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Yes, this seems like a good way to go. I've done this in the past and it works quite well! However, I am having difficulty applying this to classical pieces. One thing that I have noticed is that classical piano pieces tend to have the left hand not only playing a bassline, but also an accompanying melody that supports the right hand melody. This differs greatly from my modern style where I primarily play only a supporting bassline with my left hand.

Hello all, I have been a self-taught pianist for about 6 years now, and I believe my skills are pretty well developed; I practice between 4-6 hours daily. My style is very modern, but I am looking to build up my skillset in classical piano style and composition. I would like to take online piano lessons and was wondering if anyone had any specific recommendations at all for online piano lessons that are built for the classical style/methods. Thanks!

Surely there is more to it than certain chord progressions. After analyzing a bunch of piano sonatas, bagatelles, and etudes, etc. The only things I have noticed are the abundance of cascades and certain notes in the melody step "out-of-key" often. I know am I missing something here...In a double blind test, if you have a person listen to a classical era bagatelle/sonata, and then you had them listen to a modern piece for contemporary piano, the person would be able to identify the classical-era song with ease.

I have been playing piano for about 6 years now, and have just recently (the past month or so) started composing my own piano pieces. I mostly play contemporary music and improv, but I have taken an interest in classical music, more specifically, bagatelles, preludes, etudes, and sonatas for the piano. My question is this: What gives a piece that "classical sound". When I compose a piece, and listen to it, it sounds very contemporary and modern. How can I achieve a more classical era style? Are there specific rules or guidelines that these composers follow? Thanks.