Top 10 Easy Piano Pieces That Sound Great


Hopefully no one is coming to this looking for something they can sit down and play brilliantly in one sitting. There is no such thing as a great-sounding piano piece that can be learnt in seconds, but these are some of the simpler ones, that, if mastered, could convince everyone you’re a true pianist. Bear in mind though, the key to this, like anything, is practice. If you want something to sound good, you have to be prepared to work on it, but these are the top ten pieces, in my opinion, that sound amazing, and can be performed with not too much difficulty on your behalf. If you disagree with any of these, by all means, give your opinion in the comments.
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Etude Op. 10 – 12
“Revolutionary Etude” – Chopin
This is far and away the most difficult piece on this list, and I’m sure there’ll be lots of criticism about the level of this piece, but when you really break it down, it’s based on quite simple arpeggios and very repetitive hand movements. The right hand theme is also relatively simple, presenting only a small challenge to someone with a particularly small hand. Chopin’s music wasn’t about creating technical difficulties for the pianist (that’s more Liszt’s field of work, some reasoned that Liszt was the world’s first three-handed pianist), but about creating flourishes and runs that are based upon the basics of piano playing. The hardest part of this piece by far is the speed factor, but even played slowly, this is sure to blow everyone away, if you have the discipline to learn it as a slow piece, and avoid the temptation of running away with it.
9
Bagatelle in A Minor, Op. 59 – “Fur Elise”
Beethoven
While not one of my favorite pieces, this constantly crops up time and time again amongst lists of the all-time classics of piano. One thing everyone seems to always overlook though, it’s dead easy! If played at a moderate speed, there are no excessively challenging passages in the entire piece. There are some slightly tricky runs in the last half, but nothing that can’t be done without a little bit of practice. This is a must-have on any dinner party list, and given how well-known it is, people will immediately recognize this piece.
8
Concord Sonata – “The Alcotts”
Charles Ives
This is one I taught myself to play – and I am not a great pianist. Some of the stretches are wide – so wide hands are helpful, but it is actually a very simple piece. It manages to sound more complex than it is through unusual harmonies but it is well worth the go. You might notice that the theme Ives uses here is the same as Beethoven’s 5th symphony – Ives is well known for his use of pastiche in his writing. The end is particularly cool.
7
In a Landscape
John Cage
If you are familiar at all with John Cage, you will be very surprised by this piece. Cage is well known for his 4’33 in which the musician does not make a sound (the music is the ambient noise). He is also known for extremely jarring and dissonant music. This item, however, is quite the opposite – it is a beautiful slow melodic piece that you can’t help but love. It also uses the sustain pedal throughout (without lifting your foot) so you can concentrate on the fingerwork not the footwork.
6
Gymnopédie No.1
Erik Satie
This piece has been used countless times in advertising and it is no wonder – it is a beautiful piece of music by one of France’s most talented composers. This set of three pieces (number 1 is the one we have here) are considered to be precursors to the modern ambient music movement. Satie himself referred to much of his music as “furniture music” – implying that it should be background music.
Clair de Lune
Debussy
A relatively slow piece, and yet another very popular piece, this song will forever remain remarkable to your audience if you can pull it off. Debussy’s slightly irregular harmonies combine in this piece to a gentle consonance, that creates a gentle, flowing image. The only tricky thing in this is to avoid heaviness, and maintain fluidity throughout. This will without a doubt be one of your most impressive pieces if executed correctly.
4
The Heart Asks For Pleasure First
Michael Nyman
One of the masterworks from the film “The Piano” Michael Nyman’s piece draws together arpeggios and a simple melody to create a haunting, echoing theme that lasts for long after the piece is finished. While not a mainstream piece, this small gem is an astounding portrayal of emotion through music. The simple melody, interspersed with the accompaniment, is simply beautiful. I’ve chosen a rather different video than usual, because this shows the emotional side of the piece much more succinctly than a performance video.
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Ah! Vous Dirai-Je, Maman
“Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” – Mozart
Everyone will know the opening of this piece, it’s one of the most famous pieces of all time (it’s the alphabet song for god sake’s!) but few people know the entire thing. Mozart adapted the theme of a well known French folk song into 12 different variations, each of which focus on a different aspect of the piano. When played in it’s entirety, it is a stunning piece. It’s especially good for confusing people who don’t know what you’re playing, because when you start off, they expect something a whole lot different to where you end up. I promise you, this piece is not too difficult, but it will sound amazing if treated right. And for added benefit, here’s a video of a 7 year old playing it.
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Comptine D’un Autre été, L’Après-midi
Yann Tiersen
One of the most beautiful pieces of film music in years, from the French film Amelie, Yann Tiersen weaves simple melodies and accompaniments to create a gradually building, yet wholly simplistic melody. This piece is technically very simple, but it takes a certain emotional maturity to play it as more than just notes. This may well prove to be one of the more challenging on the list, simply because there is a tendency to play it too fast, or too heavily, which will utterly destroy the piece. If perfected, this will be one of the most emotional pieces in your repertoire, I know many people who have actually been driven to tears by this piece. This animation is a perfect summary of the piece.
1
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor
“Moonlight Sonata” – Beethoven
There is no doubt (in my mind at least) that this belongs on the top spot. This is a remarkably simple piece that is potentially among the most recognized pieces of all time, and remains one of the favorite piano pieces ever written. Nothing needs to be said, just listen. [JFrater: if you like this, expand your knowledge of the piece by listening to the awesome second movement here. And for completion, here is the virtuosic talent of Glenn Gould playing the incredible third movement.]


10 Fascinating Facts About Pope Francis


Habemus Papam! This Latin phrase meaning “we have a pope”—uttered by the Cardinal Protodeacon upon the elevation of a new supreme pontiff—has again rung out against the white smoke of the Sistine Chapel chimney in Rome. After two days of voting, the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope and he has taken Pope Francis as his regnal title. This list looks at ten fascinating facts about the new leader of over one billion Catholics in the world: Pope Francis (the first).
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Birth
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Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 making him 76—two years younger than Pope Benedict upon his election. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas. His father was an Italian railroad worker which probably accounts, in part, for his humility and simplicity in his life as an Archbishop and Cardinal. He has four brothers and sisters. Before entering the seminary it was Bergoglio’s dream to become a chemist. It is unlikely he ever imagined he would one day be the Supreme Pontiff.
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Runner-Up
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Pope Francis is believed to have been a serious contender at the 2005 conclave which eventually elected Pope Benedict XVI. Leaked documents after the conclave show that Pope Francis received forty votes in the third ballot but this was reduced to twenty-three in the final one. He was very popular at the time and it is likely that this popularity was one of the reasons for his election in this year’s conclave. Smear campaigns and bad press prior to the election of 2005 may have been part of the reason that he lost but it is also said that when he realized he might win, he asked the Cardinal Electors not to vote for him. Perhaps a similar situation arose this time given the fact that the final ballot took much longer than was expected.
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Regnal Name
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Pope Francis is the first pope to reign with that title. He selected the name in memory of the co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Saint Francis Xavier (above)—the other founder was St Ignatius. The Jesuits are currently considered to be very liberal but Pope Francis was one of the rare conservative members of the society. For this reason a smear campaign was started prior to the 2005 election against him claiming he “never smiled”. It is believed that the campaign was initiated by other members of the Jesuit order.
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Jesuits
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The Jesuits were founded by St Ignatius Loyola and six students from the University of Paris (including St Francis Xavier) in 1540. The intention of the order was root out protestantism and to run schools. They were suppressed in 1760 for their political maneuvering but the suppression was lifted in 1814. In modern times the Jesuits have often been involved in liberation theology—entwined with modernism which allows for the alteration of inalterable dogmas. However, a few remain true to the original intentions of the founders and Pope Francis is amongst that few.
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Political Views
Jorgebergoglio
Pope Francis is considered to be amongst the conservative faction of the Church. In the early 1900s (some might even say earlier) a heresy arose called modernism. Essentially the people who subscribe to this view believe that the Church can—and should—reverse previous dogmas and strip the Church back to a simplistic form as seen in the early years. Many Popes spoke against modernism claiming it would lead to confusion and dissent and ultimately the destruction of the Church. With the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, modernism was introduced in a subtle way by what had become known as the liberal faction. Since then, the conservatives and the liberals have been at each other’s throats in the Vatican trying to gain or maintain power. Pope Benedict XVI was seen as a conservative Pope and the election of Pope Francis who is also conservative was to be expected given the fact that Pope Benedict XVI elevated more than half of the cardinals from amongst those he trusted most. Having said that, the simplistic life previously led by Pope Francis could mean that the some of the pomp and trappings of the papacy may be minimized in his pontificate.
5 Social Justice
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While he is considered to be relatively quiet when it comes to social justice, Pope Francis has spoken out against inequality: “The unjust distribution of goods persists, creating a situation of social sin that cries out to Heaven and limits the possibilities of a fuller life for so many of our brothers.” Nevertheless, Pope Francis advocates personal holiness before social justice believing that the latter will flow from the former. He is more a pope of holiness (through understanding God) first and charity second. This is in conformity with traditional religious education in the Church in the past.
4
Kidnapping
Dirty-War
In the 1970s Pope Francis (then the superior of the Jesuits) was accused of kidnapping two Jesuit priests who refused to step down when he ordered them to. This occurred during the so-called Dirty War—a time of state brutality and guerrilla warfare in which the extreme left fought against the conservative government. The priests who were allegedly kidnapped were on the side of the left and Cardinal Bergoglio had ordered that the Jesuits distance themselves from the fighting and maintain a conservative stance. The cardinal rejected the allegations of kidnapping and no charges were brought.
3
Same-Sex Marriage
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While stating that all humans must be respected (as shown when he washed the feet of twelve AIDS patients in 2001), Pope Francis has strongly spoken against same-sex unions and vehemently opposed legislation in Argentina which intended to legalize them. He also opposes adoption by gay couples stating that it is discrimination against children and a “real and dire anthropological throwback.” He also stated (in a letter to all Argentinian monasteries): “Let’s not be naive, we’re not talking about a simple political battle; [same sex unions are] a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God.”
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Humble
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While he was the leader of the Catholic Bishops of Argentina, Cardinal Bergoglio had a palace and chauffeured limousine. He opted, however, to live in a small apartment and catch the bus to work each day. He cooked his own meals and shunned the trappings of his office. For this reason he is seen by many to be a very humble and very holy man. He is noted, on the other hand, for his strength and outspokenness in matters relating to abortion and contraception (which he strongly opposes in line with traditional Catholic doctrine)—don’t expect to see women priests or married priests on his watch.
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Summary
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Pope Francis is likely to be a conservative Pope like Pope Benedict XVI. He will most likely continue down the same path as his predecessor but in a perhaps more forceful way. He will probably travel more than Pope Benedict and almost certainly his first foreign visit outside of Italy will be to Argentina. It is probable that his personal habits of simplicity will remain and we will see less of the richness of Church vestments and art during his reign. He is also likely to reform the Curia (government of the Church) as it is seen desperately in need of it following scandals and abuses in the Church. Furthermore, he will be presented shortly with a 300 page document prepared by three cardinals that names and shames the men in the curia behind many intrigues and scandals. There is a good chance that many men will be removed from their current offices.
Jamie Frater

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Ο καρδινάλιος Χόρχε Μπεργκόλιο από την Αργεντινή είναι ο νέος Πάπας της Καθολικής εκκλησίας, που εξελέγη από το κονκλάβιο το βράδυ της Τετάρτης
Βατικανό: Αυτός είναι ο νέος Πάπας
Μετά από 2 μέρες ψηφοφοριών ακούστηκε το ''Habemus Papam''.
Ο 76χρονος Αργεντινός καρδινάλιος Χόρχε Μπεργκόλιο είναι ο νέος πνευματικός πατέρας των σχεδόν 1,2 δισεκομμυρίων καθολικών ανά τον κόσμο. Η εκλογή του θεωρείται έκπληξη.
Ο 266ος Πάπας, που αναλαμβάνει μετά την ιστορική παραίτηση του Βενέδικτου ΙΣτ', επέλεξε το όνομα Φραγκίσκος o Πρώτος.
Ο λευκός καπνός εμφανίστηκε στην Καπέλα Σιστίνα, λίγο μετά τις 20.00.
Οι καμπάνες του Αγίου Πέτρου χτυπούσαν πανηγυρικά και χιλιάδες άνθρωποι συγκεντρώθηκαν στην πλατεία του Αγίου Πέτρου για να γιορτάσουν το γεγονός ότι η Καθολική Εκκλησία έχει νέο Πάπα.
Το κονκλάβιο κατέληξε μετά από δυο ημέρες στον Χόρχε Μπεργκόλιο ένα από τα 115 μέλη του, που θα είναι στο εξής ο νέος πνευματικός ηγέτης σχεδόν δύο δισεκατομμυρίων καθολικών ανά τον κόσμο μετά την παραίτηση του Βενέδικτου ΙΣτ'.
Είναι Ιησουίτης, οι γονείς του είχαν ιταλική καταγωγή και μετανάστευσαν στην Αργεντινή σε νεαρή ηλικία, όπου παντρεύτηκαν και απέκτησαν πέντε παιδιά.
Ο Μπεργκόλιο σπούδασε Χημικός Τεχνικός, όμως μετά το πτυχίο αφιερώθηκε πλήρως στην μεγάλη του αγάπη: την θρησκεία. Δίδαξε παρόλα αυτά Φιλολογία σε σχολεία, ενώ παράλληλα σπούδαζε Θεολογία και το 1969 έγινε ιερέας.
Ο Πάπας Ιωάννης Παύλος II τον όρισε επίσκοπο στο Μπουένος Αιρες το 1992 και αρχιεπίσκοπο το 1997.
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