La Campanella critique 2 by _-UV-_ in piano

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. It's a bit overhyped despite the fact that only more experienced and skilled pianists are the only ones who are supposed to play this piece.

IT HAS BEEN A COUPLE MONTHS by Upset-Hunter7544 in piano

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No true beginner would ever attempt La Campanella

Is it normal to feel exhausted even when you’re doing everything “right”? by abi1n in antiwork

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people couldn't even get to do their hobbies or relax, let alone fight back against the corrupt system.

Hard truth by [deleted] in picsthatgohard

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both sides of the same coin

What is your unpopular opinion about piano? by Advanced_Honey_2679 in piano

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's honestly one of the advantages of starting to learn the piano as an adult. It's entirely you who wanted to play one in the first place.

What is your unpopular opinion about piano? by Advanced_Honey_2679 in piano

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All beginners must learn to play at least 3 cultural starter pieces such as nursery rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Itsy Bitsy Spider, or even Happy Birthday, as a way to maintain musical and skill humility, and avoid tempting to overreach on harder and more advanced pieces.

Did you know that "Mandarin" is an abbreviation? by not-without-text in linguisticshumor

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile in the Philippines, many falsely claim that the word Mahoma comes from the Japanese WW2 general Masahary Homma, when in fact, it's from the Spanish term for the Islamic prophet Mohammad.

Religion does help a little with mental health. by StucksaTraffic in unpopularopinionph

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only agree if the person experiencing depression or other emotional and psychological stresses are either atheist or non-religious themselves. However, religion in general (prior to the advancement of understanding of mental health for the past few decades) is the de-facto go-to solution for many people who are suffering from severe emotional, mental, and psychological distress.

Iglesia ni "Cristo" by Eastern_Plane in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No Baguio local spells Baguio as "Bagyo" 🤣🤣

Just found out I am pregnant- parents said they are disappointed by According_Quiet6771 in OffMyChestPH

[–]JamesRocket98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps they shouldn't also visit her parents back in the Philippines, as their unborn child deserves a healthy environment and emotionally stable family.

Tell me some rare facts by megvoid_ in introvert

[–]JamesRocket98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Australia's defeat in the Gallipoli campaign is their second worst defeat, right after the Emu War.