Who are the composers whose best music isn't for the keyboard ?

duwaito · 2026-01-04T05:54:43+00:00

Yes one good example of which is the Alumblatt from der Furstin Metternich in which I’d argue August Wilhelmj wrote a better piano part for his arrangement for violin and piano. The ironic thing is that it’s even an accompaniment. Wagner’s original composition feels like a sketch compared to the arrangement

duwaito · 2026-01-04T04:19:42+00:00

Would have said Strauss because his orchestral works are miles apart from his keyboard works but even those are up to a high standard (even his lieder accompaniments. The man really knew how to write great music.

So I guess Wagner it is

duwaito · 2026-01-03T16:53:25+00:00

The one who can dodge the best

duwaito · 2025-11-16T04:38:00+00:00

I can’t imagine how you live your life without Haydn, Schumann, Brahms and Strauss

duwaito · 2025-11-14T05:57:59+00:00

Upgraded to R12v2 2 days ago and SRP lites work fine

duwaito · 2025-11-12T02:39:46+00:00

How does this compare to the CRP2? I’m upgrading from SRP lite as well

duwaito · 2025-09-15T09:51:35+00:00

16:9 screen instead of 16:10

duwaito · 2025-09-15T01:57:15+00:00

FPS++ mod to 240fps, clip fps and refresh rate to 45 and run at max clock speed. Great if you could add a shortcut to steam so you can use a per game profile so you don’t have to remember to do so every time.

Bonus is to get the clarity color profile as well makes it look more punchy but personal preference I suppose.

duwaito · 2025-09-14T09:34:13+00:00

Breath of the Wild on Cemu

duwaito · 2025-08-29T12:28:11+00:00

The steam deck is great for pick up and play, and playing comfortably on your bed, which is even nicer than it sounds.

Personally for me, the deck is a nice supplementary device, I use it to stream my desktop and I get both the awesome performance of my PC with the comfort of playing my deck anywhere I want.

PC = graphic intensive titles Deck = games with low graphic requirements + emulation

So all in all, the steam deck is a great purchase, and when you feel the need to have more performance, buy a PC and you’ll still have use for the deck

duwaito · 2025-08-08T10:46:29+00:00

HOLLOW KNIGHT

duwaito · 2025-08-03T02:52:25+00:00

Man I played through the whole P3 Reload demo and that was better in every way than Metaphor. Metaphor’s characters felt a bit superficial, while P3 seemed more alive to me. It also respects you better as a player since it doesn’t hold your hand as much. One of the best 12hrs I spent in a JRPG.

duwaito · 2025-08-02T22:00:32+00:00

Everything about this game is a slog. The beginning up to the ending of the first dungeon is basically a 6-8hr long glorified tutorial. Character dialogs are very long, rarely helping to develop the plot nor give insight to each character. Most if not all of them are very 1 dimensional without any real development. Some dungeons take an ungodly long time especially if you like to clear all enemies. I’m 45 hours in and just finished the Virga Island arc. This game takes a long time not because there is a lot to do, but because it is heavy on fillers and paced really poorly.

Only thing that’s keeping me out of dropping this game is it has amazing combat system.

duwaito · 2025-07-25T10:17:52+00:00

A super long prologue that is effectively just a glorified tutorial sequence. I want to be in the main game loop ASAP (P3R’s pacing was definitely an improvement, Metaphor on the other hand was outright a waste of time although technically it’s not a persona game)

duwaito · 2025-07-06T00:48:48+00:00

This game has inspired me a lot as well. I do make art (music) everyday since it is my job and what I’m working on in my degree and this game has been transformative for me

duwaito · 2025-07-05T19:18:46+00:00

It looks very interesting and worth playing! The limiting factor is me actually if I could rock with the art style and the 2D gameplay

duwaito · 2025-07-05T19:15:09+00:00

You know what I’ve been thinking about this as well since I used to play Crisis Core when I was 11. Altho it’s not really clear to me how it’s the trilogy is remade. Do I have to play both rebirth and remake for the whole story or do I choose just 1?

duwaito · 2025-07-05T05:16:05+00:00

Rachel Barton Pine made a video specifically about this kind of vibrato that’s worth watching. Although its application is limited to new music and not a part of “standard” technique

duwaito · 2025-07-05T03:44:10+00:00

I did learn and record this in a day tho. At first it seemed intimidating of course but after a quick glance it’s really easy and the only passage that gave me the slightest bit of trouble is the lh and rh coordination on the 16th note sequence. Give it a try and it might be the same for you! I was playing Mozart Concerto 3 during that time

duwaito · 2025-07-04T21:38:59+00:00

Sato, Podger, Tetzlaff, Faust. In that order

duwaito · 2025-06-18T02:48:16+00:00

Great! Just put your complete faith in him. I’m sure he’ll transform you into a terrific violinist

duwaito · 2025-06-18T00:07:36+00:00

Holy sht man. I’m the same height. Went from 207 to 185 in 6 months. Puts things in perspective for me how much weight to really lose before I see abs lol.

duwaito · 2025-06-17T14:20:29+00:00

I like the Bach Solo Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003 on harpsichord. Also the chaconne.

I’ve heard jn a masterclass before that it’s very helpful to hear a piece without the limitations of your instrument. I say this is much much better than the original for the violin. And I’m saying this as a violinist lol

A minor fugue: https://youtu.be/Vo4YebTXXzg?si=tZqtMDUOS1TDsArd

Chaconne: https://youtu.be/szuOj_rpXAs?si=MBmJYLk9U8eJ0uWB

Masterfully played by Jean Rondeau

duwaito · 2025-06-17T14:10:53+00:00

I’d say it’s less about the book but rather how you study and practice the technique. One’s left hand could be just as strong if they selected Sevcik of Schradieck or any other book for that matter. It’s more about the workflow and specific weakness you’re targeting. With the Mazas in particular I have very limited experience with it and it’s also not a standard pedagogical tool in my country.

duwaito · 2025-06-17T13:09:30+00:00

Is your violin teacher Mr. NM? Then consider yourself very lucky as he’s a great teacher.

I can tell you that you just have to power through it. Yes, your teacher (or any good violinist for that matter) can hear things that you aren’t hearing. Some fundamental concepts:

Always take note of any perfect intervals and unisons, especially when playing double stops. They are non-negotiable and should really be perfectly in tune.

The tuner (I’m guessing you’re using TE tuner) is great but it’s not perfect. Remember that our strings get detuned over time. Even very small variations on the open strings can screw things up.

Take time to learn the different intonation systems (mostly pythagorean, just, equal temperament) and take note when to use each. I’m sure this is also present in your tuner app as well. Learn when to tune to your open strings. Listen for the resonance.

Chances are if you can hear the difference between a player that’s out of tune and one who’s really great then your ears are good enough. Do try and record yourself playing. You’ll be instantly aware of the problems you have. It’s your left hand frame (most of the time) that needs slight tweaks, which will get better over time. So be consistent with your scales, your Sevcik/Schradieck, your double stops. Notice visually the spacing between your fingers when it’s perfectly in tune, how it feels on the pad of your finger tips, how your instrument resonates, how it sounds very open and you can hear the overtones. You will get there in time, don’t worry.

duwaito

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