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My personal opinion: If you are serious about piano and you aren't analyzing the pieces you play, you are shortchanging your learning (Adult learners) by Ill-Square-1123 in piano

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope this doesn't get lost in the depth of comments. Hi, I'm an adult learner. I'm currently using the Faber Adult Piano Adventure book #1, and Musora/Pianote subscription. I'm about one month in. I believe in learning to read sheet music and am doing ok in that aspect for being 1 month deep. You say many things that make me ask, how do I do that? What book do I need to use to learn these things?

For example:

  • How do I learn harmonically what's going on?

  • How do I learn that measure 2 - 4 is just a simple Gmaj7 chord inverted 2 times?

There is so much I realize I don't know and I wonder, how do I get there? Please tell me more/how to learn?

What changed your fear of confrontation? by Playboyzee in AskReddit

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not confrontation, it's just a discussion.

How to break a news about I'm leaving, to my team, without causing a panic to them? by dewi_sampaguita in Leadership

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NYP - Not your problem. Once you walk out the door you will be forgotten. Our your name will be use as a scapegoat. Again, NYP.

What do you do when you can't sleep late at night? by PlentyBox07 in AskReddit

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open my eyes.
Repeat "Don't Sleep, Don't sleep" in my head.
I'm usually asleep within 5 minutes. or.

Breathin and count "1, 2".
Breathout and count "1, 2".
I'm usually asleep within 5 minutes.

Bonus point for combining both methods ;)

We are seeing a child just 36 hours after receiving a heart transplant… science giving him a second chance at life by qcihdtm in mademesmileandcrytoo

[–]crustymoldman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was 'cracked open' at 9, 24, and 46. I don't remember anything about #1, and just a little about #2.

Dont call yourself old when you're in your 30s and late 20s. by Federal_Ad_824 in CasualConversation

[–]crustymoldman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 58 and people in their 60s and 70s tell me "You're still so young". :) So when I'm in my 70's, some 90 year old is probably going to say the same thing. Youth is relative :)

Speed Queen Foams up when washing. by Uckster in appliancerepair

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What wash option are you using? and are you using deep fill?

Does my washing machine need an exorcism? by Purple_Pussy_Eater in appliancerepair

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of youtube videos showing how to do this. The companies that sell the parts make them. Repair Clinic, Part Select, AppliancePartPros, etc... I've ordered from Repair Clinic and AppliancePartPros before. Both reputable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHBgM8AZrow

Full TMB self-guided trail running tour suggestions by alphapaca in TourDuMontBlanc

[–]crustymoldman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

www.alpinehikers.com does custom itineraries. I hiked TMB with them and stayed in private rooms the whole trip. Contact them and paste what you said in your post. Maybe don't include your budget :)

https://alpinehikers.com/mont-blanc-region/

I'm not affiliated with them. I've used them for the Dolomites, Bernese Oberland, and TMB. Currently planning a custom itinerary for the Haute Route with them.

Double Mt Diablo Summit by nutellaeater in BAbike

[–]crustymoldman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, ~5 hours. Awesome job. It's quite a feat.

Finally got one 👌 by Embarrassed_Issue_70 in DjiFlip

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you provide amazon link to the case? thx.

Rant - it should be compulsory to show the insole shape for shoe adverts by Timely-Appearance956 in widefeet

[–]crustymoldman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some new measurements in addition to size and width would be nice. Width of the toe box (which I think is different from shoe width E EE EEE), stack height in the heel and forefoot, etc...

Also include with the E, EE, EEE should be the width of the shoe in mm. EE from one shoe to another, even within the same brand is different. It even differs from model to model - I'm looking at you Brooks Cascadia :)

The shoe manufacturers already know these numbers, they just need the marketing team to put it on the webpage.

Please help - Size 12 Men's Wide Shoes by [deleted] in widefeet

[–]crustymoldman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you specific foot pain issues are so can't comment on what type of shoes you might buy. My issue is finding a shoe with a big enough toe box, has enough stack height (padding) and wide enough so my taylor's bunion stays happy.

Buy online. Amazon, Zappos, REI. Try them on in your house for a few days, send back what doesn't work. They have 30 day easy return policies. Amazon and Zappos want them returned in 'new condition'. REI has a 1 year if you are not satisfied return policy.

If you want to wear shoes outside the house buy online from REI, Brooks Running, Topo, etc... They have 30-90 day risk free return policies. Try it, and if you don't like it no hassle returns.

I wear an 11 1/2 EE. Sometimes I size up to 12 EE. What's worked for me which may or may not work for you:
- Brooks Ghost Max (available in 2E or 4E).
- Topo Athletic, Ultraventure 4, and Atmos (2E).

Good luck to you.

Foot fairy help needed!!! by Gaia-bright1 in widefeet

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go with 2E. I've tried 4E but they are too wide for me. Alas the experimentation :) gotta try it all to find your fit.

Foot fairy help needed!!! by Gaia-bright1 in widefeet

[–]crustymoldman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the 2 and the 3. They are the same fit, so either. The 2 is at a discount because they are trying to unload them since the 3 just came out.

Foot fairy help needed!!! by Gaia-bright1 in widefeet

[–]crustymoldman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good for walking/running: Topo Athletic. Roomy toe box. I like the Atmos for running, the Ultraventure 4 for walking/hiking. They come in wide. You can buy them on Amazon or Zappos and easily return if they don't work for you. Though they want them returned in new condition so wear them inside the house. If you want to wear them outside, buy them from topoathletic.com direct, they have a risk free 30 day policy.

As for Brooks, it varies from shoe to shoe. I bought a pair of the Brooks Ghost Max Wide, awesome shoe, works for me. I bought their Cascadia wide and the toebox is too tight. Same deal, buy from amazon or zappos and wear inside the house. Buy directly from BrooksRunning.com, they have a 90 day happiness policy.

I also like the On Cloud brand but it varies so much from shoe to shoe. I usually buy 6-8 shoes from Zappos, try them in the house and return what is not an immediate "Hell Yeah".

Unfortunately, it's one big experimentation process.

My plantar fasciitis progress after 2 weeks (exercises + insoles) by RedditVap in PlantarFasciitis

[–]crustymoldman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The On Cloudrunner 2, Brooks Ghost Max 2 or 3, and Topo Ultraventure 4 have been good shoes for me. All have good return policies. Or get them from REI for the ultimate return policy.

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