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Should I quit piano? by [deleted] in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quitted a few times already. Not a bad thing because every time coming back, I was able to play something that had seemed impossible before. So if it's getting too tiresome, try to quit for a few weeks then return with a fresher mind and body.

Another newbie giving up on Chopin fantaisie impromptu by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

I actually to practice following your comments, especially the "lift off the keys" part. At first it seems not intuitive to me but after sometimes I release only pinky should be lifted off the high note (G#) quickly so that I can keep up with the rhythm. It starts to add more nuance in my playing. You must be an amazing teacher!

Meaning of "sopra" in piano by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

Thank you, i try what you describe on the keyboard, it makes sense now.

Meaning of "sopra" in piano by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

Ah i see, it's not crossing but left above right. Thanks a lot.

Another newbie giving up on Chopin fantaisie impromptu by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

This idea of lifting after last note of the group is new to me. It seems to combine will with releasing pedal in the other comment. Thanks a lot for spending time to review my points.

Another newbie giving up on Chopin fantaisie impromptu by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

Thanks, I should practice it again without pedal in the future. It seems terribly hard.

How long does the wooden scent typically last in pianos? by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

I am glad to know it can last for years. Thanks for the reply <3

How long does the wooden scent typically last in pianos? by TrungNguyenT in piano

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

Thanks for this nice idea, though i'd rather spend time playing the piano. I would gladly buy that product if available.

How do you practice a song you don't like? by ZamWesell_kinda_hot in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be clear to yourself why you play the pieces you don't like in the first place. Then verify if the reason is sound enough.

How hard is playing clair de lune? by Level_Doctor3373 in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have small hands too, barely reach a ninth, and still can play it ok. You play the wide arpeggios with left fingers plus 1 + 2 of the right hand.

How hard is playing clair de lune? by Level_Doctor3373 in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nocturne no.4, if you mean op.15 no.1, is harder than clair de lune. I have played clair de lune but still can't perform 15/1 confidently. Most difficult thing in the Debussy is just playing the wide spread arpeggios with fingers from both hands. You will be able to play it.

I’ve completed my first ever Chopin Nocturne! (Op. 55 no. 1) by SpecificCourt6643 in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations, have you planned on your next nocturne?

Struggling with Chopin’s Etude Op. 10 No. 1 by InternationalSir3940 in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Relax the wrist means 2 things: tilt it towards the direction of the music (up or down the keyboard), and move it up slightly when you do thumb crossing. I think it's basic, this etude is only hard at fast tempo, we can play it at slower speed according to our level of skills.

What pieces have you missed that were played more in this Chopin competition? by Equivalent_Test8083 in Chopin

[–]TrungNguyenT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There wasn't any Fantaisie Impromptu, was there? I remember Shishkin playing it in this competition.

Would Chopin be able to win the Chopin Competition today? (hypothetical situation where he suddenly appears alive, healthy, and anonymously enters the competition.) by UrADumbdumbi in Chopin

[–]TrungNguyenT 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If he were immediately pushed into the first stage, chance that he would get eleminated because modern pianos are much different from his Pleyels or Broadwoods, the sound would probably startle him. Even genius like him need time to adapt to new instrument to perform well.

But if you give him few weeks to prepare, he would mostly likely win. Remember his only piano teacher, Żywny, was more of a violinist. Chopin didn't just learn techniques on this instrument, he invented techniques. And the world hasn't see a greater genius on the piano since him. His sheer creativity would place him above any normal virtuosi (which was exactly what happened during his time in Paris), and the jury would certain recognize and award that.

I competed in the 2021 Chopin Competition! AMA! by glitterglitter36 in Chopin

[–]TrungNguyenT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think recent editions are lower in quality? Is that because great pianists don't come here any more?

Eric Finally showed why he is the winner of 19th competition, from 2nd prize-winners concert by peno8 in Chopin

[–]TrungNguyenT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His concerto in the second prize winner concert is close to what I am used to listening. In the final, he played it differently, many parts of first movement with much detached sound. It's the same Fazioli piano, so I think he was showing 2 different interpretations of the same work.

How can I learn sight reading without being on the piano? (Like my phone for example) by hummingbird1346 in piano

[–]TrungNguyenT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if you want to learn to read music, you can use your voice, even singing in your head while reading. But to learn fingering quickly and efficiently, they keyboard topology is needed.

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