fur elise

Recently I have been sitting down at the piano and tinkering.

I didn't always love playing the piano, and that was mostly because I felt that I was forced to do it by my parents. Once I got older and decided what *I* would like to play, (not Royal Conservatory) I was somewhat happy. However, an interesting thing happened once I quit taking piano lessons - I actually sat down MORE at the piano, and played MORE often. It is amazing what can come out of a kid when you don't force them to like something. I realized at that moment that I truly loved piano.

I rarely play in front of others, and usually quit playing with others enter the room. Not really sure what that is all about, but that is the way I am with my piano. People can listen from afar, but that is about it.

So, the piano playing I have been doing recently is out of a Royal Conservatory book that my mother used when she was a little girl. I have only really played one song out of the book - fur elise. I love this song. There is something very emotional about the song. The base of the song is fairly simple and I usually only play that part of the music. However, since my recent tinkering I have decided to learn the entire piece, and play it well. I am even planning a couple of practice times for each week and focusing on the weaker areas so that I can get better at it. Boy, sounds like piano lessons. :)

Check out this link to listen to a nice, yet fast rendition of the classic piece. I don't have high hopes of ever playing it *that* fast, but I will do my best. Plus, I like it a little slower.