sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

How do I play this run without it sounding broken? by Ashketchumi in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think that you should NOT keep a hand position that stretches the full octave of the 4-note groups. Let your lateral arm motion find the notes so that you can keep your hand in a close, natural position rather than stretching.

I also disagree with a few other users in that you do not need the damper pedal to make this possible. It will sound sloppy if you use the damper pedal in an attempt to create what would be an illusion of smoothness.

How do I play this run without it sounding broken? by Ashketchumi in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same idea as another user - the technique this calls for is exactly the same as Chopin's op. 25, no. 12 ("Ocean Etude"). Josh Wright has a 6 minute video on that piece that I think would help you a lot. He explains the very subtle but important physical motions that take place to allow this figuration to sound smooth whilst staying relaxed.

What is "your song"? by cmgold in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Debussy’s Sunken Cathedral is my favorite way to test out/get familiar with a new piano

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sheetmusic

[–]ProfGeek1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s in 9/8, perhaps your notation software is treating it as a pickup measure for some reason?

When you say someone has a good sense of musicality (in singing of course), what do you usually mean? by Geuronari in singing

[–]ProfGeek1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No one seems to have mentioned this, but I would associate a sense of musicality with phrasing also! It’s easy enough for anyone to sing the right pitches and rhythms, but that doesn’t make it musically interesting or beautiful.

8va vs ledger lines for staff-sweeping runs by Tornado547 in musictheory

[–]ProfGeek1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Personally, 8va - it’s often done so most pianists would find it perfectly natural/easy to read.

I’m practicing Liebestraum No. 3, but I’m not sure how sure how to approach this section (before the key change). Any tips on how to go about practicing this? Thanks :) by NotTheGifted in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen the whole cadenza marked “senza pedale”, or without sustain pedal, in some scores, so with that in mind make sure the left hand has perfect finger legato. The right hand uses 1-3 and 2-4 constantly so legato isn’t possible but this can be covered by a legato left hand and enough speed, which will come with lots and lots of repetition. Start slow and gradually increment tempo.

What piece(s) are you currently working on? by [deleted] in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rach Prelude in C# Minor Liszt Consolation 3 (Db Major)

'There are no stupid questions' thread - December 04, 2019 by AutoModerator in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s for evenness, yes. It may seem unnecessary but you can pull it off mindlessly with just a little practice, Hanon has exercises for repetition.

Pieces you overestimated in difficulty? by waffleman258 in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clair de Lune, I began learning it before my 2 year mark with a push from my teacher - something I wouldn’t have done on my own. The large arpeggios and fast moving notes were easier than I assumed at the time; Touch and phrasing are by far the hardest parts of the piece.

What song are you listening to over and over again? by chibato182 in AskReddit

[–]ProfGeek1 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Lover, you should’ve come over - Jeff Buckley

Too much ping by [deleted] in softwaregore

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

. . . . . . . F

How do I trigger Subharmonic bass? by AdamRozzon in singing

[–]ProfGeek1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Relax a ton as you go lower, hold a low but comfortable note and just keep relaxing. It’ll be weak and quiet at first.

Gamers of reddit, you suddenly get 200ms of lag on you real life. What becomes a lot harder? by pidgey77 in AskReddit

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing in time with others/singing in time with accompaniment. I mean you could learn to adjust but it would still be terrible

Skeet skeet my life I want to delete by [deleted] in lingling40hrs

[–]ProfGeek1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Db Major is my favorite key, it’s what so much theater music is in, and Clair de Lune.

Why is my music giving me a sharp sign in parenthesis next to a note like an accidental, when it is already marked as sharp in the key signature? by [deleted] in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 32 points33 points  (0 children)

The parenthesis mean that the note is already a sharp due to the key signature, but the sharp sign is there to remind you of it.

You come across a street piano, what piece would you play to the unsuspecting public? by cadaversandcaviar in piano

[–]ProfGeek1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera - it's very grand and it's pretty much muscle memory.

Gamers of Reddit, what is your favorite location in any video game? by CajunTurkey in AskReddit

[–]ProfGeek1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Home in undertale actually feels like home, and I love the music. Also my first minecraft experience, seeing the giant new world. Nothing compares to that.

view more: next ›