Thanks! I bought my digital piano on a whim, without knowing where it will lead me. I’m glad 10 months later I am still enjoying the journey. Having furry listeners is a must!
Smaller battles are easier to win! And thanks to Faber for arranging study materials that way. One of the YT teachers I follow said something to the effect that it’s best to just love whatever piece on the music stand and try to play it as beautiful as one can. I take that advice to heart.
Thank you for listening and your very kind words!
Thank you! I set the camera in a way to best show my wrist/hand/fingers to spot any problems (and it has!) So it’s a nice bonus that people seem to like the video end product, too. It’s in fact not difficult to setup at all with OBS software. I mounted all my camera permanently, so I can always record by simply pushing one button.
rsl12 iternabe your sense of rhythm is really good! I'm curious what the first recording sounded like, because the liberties you took in this one were subtle (and nice).You sound very much in control, and it seems like you are very ready for the Level 2 books.
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In the first recording, every note was exactly on the beat. Also there was a lack of connection/flow between notes. It sounded percussive when I listened to it. So I paid more attention to the legato, and in the second phrase, I tightened the first measure just a little and lengthened the second measure’s long note to have some push and pull in rhythm. I am glad you feel the effect subtle - it felt more when I was playing, which seem to corroborate some forum post that sometimes one need to exaggerate to make the effect come out just right.
rogerch iternabe — O mio babbino caro
Well played! I like the way you emphasize the melody while keeping the accompaniment subdued. Nice ritard at the end!
Thank you. Keeping the left hand soft is something “Let’s Play Piano Method” YT teacher always saying. It does not come natural for me. And I still find myself not doing it enough when listening to play back during practice.
plop_symphony iternabe — O mio babbino caro
Wow, that's a really nice piano sound. It seems like you're very good at controlling your touch.
It’s Pianoteq’s Bösendorfer straight out of the box. I like the sound, too.
When I started the companion book, I did not expect to play every piece in it. But then I quickly realized finishing method book one and being able to play level one pieces are not the same thing. The challenges in each short piece just pulled me in. I am really glad I learned them all.
I have just started Faber’s Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Book 2. The journey continues!
Thanks! I am a fan of Faber’s arrangements, too!
