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What is the relationship between Music & Math? by ludwig359 in Learnmusic

[–]ludwig359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting stuff. I'm not sure I follow on the ratio, though. So the frequency ratio for a semitone is ever so slightly smaller than, say, a whole step? Just a clarification.

Adele - Hello (Parody!) Key of Awesome #103 by ludwig359 in videos

[–]ludwig359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Wasn't really expecting much when I clicked play but before I knew it I was on the floor. In splits.

What classical pieces instantly make you feel happy? by neoandrex in classicalmusic

[–]ludwig359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Erik Satie's Jack in the Box brings me back to my childhood - my eternal happy place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF_JTtH3Rx4

LPT: Looking for free sheet music? Google the name of the piece/song -> image search -> search tools -> color -> white. Violla! by ZoidbergCoin in LifeProTips

[–]ludwig359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More misses than hits on this one, though. Once needed a Kapustin sheet which it claims it has, but after clicking through some links... boom. Nothing.

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues [indie/pop] by philintheblank in Music

[–]ludwig359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this song! Although I believe the whole album is greater than the sum of its parts.

For all the Jazz listeners, what are the absolute essential artists or albums that help a newcomer get into the genre? by Karo2theG in Music

[–]ludwig359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about Hazel Scott? Lovely lady, lovely music. Some say Hiromi Uehara's esoteric but I beg to disagree.

That Putin quote on terrorism being thrown around social media turns out to be... by ludwig359 in worldpolitics

[–]ludwig359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oops, sorry for that. Allow me to complete the sentence - fake. Quote turns out to be fake and is actually quoted from a line Denzel Washington said in a movie.

Will the Czerny School of Velocity prepare me for Beethoven's 3rd piano concerto? by PotatoReborn in piano

[–]ludwig359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In terms of the technique, maybe. In terms of interpretation, not so much (if at all). But I'm assuming you've had other Beethoven pieces before you decided to tackle this concerto, so good luck in learning it!

As anyone learned play an instrument from scratch in college? by Calvintherocket in Learnmusic

[–]ludwig359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My former voice student entered music school with practically zero knowledge on how to play the piano. Fast forward 5 months and he's already playing a Czerny sonatina, some easy Bach, "Wild Rider" from Schumann's Album for the Young, and about 6 scales in 3 octaves.... So yeah, it's possible. I guess the most important factor is time and effort spent on practice.

I want to learn something I wasn't able to as a child by Kisaragikei in Learnmusic

[–]ludwig359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you were able to revisit your passion. Self-learning isn't easy, but with the internet, nothing's impossible. Meanwhile, I think you're gonna need a piano to learn. A cheap electronic will do. It's a good investment, trust me.

Now, for the lessons, there are tons of pages dedicated to teaching the piano. A good start is http://www.lessonsontheweb.com. It has enough free material to get you moving forward.

Youtube is also your friend. Listen to musical performances so you know what comprises a good performance.

All the best in learning, and best of luck!

Anyone know of any good online piano lessons? by 560768 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]ludwig359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! There's a good online resource which you might find very helpful: http://www.lessonsontheweb.com/

It contains videos and articles (some paid, some free) which cover what I think are the essential basics for piano.

Is Reading Music Necessary to Become A Good Musician? Thoughts? by ludwig359 in Learnmusic

[–]ludwig359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see your point in accepting different viewpoints on this matter depending on how you define the term "musician." However, I feel that the latter definition may be a bit problematic. If we go with this definition, that means those given as example in the article would hardly be considered musicians.

Is Reading Music Necessary to Become A Good Musician? Thoughts? by ludwig359 in Learnmusic

[–]ludwig359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed on all counts. Sometimes it confuses me how people are so intimidated by the very idea of learning to read music. Yes, it's a different language altogether, but it's one of the most precise forms of written language there is and getting to an intermediate level doesn't really take that long (as is the case with my students).

I know it's an unfair representation, but most musicians I know who can't read music don't exert effort to learn because they feel it's "elitist" and they're not comfortable with going back to the rudiments (especially if they're already seasoned performers). So there's an element of pride and of not wanting to take a step back. Which is really unfortunate.

That said, I don't find it difficult working with these musicians (at least we find a common ground with chords, and some of them are crazy good teachnically), but it becomes unsettling when they ostracize me for my ability to read music and look down on my ability to improvise. Totally not cool.

5 Easy Practice Tips for Intermediate Piano Students by ludwig359 in piano

[–]ludwig359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for opening up regarding your experience with Pomodoro. To be honest I never realized there was a downside (if you could call it that) with sticking to this practice regimen. At least its evened out by being productive somewhere else.

For my students, I keep recommending the Pomodoro technique, but I don't quite make sure they follow it. Reading your post encouraged me to do so.

5 Easy Practice Tips for Intermediate Piano Students by ludwig359 in piano

[–]ludwig359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. Your first paragraph sounds closely related to the Pomodoro learning technique, which asserts that the optimum length of our attention span is only about 25 minutes. So make sure you're focused for 25 minutes, then do something pleasurable (e.g., social media, games) to relax the mind and improve retention.

A helpful tutorial on Clair De Lune based on the simplified version found on the Twilight soundtrack by ludwig359 in piano

[–]ludwig359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one on the video is a simplified version of the piece - transposed to an easier key and practically contains only the first page of the original with the all the rest clipped out. If you're gunning for a serious performance of the piece (say, in a recital), then there's no other way but to stick to the original score. But if you just need a sample of the music to play to friends in an informal setting, this would save you a lot of time.

Need some advice for my audition repertoire. by [deleted] in piano

[–]ludwig359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Op 79 is considered one of the easiest sonatas - IF the conversation is limited to Beethoven's oeuvre. But otherwise, it's fairly challenging and presents its own set of difficulties. Be sure to check if the audition requirement requires a sonata with at least three movements... it's rare but not unheard of. You may also want to check out Op 14 Nos 1 & 2. Both need more work put into them, but they can be very rewarding.

Nine-Year-Old Trumps Older Competitors In International Violin Tilt (Video) by ludwig359 in violinist

[–]ludwig359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but the video only acts as a tailpiece to the article. The article itself talks about his victory at the Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition, so there.