Pathbreaker
I love Brahms, and I love your delightful, elegant performance of this piece. Thank you for sharing!
PianoTell Recital #3 Is Now Live!
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plop_symphony Great job keeping a steady pattern in the bass! The transitions sounded a bit choppy, I would work on those more.
Thanks! 
Yes, I had problems trying to make those transitions swiftly and smoothly, there are hesitations where it's obvious I'm struggling to place my hands on the correct notes quickly enough. I honestly wonder if my brain functions quickly enough to nail this aspect of piano playing, I'm so slooooow even when I feel like I'm playing at a reasonable pace. I sometimes wonder whether this is normal for someone after 14 months of playing, or if I just don't have a brain that functions fast enough to overcome this issue.
WieWaldi I agree, my hands look awful. In my defence, the camera angle is probably the least flattering of all angles, as it shows my crooked little finger in full view - just awful! My hands don't look so bad from above, but my Chromebook is too bulky to put on a tripod and it needs to be near enough to turn it on/off from sitting at the bench. Anyway, obviously it's not just an issue of aesthetics - my hands are tense and my playing is not fluid and relaxed like yours - you make it look so easy. I'm honestly not sure I've got what it takes to play that way - ever. I keep saying maybe I need to get a teacher but for some reason I can't face it. Thanks for the link, I will look at the other thread and some piano teacher videos on YT.
"Don't let's ask for the moon, we have the stars." (Final line from Now,Voyager, 1942)
plop_symphony Well played. I like the way this piece moves, very lively and fun.
Player1 Mmmm, at times it really has a middle eastern flavor? Interesting. And despite your "pauses and hesitations" I thought you did a real fine job.
Nightowl Yes, I had problems trying to make those transitions swiftly and smoothly, there are hesitations where it's obvious I'm struggling to place my hands on the correct notes quickly enough. I honestly wonder if my brain functions quickly enough to nail this aspect of piano playing, I'm so slooooow even when I feel like I'm playing at a reasonable pace.
In this situation, you have two possibilities:
- stay in the rhythm and hit a key when it is time, but accept it could be the wrong key.
- decide what key is the correct one and sacrifice the timing
In my opinion, the first is the better solution. You will get faster from alone.
But if you accept hitting the wrong keys from time to time, you practice hitting the wrong key. And you will get faster and faster in hitting the wrong key from alone.
Peyton how to film horizontally with the i-phone
I have zero iphone knowledge, but would imagine there is an option under 'settings'/ screen settings, to select 'rotate' or 'auto rotate' or similar. Maybe under Portrait/landscape. Yours may be locked in Portrait mode? Jusst a thought from an android user.
I’m starting at the end for PT.
Gooseberry — Nights in White Satin
You mentioned this was a sentimental journey for you, and that was palpable. It had a haunting quality. Thanks for sharing!bSharp — Open arms
I’m not familiar with this song, but you did a really nice job bringing out the lyrical quality. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to Lady Gaga!Greta99 — Berceuse, Op. 23 No. 1
Beautifully played! It’s a very sweet piece. If I had a baby, I’m sure this would help him/her fall asleep!ShiroKuro — Wind
It’s a very windy night here, as I’m listening, so it feels particularly appropriate. I enjoyed it a lot, and the ending worked really nicely.navindra — Over The Rainbow
A perennial favorite! Very lyrically played, and I thought the ending was particularly beautiful.
Gooseberry
A classic from my youth! Thank you for taking me down memory lane with your flawless playing. Loved it!
Great recital everyone! I had a blast listening to all of your wonderful performances!
Nightowl — Frankie and Johnnie
Nice playing! I like the way you keep the piece grounded with the nice steady bass, and the way you bring out the melody on top. The ending is very tastefully done. I enjoyed listening!
Peyton — A Dream of Far Away (part two)
I really enjoy the hypnotic eastern sounds. Great expressive piano playing! The double tracked piano with video is really cool! Also, your music room looks very nice!
Animisha — To a Wild Rose
This is a lovely piece and I like your smooth and expressive playing! The dynamics sound really nice with beautiful phrasing!
keff — Summertime
I like the mood you create with this piece. The syncopated bass, the middle voice, and the nice riffs on top come together well.
iternabe — Malagueña
Great playing! This sounds a little bit dark and mysterious. I like your dynamics and articulation. The legato left hand against the detached right hand is very nicely done.
Sophia & @rsl12 — Just a "Good Old Tune"
This is fantastic! Expert ragtime playing Sophia! You sound like a pro! And @rsl12 your singing is great and I love the Melodica solos! Very fun collaboration!
rach3master — Call of Silence: Attack on Titan OST
Thanks for sharing this powerful and masterful performance. I’m really glad that with your amazing abilities you have such a great piano setup. The combination is sensational!
plop_symphony — A Hermit Crab Surfing
This sounds like lots of fun to play. I like the way you play the syncopated rhythms. Very nice dynamics, and the thirds sound good!
Player1 — Legend of Madrid
Nicely played! I like your smooth legato playing. I also like the delicate playing and expressiveness. I’m sorry you aren’t able to play right now and I hope you are able to get back to piano soon.
MarieJ — I Giorni
This is a lovely piece and I really enjoyed your playing. Your playing is smooth and tasteful, nicely balanced with great expressiveness. When I listen I feel like gentle waves of music are washing over me.
hebele — Minuet in G
Great job playing this classic piece! It’s impressive with the ornaments. I like the way you vary the articulation and dynamics. Well done!
Pathbreaker — Op. 116 No. 6, Intermezzo in E major
Very impressive! This looks like quite a challenge and you played it beautifully! I love how smoothly you play this with such great expressiveness!
Calavera — Antipyretic
Great piece and I love what you did with it! Great job contrasting the more subdued middle section with the beginning and end. The build up at the end of the middle section was really nice! I love the fade-out at the end!
WieWaldi — Frisco Blues
Very nice playing! I love how smoothly you play, really great legato playing. Also I really like the balance between the bass and the melody. The bass is prominent and anchors the piece, yet the melody still stands out.
Sam — "An Important Event" from the Scenes from Childhood
I like the way you play this with such a big sound. You play with gusto, and the low bass notes are very dramatic. This seems like it would be really fun to play. You’ve inspired me, I may have to try this one!
SalmonJack — Just Mist
I love this quirky and fun piece. Great syncopation and really nice modulations. I love the spray bottle in the video!
Rob — Pembrokeshire Promise
Wonderful! What a lovely composition! I am extremely impressed with your playing. You play delicately with exquisite detail. I love the flourishes throughout, and the contrasts when the music gets more intense!
BicBic — Mazurka Op.6 No.2
Nicely played! I enjoy your expert, expressive, lyrical playing. Very nice phrasing! Thanks for your playing!
Sgisela — Danza de los ñáñigos
This piece sounds tricky and satisfying to play. Your piano skills are impressive and your playing sounds wonderful!
Gooseberry — Nights in White Satin
The arrangement turned out nicely and you play it well. I like the quiet, almost somber feel with some contrasting drama in the middle. I enjoy your playing!
bSharp — Nights in White Satin
This is lovely arrangement of a great song. I really like the passion you put into your playing. You do a great job of capturing the feel of the Journey version!
Greta99 — Berceuse, Op. 23 No. 1
Thanks for introducing me to Mel Bonis. I really enjoy your playing of this lovely piece. I like your gentle, delicate playing. Thanks for sharing!
ShiroKuro — Wind
I really like this piece and the way you play it. I like the way you bring out the interplay between the voices and your expressive playing. This sounds like a challenging piece and you play it with flair!
navindra — Over The Rainbow
Your playing is smooth and expressive and sounds really good! The lush recording enhances the listening experience. I enjoyed listening. Also I love PianoTell and these recitals so THANK YOU!!
Sgisela Thank you! You said (in other thread) that your life was busy at the moment, so I really appreciate your effort to listen and comment 
Rob Thank you!
rogerch Thank you!
rach3master — Call of Silence: Attack on Titan OST
Masterful! If I had seen this video without context I would've thought it was Animenz playing.
hebele Minuet in G by Christian Petzold - I've done this one so I know how difficult it is to get right. You got it right.
Pathbreaker Op. 116 No. 6, Intermezzo in E major - Not my most favorite piece but your performance shows your skills and abilities.
Calavera Antipyretic by Hitoshi Sakimoto - Not just brisk, but very brisk.
WieWaldi Frisco Blues by Christian Fuchs - Nice blues. You might want to consider giving more emphasis on the RH or letting the LH be a bit softer. On the other hand, going from scratch to a submission in 20 days isn't bad so forget everything I said.
That's it for today. I'll be back tomorrow (hopefully) with more.
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Player1 Thank you for your kind words.
Player1 You might want to consider giving more emphasis on the RH or letting the LH be a bit softer.
Thanks that you mentioned this. I am happy if someone points out a specific problem. I had the feeling by myself already about this problem and was thinking to fix it, but considered this as a waste of time. If others can hear it, too, it might be worth the time, investing.
Thank you for your honest opinion, this means a lot to me
