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Topic: why this guy like using index finger + thumb so much  (Read 1532 times)

Offline swagmaster420x

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why this guy like using index finger + thumb so much
on: February 21, 2014, 06:56:51 AM

Offline liszt1022

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Re: why this guy like using index finger + thumb so much
Reply #1 on: February 22, 2014, 02:03:32 AM
Wow this really bothers you?
You could try asking him.

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Re: why this guy like using index finger + thumb so much
Reply #2 on: February 22, 2014, 03:31:47 AM
isnt it kinda awkward? if it were played at high speeds, im pretty sure other fingers would be needed for decent fluidity

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Re: why this guy like using index finger + thumb so much
Reply #3 on: February 22, 2014, 04:34:53 AM
Kind of bothers me too.

At first I thought it was professional, I guess since it was black and white.

Then I saw the 12 stuff in the right hand. And that pinkie jut and then hanging on a key like that with the pinkie.

Second video has an out-of-tune piano. 

Nice enough tone.  Pleasant to listen to, except for the piano tuning.  I don't think I'd want to watch this guy to pick up tips, except for how not to do some things I guess.
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