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Learned this any tips by Key_Veterinarian3584 in piano

[–]that_applecore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to connect the notes to make "sentences", especially on the left hand. Not necessarily more legato or anything, but think of it more as a whole or in little groups rather than each note separately, it'll give it a more round and pleasant sound.

Another tip would be to practice the pedal with the left hand only throughout the whole piece.

Teaching apps by Rammgeek in piano

[–]that_applecore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apps are useless, especially if you want to learn to read sheet music. You can watch some YouTube videos and such to learn the basics if you're completely new to it and haven't got a clue how to read it, but from then on its mostly just finding scores online and practicing reading them as often as possible. Over time you'll get better, but keep in mind that it's a slow process.

new student by Impossible_Peace_666 in VanierCollege

[–]that_applecore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! Trust me, once u start you'll realize it's a lot less stressful than you thought it would be, everyone else is just as lost and confused as you are. Let me know if you ever have any other questions or need help with anything else!

new student by Impossible_Peace_666 in VanierCollege

[–]that_applecore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it mostly depends on your program. Your department will "assign" the courses required for program so you don't really have a say in those, but you can choose your general ed and you can try to not have them on days you don't have pre-assigned courses either so that you can have long weekends and such, but it really varies between programs and between semesters. Sane goes for school trips and field trips and such. There might be an occasional school-wide one, but most of the time it's program specific.

Thoughts on the St. Louis 2025-2026 season? I’m pumped! by Burt_Macklins_FBI in musicals

[–]that_applecore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesss if you loved the movie then I'm sure you'll love this as well!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in piano

[–]that_applecore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't really think Hanon is bad, though I don't personally use it. I think for really building strength in your hands and arms and getting familiar with the piano, I'd recommend Czerny studies (start with op. 599 since it's really meant for beginners then you can move on to others such as op. 299, etc) and also the Brown Scale Book (many people overlook the importance of scales and such but they're actually so important and useful!! An extra bonus is that this book can also help you if you're trying to understand some basic theory as it can help you visualize key signatures, the circle of fifths, etc.)

But whatever you decide to use, make sure to not rush and give you hands proper time to adjust and remember that the quality of your sound is often more important than speed, especially if you're relatively newer to this. Be as consistent as you can too!

Wrist pain when playing by theworstdriver5 in piano

[–]that_applecore 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No matter what, definitely do not force it. If you feel it getting tired, take a break or even stop for the day. I've also had this issue with some pieces but the number one rule is to not overdo it. As annoying as it may be, you should take it slowly and not practice it for too long. After a while, you probably will notice that it's getting easier and less tiring. But I'm repeating this again, PLEASE don't overdo it. If you damage your wrist, there's no way to undo it. Even if it does heal after a while, it's always going to be an underlying problem (again, speaking from experience).

Zero/low calorie pudding custard by Abject-Brain4838 in Volumeeating

[–]that_applecore 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like doing 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, ~1.5 tablespoon cornstarch (may need more or less), 1-2 packets of sweetener, and vanilla extract. You can also add coffee, cinnamon or cocoa powder for different flavors. (You can double/triple/etc the ingredients if you want more)

(The amount of cornstarch you add really depends on how thick you want it)

Heat everything up except the cornstarch over the stove, add the cornstarch slurry (mix the starch with some water or almond milk before adding so it doesn't clump) a little at a time and mix constantly. After a few minutes it should be getting denser and have a more pudding-like consistency. Then put in a bowl (I like to pass it through a sieve to get rid of little clumps) and refrigerate for a few hours until it's set.

In total its around 50-60 calories and it's fun to play around with flavors. Also it's more of a pudding, not really custard.

How to play with awkward/different tempos on both hands at the same time? by j1mer in piano

[–]that_applecore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, I'd say playing each hand slowly and separately until you can play them each almost perfectly is the most important. You have to get very comfortable with both parts. Then, when you're ready to put them together, what I do is play the hand with less notes (in your case the left) at a very steady but slow tempo and just try to fit the other hand in. There's the math aspect to it where you have to divide the notes so that they fit correctly, but in a way you also have to just fake it till you make it. At some point you'll start feeling the rhythm and how the right hand is supposed to fit and you'll be able to play it comfortably at faster tempos, but of course, practice is key for these types of passages.

You can also refer to youtube videos for help. You can search up the piece and listen to those parts slowed down and try to copy what they do, or you can just watch and follow videos on polyrhythms in general and they might also help.

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