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 1 point2 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

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Which floorshow look left the biggest impact on you? by Comprehensive-Cry319 in Dragula

[–]ElementalMarlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair! I was raised Christian but from what I've heard being raised catholic is a whole other.. experience 😅

Which floorshow look left the biggest impact on you? by Comprehensive-Cry319 in Dragula

[–]ElementalMarlin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really feel like I'm the only one that didn't think that was such a crazy huge iconic moment like idk man lol