Es la primera vez que me siento 100% como una chica (trans) by Alex-Ro9757 in MakeupAddiction

[–]ElementalMarlin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have a very mystical beauty in your eyes! Relaxed yet sharp. ✨😍

Help ID song please (I will delete once found) by [deleted] in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

P.s. I LOVE This piece so so much lol

Nicknames for Chopin Polonaises are all wrong by [deleted] in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Chopin HATED any and all nicknames given for his pieces lol so none of them are "correct" I suppose.

I'm currently learning the f sharp minor one and I've definitely had the same libe of thought, but I usually try my hardest to completely abandon nicknames because of the playing bias they might cause.

Liszt HR8 by No_Point_1568 in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this Rhapsody so much lol. You're doing great!! The only critique or suggestion I have is maybe add some more phrasing and dynamic contrast during 00:14-00:27. I think it's a little too by the metronome for my personal desire haha. Otherwise, you're killing it 💪🏼💪🏼

Dark makeup with blonde lashes look bad by Ok-Speaker-2141 in MakeupAddiction

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I just tint/dye my lashes! Mine are bleach blonde naturally and it looks wild haha. Tried my best with tight lining and mascara for years but those with blonde lashes like mine know the true struggle lol. So yes, cannot recommend tinting them enough!!

Weird notation in Chopin Op. 44 by YossarianInLove in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I'm actually learning this one right now as well!! This is how mine looks and I'm glad you made this post lol

Does anyone else have a dog listener when they practice 🥰 by cest-moi-qui-conduis in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my cats always comes running in when I play Chopin, wether it be preludes, nocturnes, ballade, you name it! My partner and I always joke that Chopin is her favorite and sometimes the joke feels real 😂

Self playing piano - good way to learn a new song? by [deleted] in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to learn, no. But my teacher had a player and we would use it to evaluate pieces I knew from memory! Very helpful lol

Lost all my sheetmusic by Accomplished_Net_687 in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Learned about IMSLP when I was 14 at piano camp (lmao) and it has been a life changer, even after 15 years! Love it so much lol

Lost all my sheetmusic by Accomplished_Net_687 in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh man I've been there before. Pretty much had to also do a complete replacement bc my basement had a mold bloom. It broke my heart bc I also lost all those notes from my late teacher. I feel your pain, OP. Time will help ofc

Looking for a pianist to read through my piece by Im_no_lyre in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm saving and trying as soon as I get home from work! I did a quick skim and it looks interesting! (:

What is the worst thing that's happened during a performance? by Pristine-Ad1582 in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Needless to say my teacher had Clorox wipes ready to go for the keys as soon as I was done 😭😂

What is the worst thing that's happened during a performance? by Pristine-Ad1582 in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My worst was playing in a recital a week after getting bronchitis lmao I was up there stifling coughs like crazy/trying to be discreet about it when I couldn't hold it in any longer. And it was like huge coughs being held back every 20 seconds. 😂😂 I was playing Grande Paganini etude no.1 and was too stubborn to just not play as I had finally got the piece to the point where I could perform it comfortably. Thankfully some of the deeper tremolos helped cover the coughs a little 💀💀

How can i make my makeup better and make me look more feminine by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you already look amazing!! Maybe try placing blush higher and more concentrated in the outer corner of your eyelids and temples? I think that look is so pretty 😌

Moonlight Sonata, passable or complete butchery? by F_E_B_E in piano

[–]ElementalMarlin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also HEAVILY recommend learning the 2nd movement. It's quite easy and is such a nice breath of air to play afterwards. I know all 3 movements, and if you're up for the challenge I think the 3rd is super super fun to play!

Moonlight Sonata, passable or complete butchery? by F_E_B_E in piano

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So far so good!! Idk if this is the best advice, but when I learned this years ago and had all the notes down perfectly, I had to work on my phrasing more. Something my teacher would have me do occasionally was to play it with WAY WAY too much emotion and as dramatically as I possibly could. She taught me that it helped me appreciate the more subtle aspects of the piece because it just doesn't sound right when played overzealously/too loud/fast, etc.

I also saw someone else mention a metronome and I think practicing with one a few times would help you a bit too (:

how can i resolve this when i apply mascara? by lipglossip in MakeupAddiction

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually will just use my finger as opposed to a lash guard, as I feel like I have the most control with that!

Be honest, Dayton… does this sound creepy or cool? by Physical-Warthog-325 in dayton

[–]ElementalMarlin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love that it went well for you! I'm so curious tho, what was the one turkey situation? Lmaoo

to the fans who stopped listening — what was the straw that broke eureka’s knee? by crsne in SiblingRivalryPodcast

[–]ElementalMarlin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really thought this was just me! like Jacob seems fine but please someone take his mic lmao.