In this thread I play piano to sweep the ladies off they feet., o(-( Options

[SuckDickNSaveLiv...]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qTltDZx_U9s

[Gigi]

I hope you don't get offended because I want to give you some constructive criticism.

Like Sean said, you definitely need to curve your fingers or I don't see you improving, which would be a shame. Your movements are a LOT more restricted if you have rigid, flat fingers (and rigid elbows and shoulders, for that matter. But you should probably only worry about that if there are big leaps). You'll have a lot more control if you work on the physical mechanisms of piano playing.

From 0:26 onwards, the notes start to sound a little muddy (that could be the recording though), so maybe change the pedal a bit more often there. Also, throughout the piece in general, your tempo is a little off and the rhythm isn't too steady, and not in a rubato way.

I have to say that you're better than most people that claim they can play piano on YouTube. Right now I'm thinking of that bleached blonde lady with a muffin top who plays renditions of Rihanna and other artists on the piano, and she SUCKS LIKE SHIT and everyone thinks she's the piano god.

Keep at it! I liked the piece too btw, it's very relaxing.

[SuckDickNSaveLiv...]

you're really good.

here's a tip though to help you improve:
try curving your fingers; it makes it easier for you to play and allows you to show more emotion.

I hope you don't get offended because I want to give you some constructive criticism.

Like Sean said, you definitely need to curve your fingers or I don't see you improving, which would be a shame. Your movements are a LOT more restricted if you have rigid, flat fingers (and rigid elbows and shoulders, for that matter. But you should probably only worry about that if there are big leaps). You'll have a lot more control if you work on the physical mechanisms of piano playing.

From 0:26 onwards, the notes start to sound a little muddy (that could be the recording though), so maybe change the pedal a bit more often there. Also, throughout the piece in general, your tempo is a little off and the rhythm isn't too steady, and not in a rubato way.

I have to say that you're better than most people that claim they can play piano on YouTube. Right now I'm thinking of that bleached blonde lady with a muffin top who plays renditions of Rihanna and other artists on the piano, and she SUCKS LIKE SHIT and everyone thinks she's the piano god.

Keep at it! I liked the piece too btw, it's very relaxing.

Thank you guys, I don't mind constructive criticism, especially since I teach myself how to play. My friend who plays piano really good says I play good but I really need a lot of work. About the curving , I've tried to play like that but it seems akward to me so I always found myself playing flat fingered most of the time. Do you guys have any good videos I can follow where excellent curvature is shown ?

Also after :26 I had the petal sustained for a long time , I'm not sure if thats the reason why it sounds like that, here is a better version of someone playing it
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c-UMTWAIuo8&feature=related

I skipped certain parts, even though I know how to play those parts I still need to practice because I tend to mess up at certain parts. Any suggestions for practicing a piece? Like try hands separate , segmental practice , etc.