Classical Music Performance

Running head: MUSIC
Music
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1MUSIC
Topic –Classical Music Performance
During the completion of the course, I had to go through and deal with a broad set of
challenges. Firstly, I must have to state the fact that I did not have much idea regarding the
classical music, which means performance of classical music was quite unknown to me.
However, the course materials have certainly helped me to derive an in-depth understanding
about the classical music and the instrumental use of piano. During the learning phase of the
instrument- piano several factors need to be considered. Firstly, the amount of time it takes to
learn or play piano completely depends on what extent of playing I or one wants to achieve.
Hence, I can state the fact that an individual with limited or no experience can learn to play
the melody of short song faster and quicker. For example, Studer et al. (2011) added the fact
that if an individual wants to play ‘Hot Cross Buns’ , she/he could take lesson from different
academic lessons and learn without any previously developed training.
In contrast, if I say if one does want to become a world class classical pianist and
execute crazy-advanced pieces just like Rachmanionff’s Piano concert, the individual might
require at least 10 to 15 years of concentrated study with a skilful coach. During my learning
period, I have observed the fact that most of the people who intends to learn Piano, they
usually aim for something in between two different extremes. This means I believe that
whatever level I hope to achieve, my progress always depends on how diligently as well as
effectively I practice or nourish the skill and talent. However, I would also like to add the
fact that when it comes to piano or learning any sort of music instrument, adults tend to have
an easier time of understanding music theory compared to children. This means that the chord
progression as well as the common motif could sound unfamiliar to children but I believe the
fact that adults who have spent their lives listening to a diverse or different variety of music
could find it easier to identify.