TSR Piano Society
For discussion of anything to do with musical instruments or classical music. Share sheet music, discuss equipment, music board exams etc.
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyTried any of the other preludes? A very well rounded set, veering between deceptively simple and rather tricky, and between joy and despair.(Original post by Nephilim)
That's the same piece I'm currently learning
. Very soothing and satisfying to play 
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyCan I join?
Doing Diploma
Favourites are: Chopin Ballade No. 1, Beethoven Pathetique Op. 13 No. 1, Danzas Argentinas No. 3
Check out my YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/elainemusic369Last edited by Airess3; 25-06-2012 at 19:07. -
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyI just watched a couple of your videos (the Chopin and Beethoven ones) - very impressive!(Original post by Airess3)
Can I join?
Doing Diploma
Favourites are: Chopin Ballade No. 1, Beethoven Pathetique Op. 13 No. 1, Danzas Argentinas No. 3
Check out my YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/elainemusic369
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyCan I join please?
I have my grade 8- did it a while ago and got a merit I had my last music lesson last week and after eleven years it was pretty sad! Hoping to carry on when I go to uni though
Favourite three pieces? Ah that's so hard! But I'd choose valse romantique by Debussy, (my grade 8 piece that I fell in love with!) the adagio of beethoven's sonata in c and I'd go for serenade of the doll by Debussy for my last one. I had a brain injury when I was fourteen and when I came home from hospital I was told to do nothing but rest and gradually reintroduce things. The only thing I carried on with through weeks and weeks of boredom was my piano lessons and my piano teacher leant me 'children's corner' by Debussy to pass the time and they all really remind me of turning a corner towards recovery
Love the piano so much- people just understand unless they play themselves!
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyThank you(Original post by alex_hk90)
I just watched a couple of your videos (the Chopin and Beethoven ones) - very impressive!
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyGood Luck(Original post by metric)
I have my first ever music grade exam on wednesday, piano grade 2, wish me luck i'm terrified!! Wish you the best!
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyI went to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time yesterday (I've been playing the piano for 8 years and I'd never been before despite living 45 minutes away
) We saw a BBC Prom. It was beautiful, I could have sat and watched for hours. Has anyone else been to one/is going to one?
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyHow's your music theory? Can you read sheet music?(Original post by Aristotle's' Disciple)
I want to start playing piano but can't really afford any lessons atm, however I own a piano, kind of old though.
Does anyone have any tips where to begin?
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyYeah, I self taught music reading, as long as the pieces aren't really complicated I'm fine.(Original post by alex_hk90)
How's your music theory? Can you read sheet music?
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyMost important thing is to not develop a bad technique. Generally your hand positions should look natural/unmangled... try to avoid tension, especially in your wrists. Your wrists shouldn't really be angled either (i.e. the hand should carry on straight from the arm). I don't know about any online resources, but I wouldn't go with those Youtube tutorials for individual songs that just tell you what notes to play - find something that tells you about technique.(Original post by Aristotle's' Disciple)
I want to start playing piano but can't really afford any lessons atm, however I own a piano, kind of old though. Does anyone have any tips where to begin?
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Re: TSR Piano Societyhttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL253192EED47525A8(Original post by Aristotle's' Disciple)
I want to start playing piano but can't really afford any lessons atm, however I own a piano, kind of old though. Does anyone have any tips where to begin?
This person really helped me, he's also got a lot of other playlists on Music Theory, etc. I still recommend getting a proper teacher when you can though, a real human helping you is invaluable.
Also try learning the Moonlight Sonata(1st movement) once you're about halfway through the playlist. It's quite a simple piece and it's very beautiful. -
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyI've been teaching myself piano for years now, i can read sheet music perfectly fine for both hands, i can play the right hand with ease.. but i just cannot play the second hand simultaneously. i can play them separately but not together my hands just freak out and go to fast or start trying to copy the hand i'm trying to focus on... has anyone got any tips for this? or learning the left hand parts? i'd really like to add the left hand in it sounds so much better on songs! thanks
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyDo left hand only first (I know it sounds boring but it works better this way) until you can do that confidently, then add right hand but continue to focus on the left hand. Left hand parts (in modern music anyway) tends to be mostly chord-based so it's actually quite useful to try to think of this as the main part as it is often more in sync with the underlying beat.(Original post by Blue7195)
I've been teaching myself piano for years now, i can read sheet music perfectly fine for both hands, i can play the right hand with ease.. but i just cannot play the second hand simultaneously. i can play them separately but not together my hands just freak out and go to fast or start trying to copy the hand i'm trying to focus on... has anyone got any tips for this? or learning the left hand parts? i'd really like to add the left hand in it sounds so much better on songs! thanks -
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Re: TSR Piano Societyahh that makes sense, i'll try that now for learning music, thanks!(Original post by alex_hk90)
Do left hand only first (I know it sounds boring but it works better this way) until you can do that confidently, then add right hand but continue to focus on the left hand. Left hand parts (in modern music anyway) tends to be mostly chord-based so it's actually quite useful to try to think of this as the main part as it is often more in sync with the underlying beat. -
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Re: TSR Piano SocietyLooking to teach the piano. Grade 8 standard. Thinking of getting some business cards and advertising it to fellow students to avoid the issue of being away for long periods at term time and not having to get a CRB check. Also the piano's in my room and stuff. What should i look to teach with, what sort of materials would people recommend? Got a nice Roland digital piano (rrp £2100).
Cheers!
