How did I play Canon in D

[adustyhobo]

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Hey guys I'd like to start off by saying I made a lot of mistakes in this I know... I always play a lot worse in front of people and even cameras, I just don't know why but I do but when I'm totally alone I can play this without mistakes like I did in the video... I've only been playing piano 3 months and mostly self taught and some lessons from my girlfriend who's been playing for 12 years. So minus the mistakes how well did I play this for only someone who's been playing for 3 months and no real lessons? Thanks!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1TS8Mhh3Pr4

[mjames]

So many bad habits....


The pedaling...your hand positioning...phrasing...oh my...

Where are you from? If you're from a first world country/developed country please consider getting a piano teacher. I mean I've had bad habits too, but not like this...you're going to have to work hard to unlearn them. :[

[j_menz]

For three months total playing, it's not bad. 

If you're seriously interested in playing, though, I'd highly recommend you get one of the Adult piano course series (Alfred's, Bastien, John Thompson etc)and start at the beginning. This piece is rather harder than that and your lack of foundation shows. A teacher would be good, too. Probably not your girlfriend as that can strain the relationship  . If you can't afford one, or don't have one in your area, work on the course and have her check your progress every few weeks. Work at your own pace, but work through the lot - don't skip.

Getting the basics right is important, and will get you to playing pieces like this or harder much quicker (and much better) in the long run.