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Comment on How to stink less at piano in ~music
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How to stink less at piano
I'm looking for some suggestions about how I can stink a little bit less on piano. In my role, I use the piano with some frequency, and I'm skilled in reading music and playing melodies or chords,...
I'm looking for some suggestions about how I can stink a little bit less on piano. In my role, I use the piano with some frequency, and I'm skilled in reading music and playing melodies or chords, but not both (outside of the basic I, IV. V, maybe vi), and forget about anything with parts. I'd really love to be able to play accompaniment to simple songs outside the basic boom chick boom chick left hand right hand pattern. For example, I'd like to know a few different ways to play along with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star so I don't fall asleep at the keys. I've tried using method books to improve my skill, but they're either way too hard or way too easy.
Can anyone recommend any exercises, etudes, or anything else that can help me seem like a better piano player than I am?
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Comment on New website shows you how much Google AI can learn from your photos in ~tech
Rhodytbone LinkCan someone explain what is so bad/evil about this? I fed a few images in, and while it seemed a little bit like Sherlock Holmes was describing what he sees (including some scathing remarks about...Can someone explain what is so bad/evil about this? I fed a few images in, and while it seemed a little bit like Sherlock Holmes was describing what he sees (including some scathing remarks about my beard, thanks for that, Google), it wasn't like any personal information was being extracted or revealed.
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Rhodytbone LinkMy sister works for memorylanegames.com. specifically designed for dementia patientsMy sister works for memorylanegames.com. specifically designed for dementia patients
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Comment on What is your favorite museum? in ~talk
Rhodytbone LinkI loved the Music Instrument Museum in Pheonix, AZ. They have a theramin and a balinese gamelan that you can play. They also have a 2 story tall string bass (the octobass). https://mim.org/I loved the Music Instrument Museum in Pheonix, AZ. They have a theramin and a balinese gamelan that you can play. They also have a 2 story tall string bass (the octobass).
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Comment on Serj Tankian - Life's revengeful son (2024) in ~music
Rhodytbone Link ParentThis is excellent! Thank you.This is excellent! Thank you.
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Comment on Bike manufacturers are making bikes less repairable in ~transport
Rhodytbone Link ParentCan you expand on this? I have the mountain bike pedals and shoes and i absolutely see the benefit in being able to pull and push (especially up hills). I'm far from a pro or even expert, I'm just...Don't get special shoes, or special pedals that attach to those shoes. ...Even the pros aren't sure there's a benefit to attached feet any more.
Can you expand on this? I have the mountain bike pedals and shoes and i absolutely see the benefit in being able to pull and push (especially up hills). I'm far from a pro or even expert, I'm just surprised to read this point.
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Comment on Unable to feel progress, lack of happiness and not finding motivation to keep investing in ~health.mental
Rhodytbone LinkYou say you can play the game for an entire day, but are you able to play for just an hour and feel ok with it? Why do you feel guilty? Are you letting things slide (work, chores, social...You say you can play the game for an entire day, but are you able to play for just an hour and feel ok with it? Why do you feel guilty? Are you letting things slide (work, chores, social obligations, hygene)?
Games took over my life for a long time. I strongly relate to the rush and focus you describe. I also remember feeling like a fraud. It was like I had a dirty secret that would ruin me if anyone found out.
Don't give up on yourself. Sometimes therapy takes a while to click. Sometimes you need to try different approaches. Just don't give up.
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Comment on School choice programs have been wildly successful under Ron DeSantis. Now Florida public schools might close. in ~society
Rhodytbone LinkI'm gonna jump up on my soapbox and yell a lil bit. Imo, these school choice programs are just union busting. They cut funding to public schools to the point of failure, then clutch their pearls...I'm gonna jump up on my soapbox and yell a lil bit. Imo, these school choice programs are just union busting. They cut funding to public schools to the point of failure, then clutch their pearls about the poor quality of public education. They create this alternative system where they don't have to negotiate with the teachers union and they get to extract profit from public money.
Thank you for reading my rant.
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Comment on Some thoughts on cleaning up my shitty apartment in ~talk
Rhodytbone LinkI know this is cliche, but The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo helped me a lot. I felt like I could never throw ANYTHING away and I was constantly living in clutter. I realized...I know this is cliche, but The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo helped me a lot. I felt like I could never throw ANYTHING away and I was constantly living in clutter. I realized that my "stuff" is not just stuff, but its my future projects (I'll never start), artifacts from my past, gifts from family that I'll never use but still keep out of obligation, random bits and pieces kept "just in case", and so on. The book taught me how to let go of these attachments and regain control of my belongings. I read it over 10 years ago and I still find myself saying thank you to stuff as I toss it in the dumpster. I know this book isn't for everyone, but it helped me. Good luck on your clutter journey!
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Comment on E-bikes: Seeking advice on a commuter bike that meets disability needs in ~transport
Rhodytbone LinkI have a level.2 and I really enjoy it for commuting to work when the weather is warm enough. I'm far from an expert, but I would recommend spending the extra $ on something with a full...I have a level.2 and I really enjoy it for commuting to work when the weather is warm enough. I'm far from an expert, but I would recommend spending the extra $ on something with a full suspension. Eating potholes @ 20mph is not very enjoyable.
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Comment on Spring gardening thread in ~hobbies
Rhodytbone LinkTotal amateur here in RI. 1 8'x4' raised bed. Planted WAY too much last year and most everything struggled due to comical levels of overcrowding. This year I'm trying out growing chick peas in a...Total amateur here in RI. 1 8'x4' raised bed. Planted WAY too much last year and most everything struggled due to comical levels of overcrowding.
This year I'm trying out growing chick peas in a small patch. I heard they can be dried like you get in the store or eaten green in the pod. -
Comment on Tildes is changing the way I use and think about online engagement. How about you? in ~tildes
Rhodytbone LinkThe biggest way that tildes has affected my internet habits is that there's almost no memes here (at least no image with funny caption posts). I discovered that I was hooked pretty hard on finding...The biggest way that tildes has affected my internet habits is that there's almost no memes here (at least no image with funny caption posts). I discovered that I was hooked pretty hard on finding the next funnyclever picture. I find that I spend time on this site "by choice" while on others it more like I have to pry myself away.
You said it better than me. I do need "A better approach to rhythmic and textural structures to give your chordal accompaniments more variety."
I teach elementary music, but my degree is in trombone. I can play the lazy way I IV I V V7 I with 2 hands in all major and minor keys, but beyond the boom chick pattern, i dont know what to do with this skill.
My audience is primarily children between 5 and 10 years of age. Often, I need to accompany very simple songs with no changes (doggy doggy, see saw Margaret daw). Do you know any other patterns I can practice to expand my textural vocabulary?