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Offline firestrife2

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Somewhat new, young pianist -- tips?
on: June 10, 2010, 06:35:17 AM
Hey,

My name is Fernando Aponte and I have been playing piano for almost 3 years now.  I started lessons when I was 11 due to the fact that I picked out songs from video games I played(Zelda :D).  I am into more modern music, but I do also play classical.

I play the piano with my hands very low...someone pointed that out to me.  I can't play any other way.  Just a habit, but it's very comfortable to me. 

What I really need help with is not actually skill but would the way I play affect how I sound?  Are there any good piece suggestions?

I have a few videos on my YouTube account... Not sure if it is acceptable to post my account link but it is here(
mon5000).  Oh yes, and I am 13 years old now.

Thanks for any tips or comment... This is my first time joining an online website about music.  Glad to be here.

Fernando

Offline dss62467

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Re: Somewhat new, young pianist -- tips?
Reply #1 on: June 10, 2010, 02:38:34 PM
My daughter is learning Midna's Desperate Hour.   Our teacher thinks it's a weird piece.   :)
Currently learning:
Chopin Prelude Op. 28, no. 15
Schubert Sonata in A Major, D.959: Allegretto

Offline butterfly79

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Re: Somewhat new, young pianist -- tips?
Reply #2 on: June 10, 2010, 04:56:20 PM
I watched your video. i have been only playing for 6 mths but you sounded really good. That is my favourite xmas song, you did well.

Offline firestrife2

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Re: Somewhat new, young pianist -- tips?
Reply #3 on: June 10, 2010, 05:05:12 PM
Thank you, Butterfly.

dss62467 - I've learned most of that song. I think it sounds rather melancholic in a good way. :).

As I near high school, I've been left with 2 decisions.  Technology, or Music.  I am a website designer and I love computers...fixing them...working with them etc etc...but I also really love music.  And I've decided to give it all up and stay with Piano.  Is that a good career to keep throughout my life?
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