WORLD'S HARDEST Octave Level 1-7

[@thelittlegamer6209]

Your octaves technique is absolutely stunning. Hope to hear your complete rendition of Schumann Toccata in C

[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

Like me

[@someonewhoplayspiano1372]

Second this

[@Benjamin-fk2yo]

3:20 this passage from the liszt concerto just keeps hitting me, its absolutely wicked and a shame that it only lasts like 3 measures never to be recapitulated in the remaining part

[@goodluck1449]

It's like that moment at the end of grieg's piano concerto in A minor, mvt 1, where the french horn has a solo.

[@SkeptikFR]

You are a monster, seriously. So much skill, so much virtuosity, your repertoire is insane. I would love to see the professional behind this camera. All my support from France!

[@erezsolomon3838]

The "magic" in his magic is the imagination being left behind that faraway-magician's face, while he plucks the strings of the long-known

[@teacharfromafar5360]

@@erezsolomon3838 sung chang

[@louviauxjulien]

J en profite me saoule d écrire en anglais :p Il est évident que ça doit être un pianiste de concert, tout débutant que je suis on voit clairement que sa technique est supérieure à rousseau ou autre yt de ce level (que je ne dénigre pas j aimerais tellement avoir le 1/10eme de leurs capacités :p). Mais on sent qu avec traum ça step up.

[@SkeptikFR]

@@louviauxjulien exact ! Son nom a été dévoilé par certaines personnes, et il se pourrait qu'ils aient raison. En tout cas ce mec est bluffant !

[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

Agree

[@composerjalen]

This is basically a guide for composers on fun ways to use octaves 😂 Please make more of these with different techniques! 🙏

[@paul-emileadams4886]

Chopin etude (octaves)?

[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

Ok. I will

[@kreisler8424]

@@Franz_Liszt_Korean pls don't eheh

[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

@@kreisler8424 Haha

[@jtbasener1810]

*Chuckles maniacally* Being a composer is a lovely feeling sometimes...

[@giannistzevelekis7478]

The double hands formation is really cool. I like it

[@iCrimsonKing]

Your techinque is absolutely unbelievable, this is god tier piano playing. Been a fan since lower than 1000 followers, please don't stop! 😱😱

[@szabolcskalman5530]

I just started playing piano and this video Traum-atized me

[@mariapap8962]

😂

[@TraumPiano]

😭

[@twopoles11]

It'll hopefully Traum-atize you and Dream-atize you 😉

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@@twopoles11 great comment,👍

[@charlesthomas5956]

​@@Traumfanblueheron Two Poles in One Comment

[@CarloGinex]

I'm 14 and since i starded playing the piano i fell in love with classical music thanks for uploading these wonderfull videos! P.s could you try hungarian Rhapsody no 9?

[@thedude7528]

yes plss do thatttt

[@ImIsaacMiguelFunAndMusic]

Now what u play?

[@davidzhang6990]

Only me that was surprised that La Campanella was put at level 7, above all the others? 🤨 Anyway, well played Traum ❤️

[@balladin9200]

Factual statement, these Level type videos are for attracting new viewers who are unaware of most technique and just want flashiness.

[@imdark7372]

Yeah.. I liked very much the perfomances but the levels? Rach's prelude above level 1 and 2, and La Campanella above all? I mean, it's hard, but the other ones are a lot harder..

[@balladin9200]

Also could you check out my only piano video on my channel and advice me on if I should attempt Spanish Rhapsody after this? I wanna stretch my playing to the limit, or is it too soon.

[@markusengelstad2030]

Yeah, it seemed kinda strange. Der Erkönig - Schubert/Liszt is the first piece that comes to mind when thinking of extreme octaves. But La Campanella attracts viewers like crazy, and these "tier-list" videos usually ranks the difficulty of famous pieces, not all pieces

[@imdark7372]

@@balladin9200 You can play :) But sorry to say, but it's very very very soon.

[@JG_1998]

your liszt sonata is what convinces me that you must be a concert pianist IRL. not even the best amateurs/semi pros can play the part in the video so well.

[@sebastianamaya6741]

true

[@SkeptikFR]

Same! His interpretation of the Sonata is just insane. I would love to see him one day.

[@blackhole3407]

Jokes on you, he is a professional concert pianist, it has been proved

[@JG_1998]

@Marin Stana wow i never realized his identity was revealed!

[@bboyo8307]

@Marin Stana pls dont make it public. He wants to be anonymous on this channel obviously

[@SirloucoPiano]

No way! I talked about levels of piano Octaves to my friend recenty. But I used 5 levels and one level per composer. Always great job Traum! Thank you for uploading :)

[@timhansonpiano3582]

That rhapsody espagnole section is soooo difficult!! And you played it so cleanly 👏

[@cziffrathegreat666]

Level 8- Etude op 25 no.10 Level 9- Hungarian rhapsody no.6 Level 10- Reminiscences de Don Juan and so on... WAITING FOR PART 2!

[@georem]

Level 11 - Le preux

[@cziffrathegreat666]

@@georem yep The list goes on and on Level X- Etude de Paganini no.4 1838

[@charlesthomas5956]

Level 12: Mazeppa Level 13: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Level 14: Hungarian Rhapsody no. 6

[@tonnynguyen390]

@@charlesthomas5956 level 15: cziffra flight of the bumblebee

[@IamANoob_131]

Level 16: Stravinsky petrushka

[@ustrhave3168]

Nice visualization idea traum!

[@sheldonrego6121]

Not a huge fan of the mirrored recording but holy shit you must be a concert pianist right? That's some insane playing

[@NerfRangetestsmore]

@@tommeng6522 yes!

[@Tulanir1]

it's not mirrored, just rotated. if it actually were mirrored it would look good because then the hands would line up on both sides

[@maxvc2330]

Thank you for clarifying this lmao

[@davivellosobotelho4384]

I appreciate the new video styles you are exploring. It makes your videos more interesting to watch, enhancing your wonderful content. Keep with this great work! Also, a song suggestion for a future video: The Lark, by Glinka/Balakirev

[@intheozone8763]

Awesome seeing Liszt and Tchaikovsky's piano concertos!

[@thekeyoflifepiano]

Level one is already "Oh Shit".

[@pianobyoliver3511]

This part of La Campanella is actually pretty easy compared to some other parts of this piece

[@georem]

Yeah, the proof is that I can actually play that part (and I consider myself as a average player)

[@sarahanderson8060]

Excuse moi??

[@Musicalizep1ano]

@@georemcan vouch

[@IrishGoat2828]

This stuff is amazing. I love to see this stuff. All great composers. Love to see Rachmaninov and Liszt

[@rachelnewton9344]

I have so much admiration for your skills. I'd love to meet you and watch you play in person one day. But I'm thankful you share your skills with us here!!

[@adityagandhi5040]

With each video you make my week!!!

[@alexanfadel]

we can conclude by these compilation, that liszt is an octave addict

[@astronomo16]

Traum music fills me

[@Sandy-lq7eo]

It would be cool with some Alkan. He has some crazy octave moments aswell. Take his infamous le preux. Mindblowing!

[@Benjamin-fk2yo]

Only issue is that it’s barely playable

[@Sandy-lq7eo]

@@Benjamin-fk2yo Lmao indeed. But theres also easier alkan.

[@Benjamin-fk2yo]

@@Sandy-lq7eo It’s very nice music non the less. I’m gonna contradict myself on my previous statement since I’m quite positive that Traum could handle le preux. Could you imagine the octaves?? Damn

[@Sandy-lq7eo]

@@Benjamin-fk2yo Lmfao, Id love to see that. Imagine with vibrato..

[@thepiano-ist]

I reckon hr6 friska should be somewhere here, as when it’s octaves are combined with left hand jumps, as lots of skill is required to perform them sufficiently.

[@jacoborlowski931]

Well played, Traum!!

[@akacopernicus5320]

His technique is so good I can't tell if he's actually playing or if he's using a fake hand programme…

[@derekgrant3761]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@kashiBlogger]

Superb Sharing Dear Friend 😊

[@maldemo3381]

Hm... and the coda of "Le preux" by Alkan ?

[@georem]

Don't ask for the impossible

[@RaptorT1V]

A brilliant idea with a mirror effect! I like it!

[@owenbishop6544]

5:12 is lovely, probably my favorite moment from any tchaikovsky piece and maybe even from any piece by a composer. it’s incredible

[@CurlysChilledPiano]

I'm not sure I understand the levels... Level 1 is much much more difficult than Level 3... and so is everything else for that matter 🙈

[@zephthezquirrellord]

I mean about 1 and 3 the technical difficulties are vast, 1 being harder, however, I find it very difficult to play prelude in c# minor with musicality rather than just notes, but that's just me.

[@Piano_improvisations]

Its not only about speed. The dynamics are also important. Playing really fast while having to play piano pianissimo is extremely hard. Now rachmaninoffs octaves are hard because the chords are really annoying to play because they are so big and also you have to play them loud af and also still musically correct that it has the right character.

[@abderxd1345]

Finally someone played Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 Love you traum you are soo talented 🌷🌷🌷😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺

[@pv89820]

Wow, your octaves are crazy, man. I really like these kinds of videos. 😃 Keep up the great work!

[@Traumfanblueheron]

Amazing 🤩 isn't it!?

[@pv89820]

@@Traumfanblueheron It really is, I’d give almost anything to play like that

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@@pv89820 Will, I am WAY below Level 0, so, I am just content to be able to enjoy Traum's beautiful artistry, while waiting for your new piece. 😉

[@pv89820]

@@Traumfanblueheron oh haha, it’s coming soon! 😅 will probably upload it this month, only one place left that needs some work

[@theUltimateLord]

You're the embodiment of underrated

[@simonthouan1560]

And Charles Valentin Alkan - Le preux (final part)? This is ridiculous difficult octaves too.

[@CatkhosruShapurrjiFurabji]

Yeah and solo piano concerto finale as well

[@alexandertaylor7316]

Le preux ending is definitely the hardest octave passage that I know of, would probably be around level 12.

[@cathetel21]

And here I was thinking of learning La Campanella once...

[@FranzFerencLiszt]

I love the fact that 50% is by Liszt

[@FlorianK2003]

Simply magnificent!!!

[@oceancheung6139]

Wait how is Rachmaninov C# minor more difficult than Liszt Spanish Rhapsody? I have played that prelude and those octaves in Spanish Rhapsody definitely look faster and more difficult to play?

[@ryzikx]

low key expected le preux octaves XD

[@alexandertaylor7316]

That's about level 12.

[@theorymaster6310]

what about any of the transcendental etudes or alkan’s etudes?

[@gabriel.lopespoesia]

For me the Mazeppa octaves were missing, but it's about a detail. As always, Traum, amazing! I wish I already had a technique as fantastic as yours! Keep up the magnificent work! PS: I'm thinking of composing a piece for you to play! I would be delighted to hear a song of mine played by a master piano player like you!

[@lossen1984]

I agree. The octaves in Mazeppa are BRUTAL to master and should have had their own level here!

[@НікітаТкачук-п7у]

Wonderful!

[@spooky600]

Wow, incredible, I wish I could play like that!

[@HansenPiano]

I believe that Galop in A minor by Liszt (s.218) deserves to be in this list. The octaves are insane!

[@benharmonics]

00:12 0:35 1:13 2:50 3:41 4:50 5:21

[@hellothere9327]

Hey Traum, I'm sorry to disturb you, I just wanted to ask if you would play the Schumann Toccata op. 7, it's one of my favourite pieces and I often find your interpretation better than other' like Evgeny Kissin, Pletnev or Ivo Pogorelich. I know you try to play as much requests as you can so feel free to not do it, much love :)

[@zegaoyi]

awesome technique and nice video!! :) i was wondering if you could also make a video on different levels of appregios 🤔

[@bbatuhankayaa]

Please prepare a tips video for the ones whose level is between beginner - intermediate! We need this :) Thanks

[@erezsolomon3838]

Learn etudes. They've helped me

[@bbatuhankayaa]

@@erezsolomon3838 you mean czerny etudes? If so, first I need to learn the notes :/ and I'm trying to learn them with Lavignac books rn

[@miwir1248]

Traum you have outdone yourself! Brilliant playing! (Except that the mirror images were confusing to watch LOL)

[@johndavey72]

Breathless Traum. I still don't understand why you're not on the international circuit . However until you are snatched from our grasp we will all enjoy the moment !

[@cloudyskies5497]

I think he is? He said that he lost his ability to work during the pandemic and thus started uploading like crazy. I think it was when he reached one of his subscriber milestones when he thanked everyone.

[@-aza-riah-]

HOLY SHIZZ THIS IS AMAZING H-HOW!?

[@wavynocturne]

I don't know whether to be terrified or impressed that traum made this 😅

[@imdark7372]

Wait, why is rach's prelude level 3? The level 1 and 2 ones are a lot harder

[@something2b445]

It is very loud

[@something2b445]

FFFF = fortissississimo

[@CatkhosruShapurrjiFurabji]

@@something2b445 the louder the easier, for me.

[@imdark7372]

@@CatkhosruShapurrjiFurabji True lol. Something loud doesn't mean hard

[@something2b445]

But it is meant to be very very loud

[@fredericchopin7538]

Delightful!

[@anh-vu]

nice play Daniil :-D

[@CatkhosruShapurrjiFurabji]

Great performances!

[@giovic9802]

You're a pro. This is epic

[@FredericChopinReal]

"La Campanella"💀 we both know thats a lie

[@hex666]

Amazing video! Would love to hear you playing scriabin op 9 no 1 prelude for left hand only!!

[@kyleethekelt]

Love it. How about giving us the entire works, or the movements, for each of these over time? Love the audio. Nga mihi nui, K

[@pip5461]

Now that's a workout...

[@nevanhu1308]

You forgot Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 🤣 But anyways, really cool video Traum! I hope you post more of these contents in the future!

[@zanderallan4373]

Is it alright to play octave black keys with finger and thumb if your hands arnt big enough to do so comfortably

[@Traumfanblueheron]

Wow, Maestro! BRAVO! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@TraumPiano]

😍

[@triunechurch1583]

🥰

[@markfowlermusic]

Level 8: Le preux - alkan

[@nikolasbradley3608]

Unmatched.

[@szilike_10]

New camera looks dope af!

[@inigodiazderabago9254]

Great vid! But why is the c sharp minor prelude in this list? Its much easier than all the orhers

[@derekpintozzi2498]

I was thinking the same

[@2fksuvi]

라흐마니노프 프렐듀드는 진짜 템포가 느려보여서 쉬울줄 알았는데 생각보다 너무 어렵더라구요..

[@thedude7528]

Honestly, I expected Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 for Level 7 but La Campanella is still pretty I guess. Well done!

[@AlehanInbau]

Now this is such an epic intro

[@pseudotonal]

Awesome octave performing! Sooooo difficult. I wonder where you would place Chopin's Polonaise in Ab or Lecuona's Malaguena?

[@zjdh7692]

Hey Traum, I would love to hear more Rachmaninoff on your channel🖤

[@Perryz7]

I was expecting the RH octaves in Chopin’s Tragic Polonaise (i’m practicing it right now for a recital and it’s giving me a headache lol) and Volodos’s arrangement of the Alla Turca. Still, keep it up Traum!

[@mariaritadefreitasguimarae576]

Q show!!!!! Fantástico!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🙋‍♀️

[@mitchell-bt3tj]

Good job. Can you play the full toccata And Liszt concert And everything ❤️

[@blabla5268]

I definitely disagree with the order but i enjoyed your playing, as always:)

[@lavatrex6736]

Cool idea for an octave etude!

[@Syntegy]

I'm surprised no cv alkan.

[@RioPradipto]

okayy no way he's not professional pianist that hasn't played internationally

[@tommeng6522]

Search up Sung Chang man. You can also see his live performances, that line up with this channel. (Like Beethoven 5th piano concerto and the Hungarian Rhapsody duet)

[@lamazaher797]

Lovely !

[@tommeyer3871]

octave's in spanish rhapsody are level 2? I guess we start at a very high level here haha

[@FranzFerencLiszt]

Hungarian rhapsody no.6 is missing

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Spectacular 🎹

[@markus7894]

Amazing! The lyric cis minor prelude is kind of lost under all those race horses!!

[@Dylonely_9274]

Level 8 : Etude de concert Op. 17 "Le Preux" by Charles-Valentin Alkan.

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@Dylonely What level will you place B/L symphony transcriptions?

[@Dylonely_9274]

@@Traumfanblueheron About octaves ?

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@@Dylonely_9274 yes and in over all term's.

[@Dylonely_9274]

@@Traumfanblueheron All symphonies are probably the hardest among all piano pieces.

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@@Dylonely_9274 I agree

[@iturea2504]

This hurt my hands just by looking at the video

[@boreddude8531]

whoa dude this mirror thing is trippy.

[@pp-1954]

Reveal yourself! Which name do you go for? Must be famous pianist!!! And is that a electric piano? Skill like you deserve the best instrument

[@maestrosock9360]

I’m surprized Mazeppa wasn’t in this. Nice work!

[@MrRetRay]

I'm surprised that 6th Hungarian Rhapsody wasn't in this video :)

[@greenfield5205]

It's interesting!!

[@lingling1444]

Someday I wanna go to your recital🙏

[@oldmanjeffrey]

Love the videos. I’ve got a different thing that I need fast fingers for, though.

[@andrewberde2356]

**cries in Chopin op25 no10**

[@thebettermarymoffat9101]

I watched your La Campanella video right before watching this. I saw this video and immediately thought that La Campanella would be on the liszt (haha, get it?) I was right :3

[@abdullahmusical8245]

Nah, I don’t have 4 hands!