That's such a nice comment. Thanks!

@@pianomosaic Hope you make more videos like this! Doesn't look like you have an active Patreon set up but if (big if) you like doing this kind of stuff I'd subscribe! Would love to see a strategy video on Debussy Images - Reflets dans l'eau!

@@davidbalatero855 I did set up a patron account but you'd be the first to go there. I should have it in the description. Reflets dans l'eau I'll add to my list. It's a wonderful piece!

@@pianomosaic ah but there is no way to support your videos on patreon!

@@davidbalatero855 ah it turns out I can't set that up unless I perhaps delete and remake the whole account. Will have to look into that when I'm back home in a few weeks. Thx for letting me know.

Hey thanks! Like the skulls.

Hi Facundo. I appreciate the feedback! Thanks.

Thanks that's interesting and you're not the first who seems to get something out of this video that isn't about playing the piece.

Wow thanks. It never occurred to me that such a tutorial might be of interest to people listening.

Hey thanks I'm glad it helped. I hope that will be the case with this piece too!

facts I wish this guy did videos on pieces I can actually play

Thanks for such an encouraging comment!

Hey thank you! I hope it helps. I remember your comment.

@@pianomosaic You're welcome! I was wondering what version of the sheet music are you using? There seems to be a few deviations from the sheet music I am working with. Also, how long did you work on this piece and what will you do next? Finally, between Jeux D'eau and Ondine, which do you think is tougher? Thank you for your time!

​@@wasumyon6147 I have several editions but the main one I use is the Roger Nichols Edition (Peters). But the extracts I wrote are not complete copies of any other edition. To be concise I left out lots of things like dynamics and some slurs. This piece and I have quite a long history. I learned it many years ago but wasn't satisfied with the standard I reached. After a long break, I picked it up again last year, armed with a lot more experience and tricks. Only now did I really feel comfortable with it technically. I definitely think Ondine is harder than Jeux d'eau. It's absolutely extreme. Not just the playing of the notes but the sounds one must produce with them. All while not even getting virtuosic or showy. Just subtle moods and ambient impressions floating around. Right now I'm enjoying working on a Fugue again but the plan is to revise Une barque and make a video on that too as many people have asked for that. Also want to do that with Chopin's op 10 no 1

@@pianomosaic Wow! I would love a practice video for Une Barque and Op 10 no 1 Etude and will support those too if you choose to do so! Good luck friend.

@@wasumyon6147 That's nice thanks!

Thanks. Yes that's a digital. You're right the action of the instrument makes a big difference.

I just found this and it helped me immensely to get past initial sight reading. Just subscribed! Can you share what model of digital piano you use here? The action of mine isn’t good for fast trills and repeated notes, wondering what you suggest :)

@@pianomosaic Which digital piano did you use in the video?

@@ilway25 I used the Kawai ES 8 with a VST

Hey thanks! I think it's best I just relearn Une Barque. Even if I remembered everything, I'd have many new ideas now anyway. And I adore that piece!

@@pianomosaic Hahaha, well if you did then it'd be grand, very much so. However, don't feel pressured to do so! Thanks for the reply and great video.

Hey thanks :) Can you really lift pianos? Btw. I think Hanon can be useful.

@@pianomosaic Well, I meant to lift the weight of my digital piano (Kawai CA99, 83kg), but then I found out that the polished ebony one weighs more (about 89kg). So exact would be my title: “Unpolished-Digital-Piano-Lifter”. 😁

Hey thanks! I suppose it depends on who you ask. Most people who know this piece rate it very highly. It's just not as widely known as some others.

This piece is SUPER popular amongst concert pianists. It's regularly featured on classical piano records.

Oh that's just an exercise and absolutely not a suggestion to perform. Perhaps I should have been more explicit about that. With such polyrhythms, there are two general approaches you can take: 1) Work out, note for note, which hand comes when exactly, and then do it very slowly (perhaps in small fragments first) until the fingers start to "get the message". Or 2) You can fake it by altering the rhythm slightly so it's more manageable. For example 6 against 7 can be turned into 2 against 3 and then 4 together. You can also then change the order up. It's pretty close and once you play up to speed, it's not so much about rhythmic precision as it is just about getting all the sonorities. Perhaps think of them like giant chords. thx :)

@@pianomosaic Thanks for your answer! So regarding the polyrhythm you would recommend to play the first notes as 2 against 3, and the rest simply together right? How would you do it when you have 6 against 5 or 7 against 5, which also occurs in the climax? Thanks again for your kindness, this passage really challenges me a lot :(

​@@adriankornblum1874 That's one way of getting into it. Once that works ok, you can then shift it towards a bit more accuracy, or you could try another one like play the first four together and then 2 against 3. With 6v5 you could also do 2v3 and then 3 together (or the other way round). I also found it very difficult. Many people say it's not so bad but my experience was different. I kept hitting wrong notes there when playing through the whole piece.

@@pianomosaic Thanks a lot and take care! :) One day Ill upload a video of me playing it too and show you!!!

Hi Thomas. Thanks! You can get the PDF by following the link in the description under the video.

Here’s hoping that you can do the same with not only the rest of Gaspard but also all of Maurice’s piano works (Debussy as well). Thanks again from all of us with limited financial resources.

Hey thanks Angela! I'll certainly consider it. Should learn it myself first though ;)

I'll keep that in mind. Thx for the suggestion. No promises though.

It's a VST. The Garritan CFX concert grand.

I can imagine that could work too.

No but I've heard of it.

@@pianomosaic ah ok thanks for the reply. This video is very helpful. My son learned from youtube his first 2 years and there are so many good resources. That said having a teacher helps now but still youtube is such a good resource. especially the masterclasses. kzfaq.info/love/J5LuC6rXua-4J1ltPOhaFw

I hope you can add on rumble too!

@@mingarete4607 May I ask why? Is it better for the audience? I'm looking into other platforms.

@@mingarete4607 He's very musical! Good that he can read music too. I'm surprised this video is helpful but glad to hear it.