, or Ivan's Adventures. And nowadays you can tune into YouTube to find some 8 year old playing the music you are having problems figuring out.
Here is Ivan Sings from MFM17:
