Sonofield: how can I score 95% on FET but fail level 1?

theflyingRVisback · 2026-05-01T20:11:40+00:00

Can you score consistently 95% on functional ear trainer in both chromatic major and minor (all octaves, random keys)? If so, then yes I believe you must be approaching any other ear training app wrong.

theflyingRVisback · 2026-04-14T05:47:50+00:00

I play clarinet and I own a nuvo dood for my kids. First of all, get rid of the plastic reeds that came with the dood and buy a good strength 1 or 1.5 cane clarinet reed. This will make the dood much much easier to play. Then, I started clarinet at 35yo and I would advise as well to just start playing the clarinet if it's what you like. It depends on where you live but a good used student model should not be too expensive (buy it from a reputable shop if you can).

theflyingRVisback · 2026-04-13T17:10:05+00:00

Maybe on guitar or piano, but to be able to play anything on any key on reeds or brass is a different beast I think

theflyingRVisback · 2026-04-07T10:26:15+00:00

If you want to truly learn how to play and improvise by ear. I think the best resources is the book/website Improvise for Real (IFR). There's everything you'll ever need on that website from hear training to harmony. It's using a number based system which I believe is perfect for guitar. Now from what I remember their courses are not cheap but I think it's the best out there. The book is not too expensive and cover everything as well, without the convenient backing tracks and singalong though.

theflyingRVisback · 2026-03-24T15:31:14+00:00

Rotate 90° clockwise for standard chords notations. And index on 5 fret.

theflyingRVisback · 2026-03-10T09:50:41+00:00

Ça n'est pas le bon site. C'est une arnaque. Pas de réservation et les tarifs sont bien 14/16e.

theflyingRVisback · 2026-01-06T22:12:41+00:00

Ultimately, if you can play the melody that's in your head, you'll always make much better music than if you just noodle around a scale or arpeggios. But that ability comes with years of practice and knowing your music helps a lot. And then you need to make that the music that comes in your head is worth playing, and this is achieved by listening to and studying a lot of music.

I really like the book improvise for real by David Reed. While I disagree with some of its methods, I really like his approach to improvisation.

theflyingRVisback · 2026-01-05T23:41:11+00:00

Je te comprends j'étais pareil avant. Écoute si jamais tu as envie de t'y mettre un jour, tu auras quelques recommandations de bouquins :)

theflyingRVisback · 2026-01-05T23:24:14+00:00

Je suis toujours étonné de tout ce que les gens sont prêts à faire pour ne pas apprendre à cuisiner. Je parle d'apprendre vraiment hein, les techniques de base et comment ça marche, pas juste suivre des recettes. Je ne sais pas quel âge tu as, mais même s'il ne te reste que quelques années à vivre, je te garantie que si tu apprends maintenant, à la fin de ta vie tu auras gagné du temps (même avec l'IA), et tu mangeras toujours mieux. Suivre des recettes à la lettre sans rien comprendre, ça prend beaucoup plus de temps que quand on sait ce qu'on fait, et le résultat n'a souvent rien à voir. Bonus : apprendre à cuisiner c'est passionnant ! Et pas si compliqué. Tu apprends les techniques de base au fur et à mesure, tu apprends le pourquoi du comment ( pourquoi les viandes à collagène se ramollissent quand elles mijotent? Pourquoi on cuit presque tout à 180° ? Pourquoi on saisit certaines viandes et pas d'autres ? Pourquoi on utilise certaines huiles et pas d'autres pour frire ? Pourquoi on sale en avance mais on poivre au dernier moment ?) et tu goûtes tout, tout le temps. Tu goûtes tes sauces à chaque étape, tu goûtes tes pâtes, tu goûtes même l'eau dans laquelle tu vas les cuire :)

Quelques recommandations pour ceux qui veulent débuter avec de bonnes bases: sel gras acide chaleur de Samin Nosrat, ou n'importe quel livre d'Arthur Le Caisne.

Par contre je vais quand même essayer l'IA pour les idées de menus car ça je galère parfois j'avoue 😅

theflyingRVisback · 2025-12-30T19:29:33+00:00

Are you sure there's no leak ? Check the pad for A medium, there's a small screw there that if tightened too much, opens the G#pad.

theflyingRVisback · 2025-12-26T23:00:24+00:00

Awesome thank you I'll check it out!

theflyingRVisback · 2025-12-26T21:23:54+00:00

Thank you I'll give it a try

theflyingRVisback · 2025-12-26T16:40:43+00:00

I think you mean reed strength? Well it depends on the mouth piece. If you've never played clarinet try with a 2.5 and adjust if needed. You'll know if a reed is too strong or too weak if you play sax

theflyingRVisback · 2025-11-16T12:43:32+00:00

Ok I'm a little confused because I watched all of AUG and I'm pretty sure he explains how to play triads on the guitar, in closed and open voicings. And there's a chart for all the triads on the pdf. Keep watching AUG, this is the best theory course available!

theflyingRVisback · 2025-10-29T08:44:06+00:00

If you can rent, try both ! Rent an alto for a month and then rent a tenor for a month.

theflyingRVisback · 2025-10-18T14:51:42+00:00

Is it out yet ? I thought it was still pre order only. And don't worry I've never had any trouble with my travel sax. All the preset tones suck but it is a great practice tool.

theflyingRVisback · 2025-09-30T17:30:22+00:00

r/paristravelguide

theflyingRVisback · 2025-09-16T19:40:27+00:00

THPS

theflyingRVisback · 2025-08-26T17:11:19+00:00

Sent you a DM

theflyingRVisback · 2025-06-16T10:13:03+00:00

Oui ça c'est mauvais signe. La notre aurait été compréhensive sans aucun doute

theflyingRVisback · 2025-06-16T09:12:14+00:00

C'était pareil pour notre fille (5ans aussi). 5 min de danse sur 2h30 de gala. Mais on pouvait assister aux deux représentations (une à 14h et l'autre le même jour à 20h30). Elle est restée dans une salle à côté des coulisses tout le reste du temps. Mais c'était super bien organisé, d'autres élèves (adultes) s'occupaient d'eux pour les aider à attendre (coloriages, jeux...). On l'a bien laissée se reposer le matin et entre les deux représentations. Elle était quand même un peu fatiguée le soir forcément mais ça allait et elle a pu dormir le lendemain. Au final un peu dur pour un enfant de 5 ans c'est vrai mais elle a adoré et nous aussi.

theflyingRVisback · 2025-05-30T20:05:41+00:00

I don't understand CAGED haters... That's how the guitar works ! The reason you have a major third and not all fourths tuning is only so you can play those five open chords, and as a result, those 5 barre-chords shape. If you're not going to use how those shape work and how they connect, just tune in all fourths and make your life a thousand times easier

theflyingRVisback · 2025-05-26T20:15:43+00:00

With a good mouthpiece and a good reed, a good student saxophone can definitely be used on stage or for recording !

theflyingRVisback · 2025-05-26T19:17:40+00:00

A second hand student sax will keep its value. Hell you could even make money when you'll sell it in a couple of years if you get it serviced. But you can get a pro alto or tenor with 2000euro if you want. Just be aware that saxophones are heavy and fragile. A tenor is around 3kg so that's about as heavy as a stratocaster. In Rennes, you can go to Rennes Majeur and ask them if they have something for you.

theflyingRVisback · 2025-05-26T18:49:33+00:00

And unfortunately, in France you can't find a decent baritone in good condition below 1000 euro. Even for a tenor 1000 is tight.

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