I Need Help About Music...

Smg2daisy

Smg2daisy

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I thought I don't need help, but I tried too much times and failed...
So, I am currently practicing this and there are a lot of problems tat I am facing.
First, my left hand is almost always louder than my right hand. Then, is it a must to follow those rubato (Irregular tempo)? I know it sound better with it, but it seems to be hard for me. Next, I cannot play when the music comes to 4:09, the notes of the right hand is too way much compared to the left hand, and I always ended up finish playing the left hand part first.

I want to finish this piece to enjoy my ears and my satisfaction, if anyone have ideas to help, advice is appreciated. Thanks!
 
rubato basically means to adjust the tempo as you see fit; do whatever sounds right to you

i usually practice music without paying attention to tempo and dynamics at first, then once i have the mechanics down i go back and add those in. it's easier when you give yourself smaller goals at a time instead of one giant goal
 
Do you have sheet music, and can you read it? They can really help you keep track of what you're doing, but of course you need to be able to read to use it.

I suggest playing the piece at a slower tempo until you get the coordination right. The sheet music will help here as well because you can see what you have to do regardless of tempo, whereas if you're playing by ear you might be tempted to make the same sound as what's in the recording.

Also, if you're having troubles with a particular part, then practice that one part again and again without starting the whole song from the beginning (I dunno, it's a thing some people do for some reason).

As for the actual playing, to build your coordination, practice each hand by themselves (the simplest one first, which is probably the left). When you get that down pat, your brain will kinda remember how to do it without you really thinking it about. That's when you can bring in your other hand. That way you only need to think about what's happening with your right hand and your left just plays what is now second nature.

As for finishing the left and right at different times, I guess practice playing each bar of them together so you get used to how they're meant to go together. Sheet music will also help because you can see what your hands are meant to do.

As for your left hand being too loud, all I can suggest is practice playing just the left hand softer and softer.

Just remember, practice makes perfect! You'll get it, it will just take some time. Best of luck. :)


Edit: wow this post ended up longer than I was expecting. Have fun reading lol
 
wait you're trying to play this without sheet music

only really skilled musicians can memorize complex pieces, and even though this one isn't too complicated you'd still want to at least practice it first
 
Javelin said:
all i ever played was clarinet and bass clarinet
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holy shit I play the clarinet too

But yeah, the only advice I have for you is to take it nice and slow. I already told you this.