There's a reason you rarely hear about child prodigies going on to live lives of greatness.
I know it's cool and impressive that a 5 year old can do this, but this kind of thing comes from the type of lifestyle that destroys you by the time you hit puberty. That or savant syndrome. Neither are great.
The only one I could think of that could be used as a "crutch" would be the sustain pedal, which lifts the dampers off the strings so they continue ringing out even when the key is released. This might make your playing seem smoother if you're not good and holding notes, but it'll probably just make things sound washed out.
But it's absolutely necessary for some pieces. I don't think I've ever heard a recording of Beethoven's piano sonata No. 14, AKA "Moonlight" that didn't use the sustain pedal throughout.
I guess you could use the soft pedal to "cheat" if you have uncontrollable meat hands and can't play quietly when it's called for.
The quiet pedal is just for practice, as far as I know. Pianos, despite their name, are LOUD . I mean most instruments are if you're playing them indoors. But pianos, too.
This is good. We should post more “good”, positive, non-political stuff like this.
Cynical as I may be, we definitely need this, sometimes…
He's not reading any music, there is no sheet music on the piano. This is coming right out of his head. And hands.
Mozart left too soon at only 35. perhaps there are second chances.
Imagine how emotionally and mentally damaged he’ll be after his parents use him and society eats him alive for being a talented blonde boy
There's a reason you rarely hear about child prodigies going on to live lives of greatness.
I know it's cool and impressive that a 5 year old can do this, but this kind of thing comes from the type of lifestyle that destroys you by the time you hit puberty. That or savant syndrome. Neither are great.
That or he gets culturally enriched. Could go either way these days.
Pedals are a crutch, it's good that he got this far without them.
t. piano player who relies on pedals.
The only one I could think of that could be used as a "crutch" would be the sustain pedal, which lifts the dampers off the strings so they continue ringing out even when the key is released. This might make your playing seem smoother if you're not good and holding notes, but it'll probably just make things sound washed out.
But it's absolutely necessary for some pieces. I don't think I've ever heard a recording of Beethoven's piano sonata No. 14, AKA "Moonlight" that didn't use the sustain pedal throughout.
I guess you could use the soft pedal to "cheat" if you have uncontrollable meat hands and can't play quietly when it's called for.
either it is an interesting band name
-or-
What you would find written in a prosecutor's notes regarding a sexual assault
Freaking hilarious! I'd love to hear this come from a piano teacher!
The quiet pedal is just for practice, as far as I know. Pianos, despite their name, are LOUD . I mean most instruments are if you're playing them indoors. But pianos, too.
What, dying before 36? 🤔
https://youtu.be/l-YcqcbjL9Q
I mean he’s not 5 but that’s not bad for 12 I’d say.
Keep moving those goalposts caveman
What about Ray Charles?
Piano teacher: If you don't hold your wrists up, you won't be able to play fast.
Kid: Hold my juice...
When I was learning piano, some 5 yr old would always show me up like this.