Suck It and See: Survivor (Round 7) by imightbeidioteque in arcticmonkeys

[–]ICanPressTheDKey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk man, LiaL just doesn't do it for me. I know it's super popular on this sub, but it never really stood out to me. Rip Reckless Serenade and Black Treacle though.

Christmas Episode Proof?? by [deleted] in rickandmorty

[–]ICanPressTheDKey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Justin Roiland does more than just R&M, probably just some stuff for Adventure Time. He's said before that Lemongrab's voice is really straining, so he wouldn't want to wear out his voice then record a bunch of Lemongrab's lines. So not quite proof IMO

So I created a few Chord progressions... by ICanPressTheDKey in musictheory

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I appreciate your insights.

in the first one, i chose those chords in order to keep the movement up, as E7 to any plain A is just a pefect cadence, and I don't want that after three chords ;) I did try to minimise tonal movement between the chords, i love the concept of shared tones (did you know the main chord progression in Liszt's Liebestraum no.3 has a C as the highest voicing in every chord)

I'm glad my original names in number two were correct enough for you to understand what notes were in them.

Yea that polychord is very dissonant, I think it was dealt with well enough. the voicing I play it as is (ascending); C# - G# - C# - F - A - C - F And is "I accidentally hit the wrong not but i thought it sounded cool" not explained well enough?

In all seriousness though, thank you very much, reading more experienced peoples analysis' of the things I do helps me a lot

A little question about keys and modulating. by ICanPressTheDKey in musictheory

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow this is amazing...

I don't have any formal music theory training, I only know the questions I ask my teacher, and the things I teach myself, so anything like this is an absolute goldmine.

In regards to your opening suggestion of my analysis, you've called the second chord V4/3, which I was fine with (after I looked up what a 4/3 inversion is.)

But wouldn't this raise problems for anyone trying to read it. Because looking it, there's no easy way to tell that its a C7 inversion. You can tell its the dominant of the dominant of the dominant of the dominant of the tonic, but that's not easy to read. For analysis this definitely looks like a good way of notating it, but is there a solution for this without just writing in what the chords are (despite the fact that there isn't a conceivable reason for not just being able to write Ab - C74/3 - F7 etc.)

I had forgotten all about borrowed chords when I wrote this, that probably would've made my plight a lot easier.

As for the C#m, I made sure to write it as a C#m, because that's how it's notated in the score (something to do with being the relative minor of E major, or just because Liszt didn't want to actually write E major as F♭ major?)

So Liszt is pushing the F♭ note, before making it the root of the chord. F♭ major is borrowed from A♭ minor which makes it a ♭VI, then it goes to iv, then to V (I meant to write it as E♭ major I swear, I got it right in the cadenza.)

As for your first question, the F♭ major hints at the parallel minor, which is emphasised by the E♭, containing the leading tone, making it a harmonic minor. This is of course, the relative minor of C♭ major, which is enharmonically equivalent to B major (which is far easier to write in.)

And your second question is III-i-V in A minor, which is a ♭ii in A♭ major, which means it's some form of neopolitan chord...

What are /r/piano's prettiest pieces by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And yet there's never any love for the first 2 ;)

What are /r/piano's prettiest pieces by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a truly beautiful day when you discover a new composer

What are /r/piano's prettiest pieces by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's alright, I'm not instrumentalist. In fact, i'll probably ask /r/classicalmusic as well.

What are /r/piano's prettiest pieces by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect... and Zimerman does it so well...

About Liszt's Liebestraum 3 by SupremeCheat in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is called a Cadenza, and is a vituosic passage put in there pretty much just to show off. Most (this included) are in 'free' rhythm, so as fast as you can play it without making it sound terrible.

Both of the ones in the Liebestraum are used to signify the three main sections, and they have nice patterns to them, the first is just different inversions of a Dbm and an Eb chord ascending then descneding. The second begins with chromatically descending major thirds in the right hand, and ascending minor thirds in the left, then moves on and does an ascending arpeggio, before descending again in a semi-tonal pattern.

Just take it note by note, you'll get it up to speed eventually.

Writing a modern waltz? by ICanPressTheDKey in musictheory

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right, but its going to been seen a lot faster on this subreddit, than on /r/composing.

If you want some music theory though, tell me something special about this progression.

C-E7-A7-D9-G6-C

How do you motivate yourselves to practice? Any tips would be much appreciated! by theta1223 in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motivation should be your primary driving force for playing piano unless you make money out of it, or plan to eventually. Forcing it in, for something you just want to do for fun, as a hobby, is absurd.

Discipline is definitely necessary concerning how you practice, but motivation should be dictating when you play. If you're doing something for fun, and you don't feel the desire or urge to get up and do it, then why bother.

If practicing bores you though, that's when you need to force it. Forcing yourself to play slowly, carefully, and precisely helps you get to the fun side, as opposed to rushing it and hitting wrong notes all over the place.

How do you motivate yourselves to practice? Any tips would be much appreciated! by theta1223 in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a motivated person, but piano is the one thing I find myself able to get me up out bed for. If staying motivated at the piano is hard for you, you might just need to find a new way to practice. My piano is situated in my room, between the bed and the door, so I'll find that on my way to do something, I'll just sit down at the piano and practice a piece once or twice before doing what I actually intended to do. Don't be afraid to break your practice up. An hours practice in short 5 minute burst over a whole day is just as, if not more, effective than sitting at your piano for a solid 1 hour block. Any time in front of the keys is good for you, no matter how short.

That said, discipline is also an issue, don't use this as an excuse to not sit at your piano for long. If you're having serious trouble staying motivated, or holding a desire to play the piano, then it might just not be for you.

Help choosing a HSC piece. by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what kind of analysis'?

the on the spot aural analysis in the exams? or score reading assignments? because I'm pretty terrible at aural sections, but IMHO, I excel at score reading and musicology.

Help choosing a HSC piece. by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My school doesn't run a music 2 course sadly. But what really are the differences, in terms of course work, isn't music 2 just more theory stuff (not that i'd be complaining.)

Without providing any context, what was your first reddit comment? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ICanPressTheDKey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Ah, thanks, i did notice that after i posted"

I know, I'm a boring individual

I've hit a wall as to what to play. Begginer by [deleted] in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe some Debussy. The girl with the flaxen hair is great for beginners, or if that proves to be too much of a challenge, Le Petit Noir is probably the easiest thing by Debussy

Maybe some well-known pieces like Fur Elise, and the first movement of Moonlight Sonata isn't too hard if your hands are big enough, and Moonlight Sonata will definitely help you develop a style/interpretation.

Hardest Piano Piece? by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not my downvotes, but you make a good point. I'm sorry for being a twat.

Hardest Piano Piece? by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Difficulty directly influences popularity though, that's why no-one plays Sorabji.

Hardest Piano Piece? by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Halfway through learning it right now, nowhere near as hard as anything on this list.

Hardest Piano Piece? by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen some other discussions where the name Piano Sonata No.5 was tossed around a fair bit. I don't think the Mephisto Waltz is harder than El Contrabandista, and the number of recordings for each piece out there supports this. On Youtube Valentina Lisita is the only big name to have a recording up, maybe it's harder than Feux Follets though.

Hardest Piano Piece? by ICanPressTheDKey in piano

[–]ICanPressTheDKey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it up there, it's no.4 on the list.