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Comment on How to stink less at piano in ~music
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Moving to Raleigh, NC
Hello fellow Tildians, I'm considering a move from Northern Virginia (NoVa) to Raleigh, NC, and would love some insight from those familiar with the area. I'm in my 20s and curious about the scene...
Hello fellow Tildians,
I'm considering a move from Northern Virginia (NoVa) to Raleigh, NC, and would love some insight from those familiar with the area. I'm in my 20s and curious about the scene down there.
Although I haven’t spent much time in NoVa, one of the main reasons I’m looking at Raleigh is that NoVa feels like it has a more transient population. There's nothing inherently wrong with that (and I realize I’m contributing to it myself), but I’m hoping for something with more rooted connections.
How easy is it to make friends or date in Raleigh? I know it’s a broad question, but if anyone has lived in both places and can compare, that would be super helpful!
Additionally, are there any neighborhoods or locations I should avoid? I’m considering purchasing a home but want to stay within 15-20 minutes of Raleigh.
Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Comment on What's next for Kagi? in ~tech
3_3_2_LA Link ParentOh my, I can't believe it -- you were right! I do have verbatim enabled. No wonder my Kagi results were so frustrating! Thanks for pointing that out!Oh my, I can't believe it -- you were right! I do have verbatim enabled. No wonder my Kagi results were so frustrating! Thanks for pointing that out!
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Comment on What's next for Kagi? in ~tech
3_3_2_LA LinkInteresting coincidence. A few days before the recent announcement, I decided to unsubscribe from Kagi. Although I appreciate being able to find what I'm searching for, I've found Kagi to be quite...Interesting coincidence. A few days before the recent announcement, I decided to unsubscribe from Kagi. Although I appreciate being able to find what I'm searching for, I've found Kagi to be quite unforgiving when it comes to typos and even simple corrections. For instance, if I search for "Master & Dynamic's" from an article by selecting and searching the text, I get zero results because only "Master & Dynamic" is considered the correct form. This behavior can be quite frustrating, and I find myself appending a "g" to my searches and using Google more often than not. If Kagi hopes to win over the general public, they need to improve in this area. With Google's 'AI search' now being a thing, this shouldn't be a difficult task.
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Comment on What 2023 Black Friday deals are you looking into? in ~talk
3_3_2_LA Link ParentI really like the white ones and I've been looking (unsuccessfully) for a pair that's thick enough to not show my boxers through them -_-, as is the case with the Levis 511 pair. Any idea if these...I really like the white ones and I've been looking (unsuccessfully) for a pair that's thick enough to not show my boxers through them -_-, as is the case with the Levis 511 pair. Any idea if these would be thick enough? https://tateandyoko.com/collections/sale/products/super-guy-all-natural-organic-cotton-selvedge
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Comment on Intuit is shutting down the personal finance service Mint and shifting users to Credit Karma in ~finance
3_3_2_LA Link ParentI've used Monarch for a while and if you ask support, they can give you an extended trial. I really like it, and the support is quick to respond. Their web app is really feature-packed too, and...I've used Monarch for a while and if you ask support, they can give you an extended trial.
I really like it, and the support is quick to respond. Their web app is really feature-packed too, and they have multiple connectors for different banks/accounts so I've been able to link all my accounts which wasn't possible with mint! -
Comment on Timasomo 2023: Roll Call in ~creative.timasomo
3_3_2_LA LinkI'm in! Same thing as last year -- a remix or a piece of music. Haven't picked the source material yet but I'm eyeing Bruises by Lewis Capaldi or a Petite Biscuit track :) Good luck to everyone...I'm in!
Same thing as last year -- a remix or a piece of music. Haven't picked the source material yet but I'm eyeing Bruises by Lewis Capaldi or a Petite Biscuit track :)
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Comment on Tourist destinations that are more than just a nice view? in ~travel
3_3_2_LA Link ParentA bit of a tangent, but this is the first time I've come across travelzoo. Are there any similar aggregators you'd recommend? I know costco travel packages are also recommended in general.A bit of a tangent, but this is the first time I've come across travelzoo.
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Comment on I remixed Illenium's Back To You in ~creative
3_3_2_LA LinkI really liked the original and this interpretation is quite a deviation from the original one!I really liked the original and this interpretation is quite a deviation from the original one!
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I remixed Illenium's Back To You
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Comment on Unlimited Kagi searches for $10 per month in ~tech
3_3_2_LA LinkHaha you beat me to this! Really happy I don't have to use the 'g' bang anymore. Might split it with a friend to bring down the cost even more. What's $5 like -- half an avocado toast? ;)Haha you beat me to this!
Really happy I don't have to use the 'g' bang anymore. Might split it with a friend to bring down the cost even more. What's $5 like -- half an avocado toast? ;) -
Comment on Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions in ~tech
3_3_2_LA Link ParentIs there any precedence for companies that have been sued for something like this even though they claim to not be liable?There are product liability standards that may apply. A person giving directions across a collapsed bridge would absolutely be held liable.
Is there any precedence for companies that have been sued for something like this even though they claim to not be liable?
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Comment on My remix of Kx5's Eat Sleep in ~creative
3_3_2_LA LinkHere's the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMnB1u0756UHere's the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMnB1u0756U
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Comment on My remix of Kx5's Eat Sleep in ~creative
3_3_2_LA LinkHello everyone, I'm back with another remix after a hiatus. A friend of mine challenged me to make something 'aggressive', and that is what I've done with this track. I had too much fun pushing...Hello everyone,
I'm back with another remix after a hiatus. A friend of mine challenged me to make something 'aggressive', and that is what I've done with this track. I had too much fun pushing the limits of what I normally do, and I hope y'all like it as much as I do! =)
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My remix of Kx5's Eat Sleep
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Comment on I drive the Microlino for the first time. A reimagined electric Isetta. in ~transport
3_3_2_LA Link ParentAgreed, I will admit I am curious to see what the crash test ratings are like for a vehicle like this. The arms race of building bigger and bigger SUVs, and now electric SUVs that are heavier do...That range is great for my commute but it'd be completely impractical for my life.
Agreed, I will admit I am curious to see what the crash test ratings are like for a vehicle like this.
The arms race of building bigger and bigger SUVs, and now electric SUVs that are heavier do not bode well for someone in this lil fella :( -
Comment on I drive the Microlino for the first time. A reimagined electric Isetta. in ~transport
3_3_2_LA LinkCame across this cute little EV called Microlino (https://microlino-car.com/en/microlino) I think it's great to see smaller cars, although this seems a tad impractical.Came across this cute little EV called Microlino (https://microlino-car.com/en/microlino)
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I drive the Microlino for the first time. A reimagined electric Isetta.
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Comment on Koan Sound - Led by Ancient Light (2023) in ~music
3_3_2_LA Link ParentGosh, yes! The cello riff is so...raw, and the tension evoked by the strings is just unreal! A bit of a tangent but they have a patreon and I've noticed there are a few M4L ableton devices to...Gosh, yes! The cello riff is so...raw, and the tension evoked by the strings is just unreal!
A bit of a tangent but they have a patreon and I've noticed there are a few M4L ableton devices to create generative sounds like those on this album.
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Comment on Koan Sound - Led by Ancient Light (2023) in ~music
3_3_2_LA LinkHere's a MusicRadar article summary by Kagi:Here's a MusicRadar article summary by Kagi:
"KOAN Sound's new album Led By Ancient Light tells a sci-fi story through music. Each of the 13 tracks accompanies a chapter in the novella and visuals. To align the narrative and music, the duo explored unfamiliar techniques like writing fiction and recording cello and piano in novel ways. This challenging process of merging different creative forms felt like starting anew but allowed them to tap deeper into human emotions. The result is a cohesive work that reflects their personal journeys reconnecting with humanity in an increasingly digital world."
Funny you ask this, as this is something I’ve been focusing on recently! :-)
It’s unclear how much keyboard fluency you have, but that’s something I’ve seen pay the most dividends when I’ve worked on it. Transposition and knowing chord inversions are key.
Breaking it down:
The steps above are essentially drills you can practice on your own without any courses, but I’d encourage being intentional with daily practice. None of this has to feel like a chore—you can play by ear, and to gain familiarity with new keys, transpose! I have a checklist on my iPad with the scales that I've transposed a piece too.
Some extra stuff that is a bit advanced but has been helpful for me:
You can also work with a numbering system for notes from C through B starting from 0 through 11 and perform modulo math quickly if you want to do something like quickly identify a fifth below a particular note. Say we're on the note D, we can convert it to its absolute number which is 2 and -7 (a fifth) and modulo 7 gives us 7 which is G. You can also just add 5 instead of subtracting 7 as it's just modulo
There's also things you can do like identifying which scales have a minor chord you're playing. For example, G minor; I know it exists as the minor chord as ii, iii, and vi degrees in three major scales. The mental shortcut for that is the second note in the triad (Bb major) and raising the third note in the triad by one semitone (Eb major) and three semitones (F major).
You can also learn rules for harmonizing chords that you can quickly fall back on. For example, I have '2 down and three up' as a fast rule for harmonizing a note in a scale. What this means is, apart from using the note's chord like E minor to harmonize the note E in the scale D major, you can quickly convert E to its scale degree which is ii, and -2 gives you vii (C# dim because of modulo 7) and +3 gives you V (A) so you can use them to harmonize.
If you’re looking for a course to follow, I’d recommend PianoDiary, as it focuses heavily on improvisation. Pianote also offers shorter guest courses, but I’ve found they sometimes lack clarity in teaching how to reach the point of being able to improvise effectively.
Good luck!!