Thank You KC

[Muad’Dib]

I want too thank Dave Bryce, Joe Musacara and everyone in the Keyboard Corner! For welcoming me here with open arms. I know I have been a pain in the ass, in the past, but everyone here as been very supportive! I still struggle with playing, because I give up so easily, and doubt myself and playing ability. Of course I have learned about musicians that I had never heard before, until joining this community! Which by the way is way better then Gearslutz. Can"t even let threads die, they just go, on and on. Not like on here. Plus I feel accepted here, even if I don"t feel like a real musician.

 

Thanks again, and much â¤ï¸!

 

Paul Kondig

[Adan]

If you want to thank us, please spend more time at the piano keyboard, less at the qwerty one. It isn't just you, we all need to keep doing that. Come here for inspiration and support, but then be sure to use it.

[MAJUSCULE]

You're always welcome here, Paul

[Muad’Dib]

If you want to thank us, please spend more time at the piano keyboard, less at the qwerty one. It isn't just you, we all need to keep doing that. Come here for inspiration and support, but then be sure to use it.

 

I would, if i got any enjoyment or fulfillment from playing, which sadly i don"t! Now that i think about it? I never had any joy from playing! Just listening to others.

[Muad’Dib]

Thank you Eric!

[KuruPrionz]

Every good forum (and this is a very good forum!) needs a few "misfits" hanging around, ruffling a few feathers and providing a different perspective or way of thinking about things.

 

I don't belong here but I belong here. Guitarists as a topic on KC can be both a subject of derision and admiration depending. I am one of the "Blessed Accursed" who prefers putting my hands on actual note producing hardware to operating levers and switches. Both ways of creating music do work and I enjoy the end result without thinking so much about how it was done. There are singers, reed players, horn players, percussionists/drummers and others who create rewarding and beautiful music with their chosen "voice."

 

And there will always be just a few musicians who reach the pinnacles and many who aspire in their own way. I've had many breakthroughs over the decades, some of them simple one sentence lessons that were given to me long ago and have taken a long time to absorb. Some things came easily, who knows why?

 

I figure somebody's gotta toss a good poke in the mix once in a while to keep things lively. Cheers, Kuru

[MathOfInsects]

One of my first posts here was a one-liner about keytars.

 

1 out of 5, do not recommend.

[Muad’Dib]

One of my first posts here was a one-liner about keytars.

 

1 out of 5, do not recommend.

 

 

Nobody looks cool with a Keytar. Okay maybe Jan Hammer.

 

 

My first post was an introduction followed by a gripe about how I can"t really play?

[CowboyNQ]

Just keep chipping away and enjoying your music Paul. Take the pressure off yourself and do whatever works for you.

 

This is a very friendly forum and I value your presence here, as I know others do.

[Muad’Dib]

Just keep chipping away and enjoying your music Paul. Take the pressure off yourself and do whatever works for you.

 

This is a very friendly forum and I value your presence here, as I know others do.

 

Thank you Cowboy NQ! Yea, i can be my own worst critic!

[232006]

One of my first posts here was a one-liner about keytars.

 

1 out of 5, do not recommend.

 

There's a few things on this forum I wouldn't now recommend...but I digress.....

 

 

Paul,

 

I know how you feel, but, as you say, we are often our own worst critics particularly when it comes to our playing or music.

 

I also think that some people genuinely do hear their own stuff differently - more critically, than they might other peoples.

 

I think, not that I'm any kind of authority on these things, that when you practice something a number of times and you don't think it's working, then go and have a walk, or a coffee and occupy your thoughts with something else for a bit.

 

When you come back, you start with a bit less frustration with yourself, often.

 

But at the end of the day, the main thing is that, as others say, don't give up!

 

All the best.

 

Cheers

[Muad’Dib]

One of my first posts here was a one-liner about keytars.

 

1 out of 5, do not recommend.

 

There's a few things on this forum I wouldn't now recommend...but I digress.....

 

 

Paul,

 

I know how you feel, but, as you say, we are often our own worst critics particularly when it comes to our playing or music.

 

I also think that some people genuinely do hear their own stuff differently - more critically, than they might other peoples.

 

I think, not that I'm any kind of authority on these things, that when you practice something a number of times and you don't think it's working, then go and have a walk, or a coffee and occupy your thoughts with something else for a bit.

 

When you come back, you start with a bit less frustration with yourself, often.

 

But at the end of the day, the main thing is that, as others say, don't give up!

 

All the best.

 

Cheers

 

Thanks! Although, my problem is I will practice the first part of a song, but just can"t seem too move on to the next part. Also, trying too get both of my hands too play at the same time is hard. Because I haven"t spent enough time training my brain to play two different parts so they sound good together. Also, being taught to play classical music, put me off playing the piano. Also, the songs I was being taught BORING! Maybe had I worked on finger exercises, and then moved on from there it may have been better. Oh well, It"s not like I am doing this for money.

[ksoper]

 

 

Nobody looks cool with a Keytar. Okay maybe Jan Hammer.

 

 

We're glad you're here, Paul.

[232006]

Thanks! Although, my problem is I will practice the first part of a song, but just can"t seem too move on to the next part. Also, trying too get both of my hands too play at the same time is hard. Because I haven"t spent enough time training my brain to play two different parts so they sound good together. Also, being taught to play classical music, put me off playing the piano. Also, the songs I was being taught BORING! Maybe had I worked on finger exercises, and then moved on from there it may have been better. Oh well, It"s not like I am doing this for money.

 

Just to repeat I have no particular knowledge on the subject, but, I think everyone does learn in different ways. I can certainly identify with the "moving to the next part" and the best co-ordination of both hands problem too! Mainly why I tend to be synth-centric with the right hand I guess!

 

I know friends who had "classical" piano lessons sometimes came across terrible teachers who almost bullied them by hitting their fingers with a pencil if they got it wrong and so on. I think that would have put me off for life!

 

Regarding the moving to the next part - I sometimes have found that just saying "oh well I'll try the next bit" and if that worked - let me go back and crack the previous bit. Sometimes.

 

The co-ordination thing I think, can vary from person to person, on hand size, shape and possibly if you are left or right handed.

 

My dad was one of an identical twin and he was able to do all sorts of everyday tasks with both hands, spoons, knife and fork etc. He hadn't had much practical experience with things like diy, painting the house and that kind of thing, as a kid during WW2 in the UK as people weren't able to get materials etc - it was the same with my mum. Both had to learn stuff like that as young adults.

 

He found learning those skills quite difficult but certainly mastered some, like painting and decorating really well, and could wield a paintbrush with either hand. The strange thing was his twin brother never did master them very well despite trying hard. My dad was also quite an accomplished organist, considering some of the lack of opportunities for kids at that time.

 

I am an accomplished user of just about any tool, hammers, screwdrivers, saws, drills etc, etc, etc and can use many of them in either hand equally well. My older brother isn't so hot at diy etc but plays guitar pretty well and he thinks in a very different way.

 

I would say another thing I find good when something isn't going so well learning piece, is that I deliberately try to alter it in a silly comical way which has me relax a bit, then I can usually make a bit better hash of it. Again - sometimes.

 

You may find none of the above will help in any way! I expect many teachers will be throwing their hands up in horror, but if it works for you then, it works for you!

 

Good luck and best wishes.

 

Gotta dash and grab some shopping now! LOL!

 

Cheers.

[Al Quinn]

Paul,

 

I think it"s safe to say that, for most people, playing keyboards is not easy. Therefore, it takes patience and persistence to improve while at the same time not being so self-critical that it"s not fun. If you can find enjoyment is playing something â even the simplistic piece or a melody that moves you â I think that would provide a good starting point for an enjoyable journey of growth. Personally I prefer to stay on a small section of music that"s within my capability, working on the details, until I get it right before moving on. Sometimes it takes a long long time to master seemingly simple things. That"s were the patience and persistence comes in.

 

Last but not least, I"m glad you"re on the forum!

 

-Al

[Muad’Dib]

Paul,

 

I think it"s safe to say that, for most people, playing keyboards is not easy. Therefore, it takes patience and persistence to improve while at the same time not being so self-critical that it"s not fun. If you can find enjoyment is playing something â even the simplistic piece or a melody that moves you â I think that would provide a good starting point for an enjoyable journey of growth. Personally I prefer to stay on a small section of music that"s within my capability, working on the details, until I get it right before moving on. Sometimes it takes a long long time to master seemingly simple things. That"s were the patience and persistence comes in.

 

Last but not least, I"m glad you"re on the forum!

 

-Al

 

 

Can"t argue with that!

 

Thank You!

[Muad’Dib]

 

 

Nobody looks cool with a Keytar. Okay maybe Jan Hammer.

 

 

We're glad you're here, Paul.

 

Thank You Ksoper!

[Joe Muscara]

Paul who?

[Muad’Dib]

Paul who?

 

 

Paul McCartney!

[Joe Muscara]

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