I'm a long time pianostreet-er. I'm aware there were generations before me but I've been here since 2014 (hard to believe since I was born in late '99 ) Yep, for those of you who were here when I was new, I am actually 20 now, does that make you feel old So, I've been here to witness and document my own change as a musician. I just want to make a note about "newbie bs" such as, what is the hardest Chopin Etude, what is your favorite Beethoven sonata, who is the greatest pianist ever, etc...I was once a huge fan of such discussions. There were always people in the posts saying, who cares, this question has already been asked a thousand times. They were definitely right.However, I am going to take a stand for newbies and their bs. People who just can't wait to discuss things like this are bursting with excitement and passion for music and feel the need to just speak about it with other musicians. I think that is a very good and healthy thing for a beginning musician. I really don't care that the question has been asked and answered a hundred times before, or the thread has already been made on piano street. Eventually they will realize that the world of music is much bigger than Chopin ballades and Bach's WTC. But by all means, enjoy to the fullest those masterpieces when they are fresh and just coming to life for you. If you are a long time musician who is sick of hearing people "discuss" these things, I am asking for you to change your mindset on them. Encourage excited chatter about the same old things, while introducing them to the lesser-known pieces, of which every experienced musician has found niches to love.
This pretty well misses the point of the opening post, I think.
Asking what is the hardest piece, what is more difficult, who is the best pianist etc etc, these are all thoughts which are really a waste of time.
...many pianists ask these questions from the standpoint of someone who is self-taught or doesn't have access to a proper instructor.
They may also have limited practice time and want to avoid spending a long time on something that will serve them a generous dose of excessive frustration.
...I think that someone who is eager to discuss such things is often headed in the right direction. And at any rate they will be only discouraged or offended by an impersonal username curtly telling them to zip it.
Yes why not discuss everything and anything, something is better than nothing. There is just so much information out there to process I feel that prioritizing your attention is very important, distractions are everywhere.
Topic: Newbie BS 