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Quote from: Spracne on May 16, 2022, 03:09:47 PMQuote from: DQ12 on May 16, 2022, 11:09:17 AMI play and really enjoy it. I played as a kid and always kind of played enough to not get super rusty, but didn't really devote much time to it between ages 12-23 or so. About 10ish years ago I subscribed to https://www.webpianoteacher.com/, which I really really liked and reinvigorated my love for those 88 ebony and ivory keys we all know so well! My dad (who was more or less in my same boat, proficiency-wise) also swears by it. Essentially, it's this guy whose got a bank of hundreds of fairly popular songs (plenty of Joel/Elton) who does vimeo tutorials. He basically writes the "sheet music" in a way that's really easy to understand, and goes through the entire pieces step by step. The tutorials range in difficulty, but he's got plenty of stuff for beginners, including some primary lessons on technique and theory. It was fairly expensive, but much cheaper than a weekly lesson or anything like that. Highly, highly recommend it. One hot pro tip from me (that others may disagree with): if you're going to learn something, plan on going through the extra step of committing it to memory. Playing a piece of sheet music is fun, but sitting down at any piano anywhere and playing your repertoire is 1000x more satisfying. Anyway, good for you_33. It seems like once you turn a certain age, you really have to work to find a creative outlet for yourself, which we humans crave, imo. So scratching that itch and learning a new skill is very exciting. I only play from memory. I suck at sight reading. Also, this Joel you speak of. We talkin' 70s Joel, or that putrid 80s Joel?whoa, hey buddy...you come after billy...i will know precisely why i go to extremes. cracks knees. will travel.unrelated, but question for any ITK pianists...whenever i (zero experience on the piano) am playing the air piano (frequently) my go-to move is thumb and ring finger hitting at the same time. What do you think? Am i probably a natural? Should i take up this instrument?
Quote from: DQ12 on May 16, 2022, 11:09:17 AMI play and really enjoy it. I played as a kid and always kind of played enough to not get super rusty, but didn't really devote much time to it between ages 12-23 or so. About 10ish years ago I subscribed to https://www.webpianoteacher.com/, which I really really liked and reinvigorated my love for those 88 ebony and ivory keys we all know so well! My dad (who was more or less in my same boat, proficiency-wise) also swears by it. Essentially, it's this guy whose got a bank of hundreds of fairly popular songs (plenty of Joel/Elton) who does vimeo tutorials. He basically writes the "sheet music" in a way that's really easy to understand, and goes through the entire pieces step by step. The tutorials range in difficulty, but he's got plenty of stuff for beginners, including some primary lessons on technique and theory. It was fairly expensive, but much cheaper than a weekly lesson or anything like that. Highly, highly recommend it. One hot pro tip from me (that others may disagree with): if you're going to learn something, plan on going through the extra step of committing it to memory. Playing a piece of sheet music is fun, but sitting down at any piano anywhere and playing your repertoire is 1000x more satisfying. Anyway, good for you_33. It seems like once you turn a certain age, you really have to work to find a creative outlet for yourself, which we humans crave, imo. So scratching that itch and learning a new skill is very exciting. I only play from memory. I suck at sight reading. Also, this Joel you speak of. We talkin' 70s Joel, or that putrid 80s Joel?
I play and really enjoy it. I played as a kid and always kind of played enough to not get super rusty, but didn't really devote much time to it between ages 12-23 or so. About 10ish years ago I subscribed to https://www.webpianoteacher.com/, which I really really liked and reinvigorated my love for those 88 ebony and ivory keys we all know so well! My dad (who was more or less in my same boat, proficiency-wise) also swears by it. Essentially, it's this guy whose got a bank of hundreds of fairly popular songs (plenty of Joel/Elton) who does vimeo tutorials. He basically writes the "sheet music" in a way that's really easy to understand, and goes through the entire pieces step by step. The tutorials range in difficulty, but he's got plenty of stuff for beginners, including some primary lessons on technique and theory. It was fairly expensive, but much cheaper than a weekly lesson or anything like that. Highly, highly recommend it. One hot pro tip from me (that others may disagree with): if you're going to learn something, plan on going through the extra step of committing it to memory. Playing a piece of sheet music is fun, but sitting down at any piano anywhere and playing your repertoire is 1000x more satisfying. Anyway, good for you_33. It seems like once you turn a certain age, you really have to work to find a creative outlet for yourself, which we humans crave, imo. So scratching that itch and learning a new skill is very exciting.
Quote from: BIG APPLE CAT on May 17, 2022, 09:18:38 AMunrelated, but question for any ITK pianists...whenever i (zero experience on the piano) am playing the air piano (frequently) my go-to move is thumb and ring finger hitting at the same time. What do you think? Am i probably a natural? Should i take up this instrument?The first and fourth is always a hit! If you really want to jam, throw the pinky in there too...though that chord is always a little sus.
unrelated, but question for any ITK pianists...whenever i (zero experience on the piano) am playing the air piano (frequently) my go-to move is thumb and ring finger hitting at the same time. What do you think? Am i probably a natural? Should i take up this instrument?
Some photos for Spracne to see the real thing. The only thing I don't like is how the cords are exposed due to the minimal design, but oh well.Now here is some audio I recorded this morning. It it was recorded using my phone which was lying next to me on the bench so not great quality. In the first I played some scales soft, medium and then loud. And in the second I played jingle bells soft, then loud. (I also added my own little flair at the end of the 2nd jingle bells for a little treat)https://streamable.com/ped70ghttps://streamable.com/wi6voi
Quote from: DQ12 on May 17, 2022, 10:55:09 AMQuote from: BIG APPLE CAT on May 17, 2022, 09:18:38 AMunrelated, but question for any ITK pianists...whenever i (zero experience on the piano) am playing the air piano (frequently) my go-to move is thumb and ring finger hitting at the same time. What do you think? Am i probably a natural? Should i take up this instrument?The first and fourth is always a hit! If you really want to jam, throw the pinky in there too...though that chord is always a little sus.can't believe this wasn't a spracne post
i am knuckle deep in embarrassment that I only picked up on 50% of the entendre from DQ back there wow.
Quote from: BIG APPLE CAT on May 17, 2022, 02:02:44 PMi am knuckle deep in embarrassment that I only picked up on 50% of the entendre from DQ back there wow.That's okay, most people's ability to catch a music theory joke will B minor.
my pro tip is that the pedal will get much easier and become second nature and eventually you won't really even think about it.
I have purchased this. I hope you are a man of your word, _33. We'll find out, either way.
Quote from: Spracne on June 05, 2022, 08:22:06 PMI have purchased this. I hope you are a man of your word, _33. We'll find out, either way.Nice! FYI: you will need headphones with a 1/4" jack or a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter. (if you plan on utilizing the headphone option)
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is absolutely kicking my butt right now. I'm making progress though. I'll post some sound when I have it mastered.Also what 'cool' song (I mean not a song from by learning book) should I try to play first?
Spracne, are you enjoying the piano? Did it live up to your expectations?