Yuyu Wang playing Chopin Etude op.10 No.3 and 4

[soccerchick24913]

Very nice performance! This piece is beautiful, and you did a great job playing it. I love Chopin, he was such a great composer. I hope to learn this piece soon!

-Vanessa

[MrFortepianist]

Thanks for posting. №4 was great!

[iloveclams]

good job! :) you play beatifully

[Darekakun]

Too bad the quality of the video isn't good because we can already hear you wonderfully played !

很好听!

[canakim]

muito bonito!

[mortonbaychestnut]

I am trying play this piece after watching your video!

You are very beautiful!

Luv your pics on your modelling website too, especially that sensual purple dress!

[klaaaan]

Good performance. This is probably all there was to perform this piece, but baby grands usually have a muffeled sound and a hard action. When you play a grand piano like a Steinway, the difference is like going from a Model T to a Lexus.

[yesuluvme]

I think you did a very nice job, lovely lady. No one does Chopin perfectly - except Chopin himself. As with any cover piece, one can only hope to entertain their listeners with one's own interpretation of the score and try to help their listeners feel good from the music. I think you did that very well, as I have come away from your performance with a very warm feeling. Bravo!

[abdulalh]

nice expression girl .

[ststkg14]

大変技巧的に難しい曲が弾けるのはすばらしいです。すごいと思い­ました。

[ghbinder]

lジョオskコアk

[JPNpatriot]

かわいいですね。音がずれているのが残念。

[grimace753951]

ありがとう

[carlescapist]

i really love Chopin's Tristesse. Wish i could play it too.. great job XD

[kspags]

overall a nice performance. I wish I could give you advice on how to improve, but you play these pieces better than I can at the moment... :-) Good job.

[diesel828]

I like it a lot. The grace notes were done nicely. Normally people rush through that and I don't know why. Great job!

[jacoloza]

simplemente extraordinario!!! cuanto daria yo por tokar asi!!!

lo maximo!!

[music653x]

I loved your take on this peice, (no.3) its one of my favorite of the etudés. I would only suggest that in areas of repition you try to input differential dynamics to accentuate expression. No. 4 was really well done, only thing is vivacity. Check out Richter's interpretation, notice how he attacks the piano with such vibrance. You are a skilled pianist, keep up the good work!

[WENCHINGTON]

You are stupid if you suggest learning from richter.

[music653x]

No no Mr.Wenchington, I merely suggested that the pianist emmulate Mr.Richter's control of his instrument. Richter may not be the most astute follower in regards to dynamics, but his mastery and control of the piano is irrefutable. Thankyou for your concern for my stupidity.

[WENCHINGTON]

I am neither concerned for your stupidity, nor your pretentious writing style.

[music653x]

My "Pretentious writing style" is a little device I call sarcasm. In plain speak, I don't much care for your opinions regarding my intelligence. I was trying to offer some advice to a fellow pianist to help her improve. I am shocked that you are willing to degrade your own intelligence by utilising such mean sprited words. I am sorry if my vernacular offends, but I am what I am.

[WENCHINGTON]

Your advice was bad. My intelligence is not degraded by using mean "sprited" words. Your "vernacular" is made of mispelled words. Also, you used the word vernacular incorrectly, probably because you are dumb and are working off a strained definition due to your attempts at a pretentious writing style.

[music653x]

My advice was not bad, it just disagrees with.. well.... you didn't even have any. Can you even play the piano? You're right I am dumb, dumb enough to respond to an ignorant musical biggot who spends all his time insulting those who try to help other musicians. I mispelled repetition and emulate. Do yourself a favor, log off your computer, vent your frustrations and come to terms with your apparent lack of popularity. Seriously grow the fuck up. BTW I used vernacular properly. Google it.

[WENCHINGTON]

You did not use vernacular properly. I am better at piano than you. You are indeed dumb. I don't need to give someone advice in order to disagree with ignorant advice.

[music653x]

Once again, yes I did, albeit sarcastically. You can't be better than me at piano because I've never heard you play, and you've never heard me play. This assumption is false and childish. I am not dumb, as I have proved countless times, and YES you do need to give advice in order for it to be disagreed with, other wise there would be no disagreement. My advice was not ignorant, your comment about my advice was ignorant. stop emberassing yourself. You've been wrong every time. How old are you?

[WENCHINGTON]

Did you prove to me that you are were not dumb by spelling words incorrectly and having poor grammar, or did you prove you were not dumb by telling me you were dumb for talking to me? Maybe you just proved you were not dumb by explaining that i was "emberassing" myself.

[music653x]

I proved I was not dumb due to the fact that my arguments are logical. I sarcastically admitted I was dumb to fight with you, however I believe an apology is owed on my part. You are not a moron, and, I hate to admit it but are reasonably good with grammar. You get off on seeing people's reactions to your comments, and for that you have my respect. I enjoy this as well. However, untill you post a video of yourself playing piano better than me, I cannot accept that you are any better than me.

[WENCHINGTON]

Also in, "I am not dumb, as I have proved many times," proved should be proven.

[music653x]

Actually proved, and proven are both acceptable past participles of prove. Nice try though.

[WENCHINGTON]

"'Go Fuckk yourself.' (I'll give you a hint, the mistake starts with a k) " Actually, the mistake starts with an F because "fuck" is not a proper noun.

[music653x]

Wrong again moron. Fuck in this sentence would be the verb. Your self (being you) is the pronoun. Another mistake on your part.

[WENCHINGTON]

You capitalized "fuckk," which should not be capitalized because "fuck" is not a proper noun. I was informing you of this because you told me "the mistake starts with a k," when it really started with the capital F. You misread because most likely because you are dumb.

[music653x]

Once again, fuck is a verb. You are right, it should not have been capatalised, I was agitated with you when I wrote it. I made the mistake not because of your false assumption that I am dumb, but due to my fallable human nature.

[WENCHINGTON]

*...misread most likely because you are dumb.

[music653x]

See, you made a mistake too. I believe the expression is "shit happens."

[dreampianist]

wow that's great! keep up the good work :-)

[HawaiianTropicZone]

Yu, great job on the 3rd, but you need to put more feelings in it, a little more tempo variations would be a wonderful suppliment to it as well. Try playing it like you just had you heart broken, that's how it should really sound. Oh, also, you missed almost all the soft pedals. No big deal since you already had it memorized, take a look at the scores again, a 10sec fix.

No.4 needs to be faster, I think you are playing around 130, it should be 160. Aside from that, GREAT job 5/5 luv it!

[YangyStyle]

Hey girl you're so adorable!

What's your race? Japanese Chinese or Korean?

[grimace753951]

Thank you, I'm Chinese.

[penguinshin]

4:10

[trigalg693]

Same as previous comments, No.4 needs some more ferocity :)

[pehx]

great job! esp. no.4 =D

[aardvark2468]

you played it really musically well. no 4 could go faster, but i don't think that its a big deal since it was played so well otherwise.

[pppli]

wow so pretty

[narfanoid]

Yes, and the music is not bad either.

[KevinR3i]

@pppli She's a model.

[farmgirl717]

On the No. 4: I usually hear this piece played faster, but I thought you played it good at that tempo. It was very musical, and your dynamics really made the piece. Great job!

[spritebiscuit]

really good :D

[canadagirl18]

great job! I'm playing this one too

[alanna382]

mm

constructive critism:

the opus 10 no. 4 should be a lot faster~

good job

[ernesttehemo]

could be better

good job overall

[rayforu]

I am learning #3 too, it is a very nice piece. Even Chopin said he couldn't write a such pretty melody anymore after this one... nice play.

[x1zu3x]

Plays very well.

How long are you studing piano?

[kTkickkers]

fucking good!!

[musicenthusiast86]

this piece reminds me of rain. how it starts out soft then pours then softens.

[ultimativePwnage]

pretty well played but i personally like the faster versions of no. 4 more. Good Work THough.

Greeeetz^^

[californiansteven]

sweet! ur asian. um thats all i have to say, and it was really good and fast towards the end.

[weiping2020]

chopin op.10 no3...i think you got a little bit harsh at the middle part...if you add more expression your playing will be more better... and the op.10 no.4 is good try make it more faster if can...this both songs are diploma songs...

[bluematrix109]

great job! i'm a pianist myself, and i've been playing piano since i was 4. I do jazz and classical. I'll post some of my vids up as soon as possible (i just recently made an account, so i'm still new!) i think u played those pieces wonderfully!

[unfairplay]

oo you're pretty ;) nice playing too! can you tell me what grade this piece is cos i rly want to play it but and it doesnt seem too difficult...thx :)

[grimace753951]

thx...

but I don't know what grade it is...

and I don't really think that's an easy piece.. neither the No.3 nor No.4.. it's not just about the notes, it's about the feeling of it.. and my No.3 here is not really polished yet.. but No.4 here is polished better.

[shinjitsu2]

grade 7-8 piano

[kozanstatue]

@unfairplay 3 is level 10 (advanced). i'm nowhere near that level but I can wing this one a little - if u love a piece enough u can sometimes manage stuff above your level so give it a go. The first third and last third are quite doable, the middle section is a little trickier, but u can play the 1st third as a stand-alone piece too

[bubylugo88]

GREAT

[fcapalma]

Beautiful!!

un saludo de Chile...

Muy hermoso

Bye

[amidunet]

impossible not to cry when you play that ! Thanks... kiss

[billisnowy]

Please marry me!

[flying8speedistra]

One of my all time favorite pieces next to moonlight sonata, although I play classical guitar. Your playing is marvellous but the handling of the camera isn't. Can you do a re-shoot, camera on a tripod instead? Not necessary to capture the whole piano (and that tall chair) : ) The audio just need to be a bit better (clarity) before we can judge your playing. Nice choice of outfit however!

[asdfedc]

Also, don't mind people telling you if you are playing it too fast or slow or whatever. That is something that you should not change because everyone prefers to play certain songs at a different pace. That just depends on YOU. Everyone else is just being a a-hole.

[grimace753951]

Thank you, so nice of you saying these~~

I agree that everyone would have different opnion, and I don't mind if anyone criticize me. Btw, this video has been up for a very long time already.. if I feel anything I'm already over w/ it. I've changed my way of playing piano, too. Thank you for ur time watching my video, tho. :) and Happy New Year~

[asdfedc]

Your welcome. I noticed that it was a year old after I commented... oh well, better late than never I guess. Anyways you play well. ~Happy New Year~

[asdfedc]

They may say things like "that song was supposed to be played slowly or more rhythmically," but I don't find that true. How does everyone know that it was supposed to be played like that, the composer for the song is dead. Was those critics alive back then and is over 100 years old. NO. So don't believe them.

As long as you play all the notes right and make people feel good inside listening to it then it is perfect as is.

[asdfedc]

Everyone is just being mean because they suck and is trying to act better than everyone (including you).

That or they all think you are cute so they just want to put you down. Don't worry, it was great. Way better than how I play it.

[sppe769]

I hope its the fact that you guys can play the piano. but other than that, you folks are so mean, its so strange how you listen so closely to the mistakes and dynamics! It makes me sick! NO ONE is perfect!

[hiphopxiha]

傳說的pcc 才女~

[danceposa]

To all you critics. Be constructive. However good or bad these people play be positive. This tune or melody whatever you want to call it is.... SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. I am working my way thru em all. and I love em all

[TomBarrister]

In 10-3, no part of the first theme needs to be hammered as you did. You lose control of the dynamics that way. You can achieve the crescendo in better ways. I like the middle part and the way you handled the first theme the second time. 10-4 was excellent. You played it at a sensible pace and didn't try to hurry it along like so many do.

[SalPedi]

More effective iif a tripod were used instead of handheld. Camera shake is distracting. You can connect an inexpensive mic from the camera to the piano, and experiment to hear which playback sound best.

[chopincan]

çok koftisin kızım çalış biraz.öyle kolay yerleri romantik takılarak olmaz zor pasajları sıçtın batırdın

[1124755]

The beggining seems too loud. Still, you have good qualities.

[YGYGYGYGYGYGYGYGYGYG]

1124755 - I wish I could say you have good sense. There is absolutely nothing wrong with how she played this. But you people just love to criticize because you're ingrates.

[1124755]

absolutely nothing wrong? Are saying she is a proffesional? ha. You must be one of those people who classify all music as great, no matter how bad it is.

[sppe769]

this is a free country you know, everyone has a right to play a song the way they feel it should be played.

[sweetechocolat]

YGYGYGYGYGYGYGYGYGYG-

I'm starting to begin to think you take all comments really personally.

I actually did think she did played really loudly (I'm thinking it's the recorder though), but it wasn't as if we're telling her she's a horrible pianist and we're all jealous cowards.

It was just a note of suggestion. :/

I still like it. XD

I wish I could the piano though...

[nostromissimo]

In the opening section of no3, you'll notice that many professional pianists lean back to extend their arms. This gives more control and helps the melody to sing without sounding forced.

[misotoma]

those octave at 1:45 try to do more pianissimo. thats just me though.. i really liked ur 4th. i wish i could play like you did..one last thing at 3:50 on 3rd etude try to do it piano not forte. try something new :)

[misotoma]

i loved your 4th but hated your 3rd :p (no offense) have a listen to Berezovsky's interpretations. i think the third would breathe better if you played slower.. like at 1:45 2:17 3:00 would be nice if it was a little slower just to build the theme. also the ending, drag it out around 4:15. make it so as your ending diminishes slowly not abruptly.

[qnz123]

As for No4, very nice, there is a lot of slow or fast players but I can't see any good "people" players in youtube. Your the first one, who express this sheet perfect, you also understand your limit. I'm not too picky on notes, of course it should be no mistake, but your inside is very special~! that is what the audience really need.

[qnz123]

Excellent performance, impressive No3 so far in youtube your the best, the nature way you express is perfectly match your personality, just the heavy part in the middle not very catchy, this might be related to your personality.

[yooniecorn]

No. 4:

This piece was slightly better than the first, though incorrect timing became a larger issue. Watch the left hand - it was a bit sluggish.

You might need to practice this piece more slowly to be certain that you aren't hitting any incorrect notes, especially during the more dischordant passages - I heard a few.

Build during the climax!

Good luck - I can see that you've worked hard, and I'd love to see your future videos.

Hope this helps,

Y

[yooniecorn]

Music is not about being physically attractive and so far no one has given you an honest analysis of your pieces. You're off to a good start, but there are a lot of rough patches.

That being said, here is some constructive criticism from a fellow pianist and classical enthusiast:

[yooniecorn]

No. 3:

This piece is meant to be played legato without a pedal. That is its beauty. I fear that your technique would fall apart without the support of sustain - I would suggest putting the piece aside for a few months until you are a bit more well-prepared. Try some other Chopin pieces, some Burgmueller, whatever it is that you need to isolate some of your problem areas - your teacher will be able to help you.

[yooniecorn]

I'd also recommend getting some guides and books explaining about the Chopin etudes - how they were written and intended to be played.

Be careful about the notes on the left hand during the 'poco piu animato' passage...

Finally, I'd suggest working on your actual performance - dynamics, phrasing, emotional subtleties, etc. This is a very large aspect of the song in its more reflective moments.

[josh1167]

I sort of disagree with this. Although I agree you should have the technique and the legato smooth enough so that it sounds pretty good without a pedal, I also feel that the pedal adds a degree of ambience and connectivity that is needed.

[hppeng]

Hi, wonderful work. I'm doing the No 3 as well.

I wish you can create the legato not simply with the pedal. By that I mean your wrists should be calm and your fingers should rest close to the key. I see your hands lifting too much and it seems very busy. My teacher told me this is a "double-note legato" exercise and he stresses it a lot.

[bhokka]

i agree

[purelyevil97]

that was awesome but there was a weird buzzing in the background......but still great!!

[TheCrazyHairPianist]

I'm impressed.

[farah73]

i forgot to add. i realized that i was playing a certain part too slow, but i'm gonna fix it. so you can disregard my video response until i make the new one

[farah73]

by watching how you played etude op.10 no.4 i think you could play no.3 better than what you did. not that it wasn't good but there was some robato misssing in one part. it was crucial in that specific phrase. but i'll give you 5 :)

[flyurway]

I have to agree, I just noticed that I already responded on this several months ago but now I think some more rubato would help in part A, it sounded a little too "metronomish". I also know a lot of people complain about too much rubato in this piece but I think it's good if used in moderation. Then again, whadda I know? :-)

[aidengrandfield]

hot and brilliant, something you dont see to often :-)

[StarburstLover]

Oh wow... that was amazing. You played it quite well =)

[flyurway]

I like your interpretation of #3, tempo and use of dynamics is better than some of the "pro's" I've seen on here that just pound and whip through. I thought #4 was well done too, I'll never try that one! You may have some overall polishing to do but it still sounds really good. Yeah, you're a cutie too!

[SSgtMerubio]

I dont see any floating with 10/4 - seriously. Despite the bad recording quality it is a quite good approach and

I'll be very satisfied with myself when I play this etude as clear as you!

[nieacharm]

I used to play this.... but not as good as this one... guess i should pay more attention with more practice.

[shelim23]

A few mistakes here and there (learn how to use the pedal babe seriously it-too much drowns the song), but a being cute hottie I forgive you!-lol

[yacom1118]

Absolutely amazing job. I love it.

[simonwong101]

I love it keep up the great work. Theres something different the way you play. I like it ^_^.

[arnobody]

it's a wonderful performance!

[SX04]

I could learn from this. I've got a recital in a few months and I have a feeling I'll be playing no. 3.

[grimace753951]

Thank u guys so much for the comments... they are all very helpful!!!

[Dare1986]

piano sucks, go banjo!

[supersimpson2001]

Very good. However, more contrast in your dynamics would produce a livelier effect. Stacatto should be more distinct at the beginning.

[supersimpson2001]

(For #4)

[Peekerboo]

the pedal i think was pretty good, it just blurred a little in one or two parts, so maybe try to tap it more often in the song, because without a pedal it would sound...very empty.but too much and it sounds groggy..so just tap it less in some parts, especailly when it says con bravura, tap it faster

[admeneses]

u're beautiful and u play very well. brilliant combination! :P nicely played, maybe with some abuse of the pedal in the no.3, but u did a very nice job. Congratulations!

[serengetibob]

Love your touch and feeling. Too bad the sound is so bad. Please do more and under better production settings.

[chad410]

no 4 was a favourite at college with my teacher Irina.You are very sensitive and neat finger work.Have you tried no 2 op10? that was another favourite.By the way Argerich plays this so super fast you can hardly believe it.Good luck.

[Ravel87]

well done.

[franknhonest]

Very nice. I've got a way to go on that one yet, especially the tricky bit in the middle!

[msiu]

Thanks for sharing your very enjoyable playing with us.

In the first "A" of the ABA sections of no.3, I feel that you could give it a more hesitating feeling with your rubato. It sounds slightly too smooth and easy to me. I always picture it as someone bidding farewell and looking back longingly. If you could build up more of the "tristesse" feeling in the first "A" section, the release of passion in the "B" section would make more sense.

[achilless]

10/4 try not to like float above the keys, u gotta play each note, and not skip any and it has to be a full note, sounds like ur like just floating on the notes:) just a suggestion cuz I learned that etude, and it was painful, but it paid off, very ncie 10/3 btw, good playing

[suremate]

10/3 was very good! Natural feeling, phrasing, rubato. Nothing overdone. 10/4: I like it quite a bit faster and more furious, but you're technique is probably not quite up to that yet. Still, well played.

[iruiz]

You play really good. I liked better how you played the second piece.

[grimace753951]

u r right.. coz i practiced the 2nd one much longer than the 1st one. I think that's why.

[parule]

It's better to see sweet girls playing piano than ugly girl playin piano well.She's playing good!And a thing I like very much on her is that she plays not faster that she can.That is self-control!It is very well balanced!

[EmmDoubleEw]

You're good. Great playing.

Sorry about the butchered english in my other comment, i haff to zpeak az zuch when reffer to da epic Zepp.

[matrix6419]

awesome job i love #4

[ccaml]

If you think of Etude no. 3 as having the sections "A, B, A": It's probably a matter of taste, but the "A" section sounds a bit metronomic. Perhaps a more distinct separation of the melodic phrases would add a "singing" quality to it.

[grimace753951]

thanks~~ but what does "rezpec da legz" mean?

[playadom]

You're not supposed to use the pedal during #3. The legato effect is supposed to be achieved with the hands alone.

[grimace753951]

icic... well.. i think everyone has different taste of listening to the music... but i agree with u that i think i used too much pedal at some parts... However, i can't play No 3 without pedal at all coz that'll sound weird to me..

[EmmDoubleEw]

hahaha u haff discovered da pervertednezz of da zepp

watamofo

[datruzepp]

HAHAHAHAHA REZPEC DA LEGZ

[Jageye]

great skills