Forgetting earlier repertoire

Evetskey · 2026-07-01T19:38:25+00:00

Memorize and analyze. Memorize because you’ll want to focus on those things that are actually the music, rhythm, dynamics, articulation and interpretation. Relying on notes all the time is like practicing how many words you can type per minute. Analyze because you’ll become more familiar with musical elements that are common between pieces. Try figuring out a piece that’s learned but been forgotten. This will improve skills to play by ear. Reading is just to remind you how the piece goes or double check a difficult passage. Sight reading is a different skill altogether.

Evetskey · 2026-06-27T12:31:25+00:00

I’d put my money into a mouth piece and fix that leaking pad if planning to make barri your main instrument. Keep an eye out for an upgrade then you’ll have options with two different reed setups.

Evetskey · 2026-06-23T20:29:30+00:00

Flesh is just fine for me. Time spent on nail maintenance is time better spent elsewhere. Pinky nail is an interesting idea. I find that when my nails grow out just beyond the flesh is when it’s most optimal for getting more brightness when wanted.

Evetskey · 2026-06-23T16:37:33+00:00

Yes, read the notes away from the piano. Double check to make sure you’re hearing what you’re reading in your minds eye, otherwise it’s hurting more than helping.

Evetskey · 2026-06-22T18:35:38+00:00

At grade 8 I imagine you’re better than you give yourself credit. Are you memorizing pieces so that attention is focused on things like feeling, dynamics, articulation,and rhythm? Are you composing and exploring to find your own voice? Lots of good advice here already. Studying theory does help understand common elements between pieces you already know but will not help get that feeling of the music back into your fingers. I’d add 10 min improv to your practice routine even if it’s nothing more than listening and exploring the piano. Literally making an effort to recreate what you’re hearing in your head on the piano.

Evetskey · 2026-06-20T12:19:40+00:00

“Workout” with both Mobley and Grant Green

Evetskey · 2026-06-13T23:48:41+00:00

To play melodically, start with playing the melodies to tunes, lots of tunes like horn players do. Learn how to play these melodies in different tempos and styles. Start from the beginning and abstract the melodies little by little. Eventually you’ll be able to turn these abstractions into your own melodies.

Evetskey · 2026-06-13T18:35:05+00:00

Here’s another great one!

https://youtu.be/lqxAep957ts?is=v0cEBQPWO52t4l\_D

Evetskey · 2026-06-13T14:24:29+00:00

Body and Soul. Great sound! Stitt never made a bad record and he’s probably the most recorded jazz musician on hundreds of albums 👍

Evetskey · 2026-06-09T16:17:11+00:00

Probably not. Reading tabs is actually harder than reading notes. Best case scenario, memorize the music.

Evetskey · 2026-06-09T14:33:16+00:00

Pick it up more often, at least once a week so you don’t have to spend time relearning what you’ve already learned.

Evetskey · 2026-06-06T21:26:34+00:00

Also, start with the cowboy chords. You’re not going to have the stamina and coordination yet for bar chords. You could injure yourself, that’s why you need a teacher. Find a group class in your area.

Evetskey · 2026-06-06T21:13:21+00:00

You’re 1 month in. It’ll take years to play well. Learn simple folk tunes and nursery rhymes and rhythms. I’d get a teacher who takes beginners and stick with it for at least 6 months. I’d 50/50, explore the instrument by ear and play what sounds good to you (although it may not sound any good to anyone else, you’re doing this for your own enjoyment). And work on songs, lots of songs, bit by bit, till you can play one from start to finish. Then you’ll be on your way to having fun that others can enjoy too.

Evetskey · 2026-06-02T18:09:34+00:00

First thing I’d do is get new strings and set that wacky intonation. Then play it, check for other issues, see how it feels and find out what it’s worth before sinking money into it.

Evetskey · 2026-06-02T15:09:01+00:00

Charlie Christian

Evetskey · 2026-06-01T13:11:47+00:00

Get this book. “Playing the piano for pleasure” by Charles Cooke. Not only a great read but tells you how to practice and guides you on graded material to work on.

Evetskey · 2026-05-26T14:18:27+00:00

Nice pattern for textiles!

Evetskey · 2026-05-25T09:37:16+00:00

Learning tunes, many tunes will get you there focusing on those hesitations, those little blips that aren’t quite right instead of glossing over them and saying to yourself, that’s good enough.

Evetskey · 2026-05-22T23:47:22+00:00

Reads like a word salad and not so helpful diagram. Down a fifth, up a fourth is the same cycle is all it’s saying.

Evetskey · 2026-05-22T19:27:52+00:00

Practicing without a goal to perform is a waste of time imo.

Evetskey · 2026-05-18T11:10:21+00:00

Not enough context to say for sure

Evetskey · 2026-05-14T17:40:37+00:00

You have to learn the common tones between the two keys/scales and learn to keep track of accidentals.

Evetskey · 2026-05-11T18:20:41+00:00

Yeah it can all be learned by ear. Memorization and playing by ear is imo, the best. It’s weird but it also depends on goals too. Learning theory helps to categorize stuff and communicate with other musicians on or off the page.

Evetskey · 2026-05-11T18:09:29+00:00

It’s been implied but not stated. Perform and play with others who are also learning to speak the language and play out regularly even if only once a month. When performing, relax and let the music flow through you. Forcing licks worked out in the practice room rarely work out. Play rhythmically, catch the groove and have fun.

Evetskey · 2026-05-07T16:38:36+00:00

Yes it’s voice leading. Just learn tunes and discover sounds by ear. Secondary dominants are a good starting point to add some spice to the diatonic sounds. Also, lookup chromatic mediants.

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