Author Topic: V's most difficult song on piano? (Read 21668 times)

Pyro · « **Reply #30 on:** August 21, 2005, 03:40:52 pm »

I love White Houses and it's probably the easiest Vanessa song for me to play, since it was the first one I really learned. Papa was tough to learn, but now it's easy for me since I had to practice my butt off to get it perfect for a school performance. I practiced so much my fingers started bleeding!!! lol j/k!

The hardest for me is Morning Sting. I can't even figure out what rhythm she's playing half the time.

I practice all the time, but I can't improve my strength because I own a really crappy keyboard. So I do start to hurt pretty fast when I'm lucky enough to get my hands on a real piano. If I had a better piano (I'm working on getting one) I'd probably improve. I'm self-taught so I'd need one I could really practice building up strength on.

VanessaPiana · « **Reply #31 on:** August 22, 2005, 02:02:03 pm »

well, you could do like i did. go to a local music building that's part of a college or university- that is if you have one within your town, city, or entire county. that's how i got free access to a piano, and i've been playing ever since. my strength, flexibility, and overall ability has improved signifigantly over the past year. :wink: but i must warn you; it might be different in your area, b/c they may not allow you to come and go as you please.

Pyro · « **Reply #32 on:** August 22, 2005, 02:41:50 pm »

ooh thanks, that's a cool idea! I didn't know I could do that. I'll see if I can do something like that.

VanessaPiana · « **Reply #33 on:** August 22, 2005, 03:11:29 pm »

...but there's only one problem; since the pianos belong to the school and not certain individuals, they tend to get neglected and are kinda outta tune. i just hate that. not only that, the action [and pedal] is sluggish, therefore making me work harder, so i'm kinda tense after a playing session. so i just choose the best one they have, even though it's not always availible, b/c the room's either locked, or is occupied by some idoit who doesn't even play the piano most of the time. but even the best ones in the building have something amiss about them, b/c the humidity's unstable most of the time.

amberbeads · « **Reply #34 on:** August 22, 2005, 03:32:31 pm »

beggars can't be choosers. I'd play a piano just to play it, even if it was out of tune. my keyboard is really nice, but there's nothing like playing a real piano.

VanessaPiana · « **Reply #35 on:** August 22, 2005, 03:50:06 pm »

well said. i suppose playing a keyboard ain't really the same as playing a piano, b/c painos have weighted action [and keys], which is good for your fingers [and arms, too]. classically-trained pianists need that kind of disipline. that's why i prefer an acoustic piano to an electronic on any day.

amberbeads · « **Reply #36 on:** August 22, 2005, 05:09:05 pm »

Yeah it drives me nuts that I can't play softly vs. loudly on my keyboard. All the notes are the same volume.

Pyro · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:25:59 pm »

Today I went to a nearby university and I got to play a grand piano for hours! It was so great. And I think my technique has improved because my arms didn't get tired. Now, all I need is to be able to play more songs. lol

Gingernut · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:51:41 pm »

Quote from: "amberbeads"

Yeah it drives me nuts that I can't play softly vs. loudly on my keyboard. All the notes are the same volume.

My keyboard has finger sensetivness.. tis great

amberbeads · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:54:00 pm »

:evil:

Gingernut · « **Reply #40 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:58:42 pm »

Quote from: "amberbeads"

:evil:

muahaha

*gives keyboard*

amberbeads · « **Reply #41 on:** August 23, 2005, 05:03:59 pm »

awwww thanks Jamie lol

NoelleNC · « **Reply #42 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:54:04 am »

I think people need to stop being condescending about things in this thread. If you can play fancy classical pieces and you've been classically trained, good for you, but not everyone here has or wants to be. Some people play for fun and enjoyment. I have never taken lessons bc I don't want it to become like a chore, something I have to keep up with bc I would then lose interest. And I only want to learn songs that I enjoy and want to sing along with...

Also, some people just don't have the dexterity for fast playing. My mom took piano lessons for 9 years and she has trouble playing things as fast as I do and I've never been taught the "right" way to do it. Some people are just more naturally inclined to be able to move their fingers quickly. My mom's hands get cramped up when she tries. My hands do the same if I play the same notes over and over for a long period of time, but I can usually get through the song without much of a problem. Also, I'm sure somebody with carpal tunnel would have a problem playing fast no matter how great they were taught...... :roll:

amberbeads · « **Reply #43 on:** August 24, 2005, 08:37:02 am »

Yeah I totally agree with Noelle.

Gingernut · « **Reply #44 on:** August 24, 2005, 08:49:30 am »

Quote from: "amberbeads"

Yeah I totally agree with Noelle.

ditto

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Author Topic: V's most difficult song on piano? (Read 21668 times)