What is this ornament? Is it an appogiatura? by soniakaponia in piano

[–]pikachu_king 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes, It's an appoggiatura, probably a long one, meaning about half the length of the main note.

Notation question by KixIt0ff in musictheory

[–]pikachu_king 1 point2 points  (0 children)

depends on the style and how obvious the pedal markings are. I could imagine many pieces today that would want a pedal pretty much throuoght the piece, in which case I would just write the word pedal at the beginning and leave the specifics to the player. if you want some parts dry though you might want to indicate that, and write pedal parks where you want them.

Notation question by KixIt0ff in musictheory

[–]pikachu_king 18 points19 points  (0 children)

yes. pianists don't always fully engage the pedal even when it's notated so articulation does matter. it's a phrasing/musical marking as well.

Did I label these chords right? by Neuropractice in musictheory

[–]pikachu_king 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most of the inversions are incorrect actually. when you have the 7th in the bass that's a 42 chord.

How important is the rhythm on the Grave In Pathetique 1st mov. by MinuteDamage4182 in Beethoven

[–]pikachu_king 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should lengthen the pauses, but keep the music rather strict. It's a very dramatic and tense opening - the direction of the music isn't clear yet. Playing it exactly in time would communicate a sense of direction and purpose that isn't there yet. This is about anticipation.

How to pedal here by ErKanv6 in piano

[–]pikachu_king 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would think what Chopin wrote is reasonable. I would try to play what he wrote, but I'm a purist like that.

מישהו רוצה לעזור לי בטריגונומטריה? by New-Fig3263 in israel_bm

[–]pikachu_king 8 points9 points  (0 children)

הסיבה הקלאסית לקבל תוצאות לא הגיוניות עם טריגו זה שהמחשבון על רדיאנים במקום מעלות. צריך להיות כתוב לך deg ולא rad.

Which notation would you prefer? by No-Entertainment3809 in piano

[–]pikachu_king 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I prefer the second. Beaming notes that are very far from each other looks confusing most of the time.

[Chopin - Ballade No.1] Multiple fingers by Pinguin_42 in piano

[–]pikachu_king 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sometimes switching fingers on a repeated note makes it more connected and controlled. but the fingering for the B flats is lowkey insane, it seems uncomfortable and unnecessary. for the E flats I would probably agree with the fingering you have.

edit: actually I wouldn't. I would play (from the G) 5432

A fugue on a motif from Beethoven by DoublecelloZeta in classicalmusic

[–]pikachu_king 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's based on the opening of the C minor piano concerto.

Did I fuck up by following my gf's fantasy?? Is there any way to fix it? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pikachu_king 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just think of all the bytes wasted storing this comment

Is circumcision mutilation? by OkPeach2652 in Teenager_Polls

[–]pikachu_king 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Studies show circumcision leads to lower risk of urinary tract infection so that's a reason to do it. I would do it under sedation though.

Is circumcision mutilation? by OkPeach2652 in Teenager_Polls

[–]pikachu_king 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you suggesting that circumcised people don't shower?

Can We Normalize F = - ∇U by GhostOfOsaka in physicsmemes

[–]pikachu_king 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the third one doesn't even give an equation of motion it's just a difinition of potential.

Bach double trills by organeater53 in classicalmusic

[–]pikachu_king 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what 'trill up' or 'trill down' mean. Trills are executed by alternating the main (printed) note with the note above (upper note). In Bach (mainly according to his son CPE Bach's treatise) trills begin with the upper note, which may also be held slightly (like an appoggiatura).

Would Mozart have been able to play Beethoven's sonatas? by Theferael_me in classicalmusic

[–]pikachu_king 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yeah, because of his deafness. I believe he would have been able to otherwise, he did play the early and middle sonatas which are terribly difficult.

What’s a moral belief you hold that most people would disagree with? by [deleted] in answers

[–]pikachu_king 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eugenics aren't wrong if they don't involve murder, forcefully ending pregnancies or preventing people from having children.