Good to see you again. As a pianist going through uni, it's very nice, and kinda satisfying to see videos of someone else going through their day. Tips and tricks videos are also nice. You seem to have good routines, a recipe for success :)
Thank you for your kind words :) As pianists, we seem to be quite isolated and lonely all the time. I find that it's good to take more initiatives and try to share with other people.
I wasnt exactly "stuck" in my progress or anything, but ive been practicing using this method for about a week and ive been improving so much faster, it actually works. Ive been practicing scales realllly slowly and trying to pay as much attention as possible. For some reason, its making me improve really fast even in areas of playing that have absolutely nothing to do with scales, i have no idea why it works but it DOES lol. Before this point i kind of just blitzed through my scales, i was kind of treating it like weight training like "if i go really fast and make it hard for myself, thats how ill improve". Never wouldve thought the complete opposite would end up more effective. Everything on the piano just feels so much easier! Im actually excited to practice scales now lol, as weird as that sounds. Because i now know how fast ill improve from it. One big thing i was frustrated by before is i would put in a ton of work on one piece and then when i finally move on to others it would almost feel like ive learnt nothing at all. Like i learnt how to play the piece but it didnt feel like i learnt how to PLAY, in general. But with this method the practice actually seems to increase my overall skill level at a way faster pace than what i was doing before
I’m so happy that it’s working for you. Playing slow works because it is an antidote for all the bad habits you might be ignoring or missing. I hope you keep going and keep me updated on your progress. 👏
Seriously awesome content. Loved this video and I felt like you explained everything so well and simply like you said. Such an interesting mind shift the way you spoke about how the fingers should work and press down. I’ve been “playing” for forever but not classical and super basic so definitely want to improve with what you taught today. Thanks!!
This was really helpful, thank you. Can you do a video on improving finger independence? When hold up my hand and I move one of my fingers other fingers move with it, what am I doing wrong?
Try playing scales the way I explained in this video. Finger independence comes from developing individual finger strength. So play scales while playing each note loud and touching the bottom of each key. Hope this helps 👍
I'm glad you're liking my content. I also would like to put content out more frequently so I'm currently trying to figure out an effective system that works
you are not cooked since you still put the practice hours in. now your steps moving forward should be finding someone that can give you proper guidance. I wish you all the best of luck 👍
man i miss your channel, I laugh everytime. I asked you this before, but I know you're from south korea, where K drama land is and they make such beautiful jazz ballads for all the dramas. Do you have any interest in doing jazz stuff too and classical , like studying rootless voicings, and "Mode outlines" and it can be slow jazz balads like 60 65 bpm. It doesn't ahve to be crazy swining 200 bpm jazz. I was wondering , if you study any of that style in your down time at the same time of running scales and arrpegios and contrary motion and all the classical stuff/romantic stuff that doesn't do shit for you to learn or practice jazz lol.
Hey Phaseish, I'm glad that you like my videos. It means a lot to me. Unfortunately, jazz is a whole other discipline and I basically have no idea how it works because I've only studied the very basics of it such as modes. It amazes me how jazz musicians are able to apply these concepts into their playing. So as much as I LOVE listening to jazz, I can't really give you much advice on how to get better. Although, I could personally suggest that even jazz pianists need very good finger dexterity. So I hope you at least gain something out of watching my videos.
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Watched the video and immediately played Rachmaninoff Concerto 2 perfectly afterwards
Good to see you again. As a pianist going through uni, it's very nice, and kinda satisfying to see videos of someone else going through their day. Tips and tricks videos are also nice. You seem to have good routines, a recipe for success :)
Thank you for your kind words :) As pianists, we seem to be quite isolated and lonely all the time. I find that it's good to take more initiatives and try to share with other people.
I wasnt exactly "stuck" in my progress or anything, but ive been practicing using this method for about a week and ive been improving so much faster, it actually works. Ive been practicing scales realllly slowly and trying to pay as much attention as possible. For some reason, its making me improve really fast even in areas of playing that have absolutely nothing to do with scales, i have no idea why it works but it DOES lol. Before this point i kind of just blitzed through my scales, i was kind of treating it like weight training like "if i go really fast and make it hard for myself, thats how ill improve". Never wouldve thought the complete opposite would end up more effective. Everything on the piano just feels so much easier! Im actually excited to practice scales now lol, as weird as that sounds. Because i now know how fast ill improve from it. One big thing i was frustrated by before is i would put in a ton of work on one piece and then when i finally move on to others it would almost feel like ive learnt nothing at all. Like i learnt how to play the piece but it didnt feel like i learnt how to PLAY, in general. But with this method the practice actually seems to increase my overall skill level at a way faster pace than what i was doing before
I’m so happy that it’s working for you. Playing slow works because it is an antidote for all the bad habits you might be ignoring or missing.
I hope you keep going and keep me updated on your progress. 👏
HES BACK! middle part lowkey better
aw thanks baby. I’ll keep my middle part just for you now ❤
Seriously awesome content. Loved this video and I felt like you explained everything so well and simply like you said. Such an interesting mind shift the way you spoke about how the fingers should work and press down. I’ve been “playing” for forever but not classical and super basic so definitely want to improve with what you taught today. Thanks!!
these revelations are exactly the reason why I want to share my advices with people. I'm glad you liked it.
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This was really helpful, thank you. Can you do a video on improving finger independence? When hold up my hand and I move one of my fingers other fingers move with it, what am I doing wrong?
Try playing scales the way I explained in this video. Finger independence comes from developing individual finger strength. So play scales while playing each note loud and touching the bottom of each key.
Hope this helps 👍
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Great channel. Great information. I'd rather you spend less time on the special effects if that helps you put more content out! Thanks so much!
I'm glad you're liking my content. I also would like to put content out more frequently so I'm currently trying to figure out an effective system that works
Please do flight of the bumblebee tutorial, Americas got talent is calling my name
I only had 1 non-professional teacher for 1 year when I was a kid then the rest is self study. Am I cooked?
you are not cooked since you still put the practice hours in. now your steps moving forward should be finding someone that can give you proper guidance. I wish you all the best of luck 👍
man i miss your channel, I laugh everytime.
I asked you this before, but I know you're from south korea, where K drama land is
and they make such beautiful jazz ballads for all the dramas.
Do you have any interest in doing jazz stuff too and classical ,
like studying rootless voicings, and "Mode outlines" and it can be slow jazz balads like 60 65 bpm.
It doesn't ahve to be crazy swining 200 bpm jazz.
I was wondering , if you study any of that style in your down time at the same time of running scales and arrpegios and contrary
motion and all the classical stuff/romantic stuff that doesn't do shit for you to learn or practice jazz lol.
Hey Phaseish, I'm glad that you like my videos. It means a lot to me. Unfortunately, jazz is a whole other discipline and I basically have no idea how it works because I've only studied the very basics of it such as modes. It amazes me how jazz musicians are able to apply these concepts into their playing. So as much as I LOVE listening to jazz, I can't really give you much advice on how to get better. Although, I could personally suggest that even jazz pianists need very good finger dexterity. So I hope you at least gain something out of watching my videos.
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