What Is The Hardest Piece Of Piano Music?

Editors report:There are lots of difficult piano pieces but Ashley Southam, the author of Rocket Piano believes the Rachmaninov to be the hardest.

What's the hardest piece of music you have ever learnt? In the course

of my piano playing career I have been challenged by many different

pieces. The most difficult of which was one of Rachmaninov's

preludes in C sharp minor. This piece of music challenged me in a

way that no other piece has and to be honest I have never really

nailed it to perfection. I loved the piece but frankly it was just

a little difficult for my skill level.

My feeling is that when you come to learning full songs on the

piano you should choose songs that you can progress slowly but

surely and maintain your motivation, by continuing your success.

However, I think that sometimes it is productive (and fun) to take

on a piece that is really difficult for you. 

It is always good to challenge yourself in everything you do. This

is true for everything in life. Though in general it is best to

progressively improve your skills, I think something can be gained

from taking the occasional big leap forward. The reason for this is

that it can introduce you to new techniques and ideas that can advance your playing. Also when you go back to playing
your normal songs you will find them a lot easier.

About The Author

My name us Ashley Southam and I have been playing the piano for fourteen years. During this time I have played in many bands and quartets. My specialty is Jazz Piano, however I am also very well versed in Gospel, Pop, Rock, Classical and Blues. Piano is my passion and my life and I have studied it extensively for the last 5 years working on a Bachelor of Music at Otago University and a Contemporary Music Certificate at The Christchurch Jazz School. My passion for playing the piano inspired me to develop Rocket Piano - The Ultimate Piano Learning Kit. Check it out here.

There is a free piano course I have created for you below. It will give you a taster for piano lessons without you having to spend any money. I have given as much information, tips and techniques as possible.

You can get “Learn How to Play Piano, Read Chords, Understand Rhythm and Read Music”, a free 5-part mini course here: http://www.alltalents.co.uk/Free_Piano_Lessons.html

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