When Tiffany Poon messes up: repeats phrase until she gets it right Me when I mess up: I’m done in my piano career and I officially quitting anything having to do with music
@@conniespringer7522 it means that when you're not practicing, someone else somewhere is practicing in those moments you're not practicing. The main point is that you aren't practicing as hard as the others xD
I absolutely LOVE that you write what goes through your head while you practice, and that you show yourself going through the process and fixing things. It shows music students like me that even though you play professionally, you’re a regular musician just like the rest of us which gives me hope :-) Thank you! And see you at your concert in Kalamazoo!
Harpsichord's really really difficult, for professional pianists it might even be more difficult, because in a lot of ways it plays in opposite ways than the piano does. So much more to it than most people think.
It's more akin to playing the organ--everything comes from the fingers and requires careful control. There's a reason a lot of organists are also harpsichordists (and vice versa!)
Organist and harpsichord player here. Something that’s very difficult for piano players like her is to learn to not do dynamics with finger pressure. No matter how hard you press, the note is the exact same volume. The harpsichord is also a very fragile instrument and playing heavily like you would a piano very often results in breaking plectrums, the little piece that actually plucks the string. Playing one note as fast as you can is also not recommended as it can also easily break plectrums. It takes a very specific style of touch to play harpsichord well. If you play piano very well already it’s easy enough to learn the basics of in a week or so however. It was very obvious she was playing the harpsichord like a piano here, especially around the 8:55 ish mark where she tries to play with dynamics and then plays individual notes with the “123123” method to play as fast as possible. There’s a reason that baroque music used so many trills in keyboard, because the notes don’t sustain for long, and because repeating the same note quickly is both challenging and risks breaking the plectrums, rendering that note unusable for the rest of the concert. A gentle touch keeping your fingers low to the keys and close together is how I find it works best. Especially when doing Italian or baroque works, but really most of them in general. If anyone has questions about playing harpsichord vs piano feel free to ask and I’ll do my best to answer
Beginner piano hobbyist, who's interested in harpsichord and organ, here. In playing harpsichord, does the choice of "stops" matter? Can you also tell me that which stop is the most common to be found in them?
@@maddman9468 I will answer for him. It depends on which stops are built in the instrument. If it has only one 8-foot stop, you only use one 8-foot stop. If you have more, than it depends on which music you play. If it is loud music or soft music, if it is has to be very smooth or "funky", you know... You can play around with the stops and sometimes you use all of them in one piece, but not simultaniously. For example you play a passage with the 8-foot, which has a more round sound, let the same passage follow with the more nasal sounding 8-foot and you create an echo effect...
yes and you have her point out that the harpsichord had a slower action, but that's simply because she wasn't playing 'on the string' (i.e. preparing with the fingers on the keys and feeling when the plectrum is right on the string)
It’s so nice that they also organized your harpsichord performance - such a great opportunity to learn something new! I love older keyboard instruments :)
The Harpsichord's action is very simple the key is a lever that extends inside the instrument and has a plectra on it. The plectra extends out slightly and plucks the string. The harpsichordist pushes down on the key and inside the stick goes up and plucks the string. The harpsichordist releases the key the plectra retracts as it falls down to reset for the next note. The piano key is connected to a series of levers which speed up the action. A felt hammer strikes the string. The strike and the retraction of the hammer are controlled by the levers connected to the key and provide a more immediate action. Thus making our hero's exploits all the more significant. Congratulations. A very enjoyable episode.
I love watching you practice and problem solve. I think this really shows people what it takes to be a professional. It's not just show up and play perfect. Deliberate practice...over...and over...and over....and over....and over.
0:16 It's a very satisfying and reassuring feeling seeing you go thoroughly through your music, getting each phrase right repeating over and over again. It's a difficult thing I dwell because of my self conscious that I think when I'm doing it I'm horrible at what I do and I begin to doubt myself. I'm still learning every day to be better as a pianist and you're an inspiration. You play effortlessly, but the amount of work is there to back it up. Thank you for what you do.
Reaction timing of instruments is definitely a point to remember. As a percussionists it's naturally ingrained that every instruments sound projects at different speeds. I wouldn't have thought about the harpsichord and piano being that different either.
I love your practicing videos because if anything, it helps me to realize it's okay to get frustrated so long as you don't let it discourage you from trying again and working harder. Practice is a process and nothing will improve without it, so just keep at it and you'll reach your goal guaranteed!
Tiffany, following your channel has been fantastic- thanks for taking us on your musical journey through these videos. I don't get to understand from what universe you really are. A wonderful musician like yourself inspirational in ways beyond imagination. Thank you for bringing the music that you play to life, giving each and every one of us a wonderful, unique experience listening and watching.
I’m a guitarist, not anywhere close to your level, but something about seeing you practice really inspires me and gets me excited to practice. Lol thank you for that!
I had to learn the harpsichord, tune it, and demonstrate that I fully understood it and how all the coupling and stops worked for college credit a few decades ago. The technique is nothing like the piano. They are very different instruments. Pianists are generally not harpsichordists, and vice versa, unless you learn them both over years and years. I plan to build one and have one in my home before I am too old to play it!
It is really great to see how a top pianist practices a new piece. For me, piano is by far the most difficult thing that I have ever learned. I am still struggling badly. I am a VLSI chip designer for over 30 years. Believe me, piano is a lot harder to master. It is really amazing how it is even possible to get perfect on a difficult piece. Thanks for showing your practice. Mistake happens always. But Tiffany has so few of them, even for a new piece. Amazing.
Your vlogs, along with your playing of course, are always so interesting and well portrayed. I’m always hypnotized whenever I watch them. It’s so clean and simple.
Be it playing piano on a cruise ship on the high seas or learning an instrument a couple of hours before a concert, you seem to always rise to the challenge!! Inspirational.
@@AnnaKhomichkoPianist I suppose it doesn't take long for professional pianists to adjust to a different size of keys. I actually have played on pianos that have narrow keys, one 6.0 inches an octave, another 5.5 inches an octave. Even for someone like me who only played piano for a year, it only took me less than an hour to adjust.
Mercury Li yea as someone that has played for a year the adjust would be easier, as compared to someone that is used to the size for 20+ years and has a lot of muscle memory built up, it would probably be more difficult. Just my opinion though 😂
I just tried playing on a trashy harpsi chord in my university. The keys arent that skinny but it requires almost no time for adjustment at all. The hardest is octaves and how far to stretch the pinky fingers out.
I would recommend taking some lessons with a harpsichordist, if you are interested in learning more. The correct technique is to always start on the key (and not striking from above), and feeling the plectrum before depressing the key--you will notice a little bit of resistance. You lift your fingers very high before striking the keys, which obviously works great for piano, but not so well for harpsichord, as the tone becomes harsh and not singing. I don't think it is possible to learn well in two hours, as one must practice the technique to get used to it. It's kind of crazy that they expected you to learn so fast! PS I enjoyed reading your "practice thoughts".
Really enjoyed this vlog! The most interesting part was the harpsichord and the process of getting the crash course and learning about the action of the keys. Always enjoy the written comments showing the missing keys in your practice or deciding on the dynamics of the piece. Your vlogs are packed with valuable information for all levels of listeners! Thank you! Good luck in your upcoming performances!
It was an amazing period when rock bands started using the harpsichord in their music. The Stranglers “Golden Brown” is one of that always comes to mind, as does The Alan Parsons Project who used the Harpsichord across much of their music. Fascinating.
It makes me sad seeing you've been in Dresden and I live here and missed your performance. Good that you posted your upcoming concerts, so I hope not to miss it again…
This is what a well-trained and disciplined musician does folks. They pick apart a problem and master it. No matter what the instrument. As opposed to the losers below... vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
Nice blog Tiffany. My music teacher in College loved harpsichord and built one for the school. He had me play Bach inventions on it and it was a blast. I love traveling with you on your blogs. Thanks a bunch!
Hey Tiffany! Been a while since I commented, but it's great to see these vlogs! It's great to see you on these adventures and new experiences with your performances! It was really cool seeing you play the harpsichord, and adjusting to playing it professionally! You did great! Keep up all the hard work Tiffany, it is definitely paying off to achieve your goals 😊
The part in the beginning blew my mind..it looks like your finger are dancing on the piano, flying just above the surface. i've never seen anyone play like that
Heh my organ and harpsichord teachers would often comment how my technique looked too pianistic at first. But then after getting used to organ and harpsichord it's difficult to play a piano ^_^
Haha. I recently decided to buy a harpsichord, and even though I'm experienced on piano and organ, it was surprisingly hard to get used to the technique, which is incredibly different. I was shocked when I tried instruments. Also, the reverse black/white keys threw me off more than I expected. Repeated notes, like in the Vivaldi double, would be REALLY TOUGH! No double escapement actions for you! Can't wait for my harpsichord to be completed in January! Luckily, it has white keys and black sharps! ;)
I refuse to watch this because the title gives me anxiety 😂😂 I have literally scrolled past this at least 10 times in the past few days and I will not 👏frickin 👏watch 👏it👏 Love ya tho Tiffany❤️
Was a real treat , going back to those times when the harpsichord was “ the only way to do it “ . Your balance of discipline and fun in your work , makes for the most entertaining of classical music . I should say it must be a great pleasure , to be honoured with the opportunity to play such an event . Fantastic to see someone utilising TH-cam with such prowess .
Before my comment starts: Your videos are great and enrich my recommendations because youre a very skilled musician that is open and humble, showing their progress failure and success. Now to something i wanted to get off my chest, doesnt matter if it will be skipped by everyone including you, Tiffany: Whenever i see you in my recommendation i get really frustrated, sad, angry, disappointed and eager. Seeing you having come so far in your life, being independent, having built a talent for yourself and having so much ambition, self-discipline and -respect to keep practising day in and day out confuses and shakes me. You, a 22 year old young, talented woman and on top of that absolutely gorgeous, have reached and learned so much...and i...im a 22 year old, young man studying at a university. Dull, monotonous and lonely, thats how i would describe my life...seeing you motivates me to make more of myself yet at the same time your sheer existence crushes me, youre not the only one who has come so far in life in terms of living your dream but you in particular make me feel that way...idk maybe bc its your charismatic nature that says "i am where i wanted to be" or your gift of having parents that were able to give you something on your way or maybe even something else. I know im faulty for being where i am right now so upon clicking on your video and seeing your life just going for you i end up asking myself the same question over and over again: "What have I done so far with my life? I still dont have dreams, why, whats wrong with me, what am i lacking?" There is nothing i can profess in now...one third of my life is already over before i knew it...
same bro. do what you can and want to do right now. i live by the motto "if you don't start doing it now you'll never do it at all". even if you feel like you wasted 1/3 of your life- there is still 2/3 that you can use to redeem. i know it might seem late to start things now, but 22 is still a young age. when holidays or a long break comes, use it to figure out what you are passionate about. try out different things. i see so much people with so much talent, being way more successful than i could ever be in ten years. "what's wrong with me? what am i lacking?" find something you are passionate about and practice and practice and practice and excel on it. though she is very talented, it took years of practice to where she is now, and, she still keeps practicing. "what have i done so far in life?" so much things, dude. you graduated middle grade school, you graduated high school. 22 is an age old enough to do so much things. work a small part time job you enjoy, save up for whatever you decide you wanna do. everything we do is for our own happiness, isn't it? we study to get a good job that will pay a good amount of money and im turn we'll have money for the basic human needs, and things we want. i repeat, and my only advice at this point: find something you are passionate about, practice, and excel. a year worth of practice is more than enough. you might think that you are 22 and you haven't done anything yet, but the next- you are 23 and you have started on the path that will make you fulfilled. she's 22 but she found her passion and started practicing at a young age. nevertheless, it took years before she became this level of mastery. it's never too late to start. have a nice day :)
@@kel9239 😢 wow, i didn't expect anyone to respond let alone read my comment. I appreciate the time you took to read my comment, it means alot to me🙏 I will pick myself up and redeem the remaining time. I realized while i was reading your response how i was starting to plot how to find arguements against what you said instead of making the best of what you said and really trying it and thats where i realized that this mindset won't get me very far. Thank you for your advice and yet MORE time to write it down. It's hard to get good advice when you're in your bubble, so from the bottom of my heart: My deepest appreciative thank you! You rock!
Speaking of unfamiliar instruments: My one and only organ jury: despite my teacher promising me 15 minutes to familiarize myself with an organ I have never played before...he was 15 minutes late. The rest of my jury panel was starting to get annoyed at me. "Where's your teacher?" They asked. I replied "I thought he was with you!" Anyway, when we finally got into the church, everything on the organ was in French...not that I don't recognize french organ terms, but when you're physically vibrating with nerves, French looks like Greek! ...and I had seconds to figure it out...there was a significant acoustic delay when playing some stops. It was a disaster! I want to puke just thinking about it! Long story short, I have SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much respect for you playing A FRIGGIN CONCERT on an unfamiliar instrument like that! Bravississima!
I developed on an electronic keyboard with no touch sensitivity (and no pedals)... then when I progressed to touch sensitivity... wow! (I could really appreciate it). Non-touch was like lifting weights - I had to 'mimic' dynamics by other means (voice density, tempo changes), then when I finally added volume changes (to phrases and the larger structure), it all came together (never mind the pedals)...
Firstly. I'm a pianist and the second I heard the harpsichord I was half way on my way to abandoning the piano for the harpsichord 😬. 2 years passed of me searching for a teacher (BTW I'm from South Africa) and eventually I found one (BTW too, there's only one harpsichord and one harpsichordist in the city I live in💀) sooo I would've started playing the harpsichord this year, if it wasent my final year at high school and if things were not so HECTIC. BUT I never actually got to going through with it and I'm purely glad I didn't . Here's why. After listening to baroque music and harpsichord music, and trying to play all this HARPSICHORD music on PIANO. I never really appreciated and embraced the piano until I truly fell Inlove with it, which happened recently. I've then decided to fully devote myself to my instrument and just embrace it for what it is! Currently studying 7th grade, Scriabin and Arne, and I play music from so many spheres, the baroque, contempt, jazz, classical, romantic and even folk. So basically; Just embrace and love whatever instrument you play my fellow musicians! Whatever you do, do it with all your heart! ❤️❤️❤️ And BTW I don't play exams either because all I want to do is play and just constantly be near the keyboard ! And when people ask my grade? My reply "Anything with enough time and practice!" I love you all! ❤️
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When Tiffany Poon messes up: repeats phrase until she gets it right
Me when I mess up: I’m done in my piano career and I officially quitting anything having to do with music
i repeat it until i get it right but then when i get back to where i was i always get it incorrect lmao
Me when i mess up : ok i'll try it tomorrow,
Tomorrow,
Me: OK maybe tomorrow
and never get a correct things forever
The End
Lol I thought I was alone in the "quitting"
Loser
@@prunusserrulata6303 IKR, so many wimps weeping on this video.
My teacher always says “When you’re not practicing, someone else is”
Not to be rude but what does that mean? 😅😅
@@conniespringer7522 it means that when you're not practicing, someone else somewhere is practicing in those moments you're not practicing. The main point is that you aren't practicing as hard as the others xD
` slowed down it means that however much you want something, there’s always someone who is working harder, and wants it more
Constant pressure that the teacher gives
I like your teacher's reply.
This is just reminding me how much I need to practice..
#practice40hours
Sameee
I had to like this comment. I was just thinking this 😂😭
@Peter Martins Same! Flute and piano. Haha
I just practiced you should too
*Tiffany says she made a mistake*
Me, an uneducated swine: .....you did?......???????......
Hey!! pigs are pretty smart too! *oink oink*
Don't worry. You'd have to know the piece well to notice it I'd guess
IExist dang. I can only do the first three things in Moonlight sonata movement 3
@@Adriel_HD to be fair, that is not an easy piece 😉
lol felt. you either really have to know a piece to know someone messed up or be playing the piece yourself 😅
I absolutely LOVE that you write what goes through your head while you practice, and that you show yourself going through the process and fixing things. It shows music students like me that even though you play professionally, you’re a regular musician just like the rest of us which gives me hope :-) Thank you! And see you at your concert in Kalamazoo!
Her practice comments are the best! I’m also always amazed at how quickly adjustments are made for the easiest/best solutions....
John Corban I find myself always adjusting fingerings and writing them down.
And Then imagine editing
Harpsichord's really really difficult, for professional pianists it might even be more difficult, because in a lot of ways it plays in opposite ways than the piano does. So much more to it than most people think.
pijlenboog23 yes, absolutely true. Basically it's just a different instrument that needs a completely different technic and proper studying.
Almost like it's worthy of considering as a different instrument! But who but professional harpsichordists would agree with me?
It's more akin to playing the organ--everything comes from the fingers and requires careful control. There's a reason a lot of organists are also harpsichordists (and vice versa!)
Yeah it's like switching from classical guitar to a lute
Its the same
Don't feel bad about the amount of time that you to practice.
Mozart wrote the Overture to Don Giovanni the morning it premiered.
Mozart was also one of the realest niggas in music who started composing before I could do multiplication
Then people had to play it!
@@kingsnicker720 lol I've never seen someone referring Mozart as "realest nigga"
He had already composed it in his head, but he needed to physically write it down for the players
Actually, yeah, feel bad because you're not Mozart and you can't do that 😂😂😂
Poon : repeats when she hit the noted wrong
me : Restart all over and play it again until it get rights
Exactly, I get very frustrated, especially since I am a perfectionist where I am too stubborn to proceed without messing a part up.
So why didn't you restart that comment?
(x100)
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Actually, that's one of the most common mistakes made by beginners. Unfortunately, I discovered it too late in my life. :)
I'm Always impressed how classical piano player's fingers just seem to mindlessly float around the keybord
Muscle memory. Similar to opening a fridge. That's how I'd describe it.
@@momteng4352 more like playing a game long enough that you dont even have to think
practice
@@dextermorgan5962 well I'm impressed by practice 😂
@@dejremi8190 😂
4:45 rip music stand
KleiGamer1310 .- Pokemon y más hahhaha
Honestly the sound scared me😅
It's one of those folding ones for sure blown over by a slight breeze
Tiffany: Learned to Play Harpsichord 2 Hours Before Performing
Me: Learned to Play My Music 2 Hours After Performing
Organist and harpsichord player here. Something that’s very difficult for piano players like her is to learn to not do dynamics with finger pressure. No matter how hard you press, the note is the exact same volume. The harpsichord is also a very fragile instrument and playing heavily like you would a piano very often results in breaking plectrums, the little piece that actually plucks the string.
Playing one note as fast as you can is also not recommended as it can also easily break plectrums.
It takes a very specific style of touch to play harpsichord well. If you play piano very well already it’s easy enough to learn the basics of in a week or so however. It was very obvious she was playing the harpsichord like a piano here, especially around the 8:55 ish mark where she tries to play with dynamics and then plays individual notes with the “123123” method to play as fast as possible.
There’s a reason that baroque music used so many trills in keyboard, because the notes don’t sustain for long, and because repeating the same note quickly is both challenging and risks breaking the plectrums, rendering that note unusable for the rest of the concert.
A gentle touch keeping your fingers low to the keys and close together is how I find it works best. Especially when doing Italian or baroque works, but really most of them in general.
If anyone has questions about playing harpsichord vs piano feel free to ask and I’ll do my best to answer
Beginner piano hobbyist, who's interested in harpsichord and organ, here. In playing harpsichord, does the choice of "stops" matter? Can you also tell me that which stop is the most common to be found in them?
@@maddman9468 I will answer for him. It depends on which stops are built in the instrument. If it has only one 8-foot stop, you only use one 8-foot stop. If you have more, than it depends on which music you play. If it is loud music or soft music, if it is has to be very smooth or "funky", you know... You can play around with the stops and sometimes you use all of them in one piece, but not simultaniously. For example you play a passage with the 8-foot, which has a more round sound, let the same passage follow with the more nasal sounding 8-foot and you create an echo effect...
yes and you have her point out that the harpsichord had a slower action, but that's simply because she wasn't playing 'on the string' (i.e. preparing with the fingers on the keys and feeling when the plectrum is right on the string)
I always get so hungry when Tiffany videos her food - does anyone else, or is it just me a food lover?
Mini 998 definitely watching in the AM with tummy rumbling 😭😭
Yes! Her videos awaken all the senses.
Same 😂
🤣 Me too!
do not watch Tiffany before meal time .
of course a food lover was writing above .
She's turning the white keys into black keys! SKSKSKS
LMAO
pretty sacrilegious if you ask me
Aira Mae Revilla IKRRRR VERY INTERESTING
AMAZING
Holy shit xD
I am stressed by only looking the title of the vlog...
1:57
_This unison looks easy, right?_
Me: ... Am I supposed to say yes?
Tiffany was the sort of person at school who started studying 5 min before the exam and got an A+
4:04 when someone tries showing you something but they're too busy showing off
Raid One oh come on😏 we all do that!
name piece please?
@@dennugrahaa1755 Bach French suite no.5
Tiffany, just saying that you inspired me and have changed my future, thank you for everything, your amazing 😉.
4:43 The Violinist smashed his 100 million Dollar Stradivari 😂
No strad costs 100mil but seems legit lmao
Sounds like that happen in every orchestra, music stands are notoriously WEAK
Why are most students of piano like this INCLUDING ME, *messes up towards the end* Oh better start all over again.
It’s so nice that they also organized your harpsichord performance - such a great opportunity to learn something new! I love older keyboard instruments :)
tiffany when she messes up: plays the same part until she gets it right
me when i mess up: yeets piano out of the window
The Harpsichord's action is very simple the key is a lever that extends inside the instrument and has a plectra on it. The plectra extends out slightly and plucks the string. The harpsichordist pushes down on the key and inside the stick goes up and plucks the string. The harpsichordist releases the key the plectra retracts as it falls down to reset for the next note.
The piano key is connected to a series of levers which speed up the action. A felt hammer strikes the string. The strike and the retraction of the hammer are controlled by the levers connected to the key and provide a more immediate action.
Thus making our hero's exploits all the more significant.
Congratulations.
A very enjoyable episode.
I love watching you practice and problem solve. I think this really shows people what it takes to be a professional. It's not just show up and play perfect. Deliberate practice...over...and over...and over....and over....and over.
First test of the harpsichord: First measure of Bach's Tocatta & Fugue. Yeah. That's exactly what I would do. Good job!!
I like the way you talk to your instrument as if it's a person. So sweet!
Dang, I’ve played for almost 10 years and I was so impressed by your playing! You’ve inspired me to practice way more than I do!
0:16 It's a very satisfying and reassuring feeling seeing you go thoroughly through your music, getting each phrase right repeating over and over again. It's a difficult thing I dwell because of my self conscious that I think when I'm doing it I'm horrible at what I do and I begin to doubt myself. I'm still learning every day to be better as a pianist and you're an inspiration. You play effortlessly, but the amount of work is there to back it up. Thank you for what you do.
Reaction timing of instruments is definitely a point to remember. As a percussionists it's naturally ingrained that every instruments sound projects at different speeds. I wouldn't have thought about the harpsichord and piano being that different either.
I love your practicing videos because if anything, it helps me to realize it's okay to get frustrated so long as you don't let it discourage you from trying again and working harder. Practice is a process and nothing will improve without it, so just keep at it and you'll reach your goal guaranteed!
This video is how I discovered Tiffany a while ago.
I'm so glad TH-cam reccomended me this because I love her channel so much
Tiffany, following your channel has been fantastic- thanks for taking us on your musical journey through these videos. I don't get to understand from what universe you really are. A wonderful musician like yourself inspirational in ways beyond imagination. Thank you for bringing the music that you play to life, giving each and every one of us a wonderful, unique experience listening and watching.
Tiffany: misses the C and starts all over again
Me: misses C,D,E,F,G,A,B
Also me: meh that’s the best I’ve played so far🤷♀️
You forgot C#, D#, F#, G# and A#
You writing out what goes in your head when you practice is exactly what I think
Your fingers, your hands and wrists flow so gracefully. The absolute talent that can be witnessed is mesmerizing.
No matter how good you are at Piano it is always mesmerizing to hear someone else play.
I’m obsessed with how her hands just flow beautifully on the piano
Wow, so impressed with your ability to meet the challenge of the harpsichord. Thanks for giving a little education about the instrument.
4:41 BRO MY MIND WAS BLOWN WTHH THAT'S SO COOL U CAN SHIFT IT DOWN AMAZINGGGG
Those hand-over-hand technique bits are SO WELL done.
love watching talented people at work
Tiffany, come back to Asia pleaseeee! I wanna come see you again 😭🥺🤲🏻
I’m a guitarist, not anywhere close to your level, but something about seeing you practice really inspires me and gets me excited to practice. Lol thank you for that!
I'm amazed at the size of your repertoire. Seems like I never hear you play the same thing twice!
Always good to know many instruments. I play piano, harpsichord, organ, and cello.
Rinse and repeat works for a lot of things. Natural skill kicks every time.
When I mess up I repeat it. Then I go through the music again and I mess up something else that I had perfect....
i really like that you put these notes/subtitles; small window into your head.
I thought the video was sped up when you were playing.. Thats how good you are :o
I had to learn the harpsichord, tune it, and demonstrate that I fully understood it and how all the coupling and stops worked for college credit a few decades ago. The technique is nothing like the piano. They are very different instruments. Pianists are generally not harpsichordists, and vice versa, unless you learn them both over years and years. I plan to build one and have one in my home before I am too old to play it!
It is really great to see how a top pianist practices a new piece. For me, piano is by far the most difficult thing that I have ever learned. I am still struggling badly. I am a VLSI chip designer for over 30 years. Believe me, piano is a lot harder to master. It is really amazing how it is even possible to get perfect on a difficult piece. Thanks for showing your practice. Mistake happens always. But Tiffany has so few of them, even for a new piece. Amazing.
Your vlogs, along with your playing of course, are always so interesting and well portrayed. I’m always hypnotized whenever I watch them. It’s so clean and simple.
Pushing the envelope is how we solidify our confidence and expand our abilities. Great effort. Thanks for sharing.
Be it playing piano on a cruise ship on the high seas or learning an instrument a couple of hours before a concert, you seem to always rise to the challenge!! Inspirational.
I'm curious. An octave of a harpsichord is 6 inches as opposed to 6.5 on a piano. Did you notice any problem because of the width differences of keys?
Mercury Li yes it does feel quite different for a professional pianist when playing harpsichord but you get used to it within some time :)
@@AnnaKhomichkoPianist I suppose it doesn't take long for professional pianists to adjust to a different size of keys. I actually have played on pianos that have narrow keys, one 6.0 inches an octave, another 5.5 inches an octave. Even for someone like me who only played piano for a year, it only took me less than an hour to adjust.
@@mercuryli3872 the worst is the yamaha grands that have wider keys than normal pianos. Those drive me crazy. Narrower is normally fine.
Mercury Li yea as someone that has played for a year the adjust would be easier, as compared to someone that is used to the size for 20+ years and has a lot of muscle memory built up, it would probably be more difficult. Just my opinion though 😂
I just tried playing on a trashy harpsi chord in my university. The keys arent that skinny but it requires almost no time for adjustment at all. The hardest is octaves and how far to stretch the pinky fingers out.
Brilliant. Tiffany is so great at doing these.
Now: Dreaming Tiffany playing Bach on Harpsichord
of course.
and let's do a wish:
the whole of the clavier-übung, parts i, ii, and iv as well as the duets from part iii .
so common! let say like Now: Dreaming Tiffany playing Bach on Pipe Organ
@@amiromrani4100, yes, ok! and you, taking over from her, the miraculous triosonatas .
me? triosonatas? :-| :-| OK I'll sleep on it :-|
Amir Omrani has she played a pipe organ before?
I would recommend taking some lessons with a harpsichordist, if you are interested in learning more. The correct technique is to always start on the key (and not striking from above), and feeling the plectrum before depressing the key--you will notice a little bit of resistance. You lift your fingers very high before striking the keys, which obviously works great for piano, but not so well for harpsichord, as the tone becomes harsh and not singing. I don't think it is possible to learn well in two hours, as one must practice the technique to get used to it. It's kind of crazy that they expected you to learn so fast! PS I enjoyed reading your "practice thoughts".
I would be panicking way too much to film 😂😅
Really enjoyed this vlog! The most interesting part was the harpsichord and the process of getting the crash course and learning about the action of the keys. Always enjoy the written comments showing the missing keys in your practice or deciding on the dynamics of the piece. Your vlogs are packed with valuable information for all levels of listeners! Thank you! Good luck in your upcoming performances!
It was an amazing period when rock bands started using the harpsichord in their music. The Stranglers “Golden Brown” is one of that always comes to mind, as does The Alan Parsons Project who used the Harpsichord across much of their music. Fascinating.
Harpsichords are amazing I've always wanted to try playing one
It makes me sad seeing you've been in Dresden and I live here and missed your performance. Good that you posted your upcoming concerts, so I hope not to miss it again…
Me, a mediocre, non musical human being : *Googled what is the difference between piano and harpsichord*
I- it must not be that hard to see right?
Seriously... 🤦🏻♂️
Was für eine Ehre, so eine Wundervolle Pianistin in unser neuen "Kulti" in Dresden.
This is what a well-trained and disciplined musician does folks. They pick apart a problem and master it. No matter what the instrument. As opposed to the losers below...
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Love the high-fingered stacatto-ey method of playing! I'm going to adopt that for a lot of my pieces now! HA!
I felt extremely nostalgic when I learned she was playing the G Minor Cello Concerto.
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Nice blog Tiffany. My music teacher in College loved harpsichord and built one for the school. He had me play Bach inventions on it and it was a blast. I love traveling with you on your blogs. Thanks a bunch!
Hey Tiffany! Been a while since I commented, but it's great to see these vlogs! It's great to see you on these adventures and new experiences with your performances! It was really cool seeing you play the harpsichord, and adjusting to playing it professionally! You did great! Keep up all the hard work Tiffany, it is definitely paying off to achieve your goals 😊
One day, I wanna watch your live concert. I LIKE 😍 your performance.
Omg!!!!! I would turn red non-stop during rehearsal.
4:46 i have a feeling someone dropped their stand
haha
Rip
She is REALLY GOOD at the piano!!!!
The part in the beginning blew my mind..it looks like your finger are dancing on the piano, flying just above the surface. i've never seen anyone play like that
Damn hearing that Schumann trio shook me! It was the first piece that my trio learned, and we became friends because of it! So many fond memories.
I love how you connect your mistakes rather than stopping and restarting. It almost sounds like part of the song.
That must've been a real challenge
*laughs in overtune don Giovanna
Shut up Mozart
This is just a reminder to practice everyday and to do your best
Heaven! Would love to play a harpsichord like that some day, it sounds amazing!!
Tiffany is so natural and still innocent
Heh my organ and harpsichord teachers would often comment how my technique looked too pianistic at first. But then after getting used to organ and harpsichord it's difficult to play a piano ^_^
I like her passion 💛
Haha. I recently decided to buy a harpsichord, and even though I'm experienced on piano and organ, it was surprisingly hard to get used to the technique, which is incredibly different. I was shocked when I tried instruments. Also, the reverse black/white keys threw me off more than I expected. Repeated notes, like in the Vivaldi double, would be REALLY TOUGH! No double escapement actions for you! Can't wait for my harpsichord to be completed in January! Luckily, it has white keys and black sharps! ;)
I refuse to watch this because the title gives me anxiety 😂😂
I have literally scrolled past this at least 10 times in the past few days and I will not 👏frickin 👏watch 👏it👏
Love ya tho Tiffany❤️
I have loved harpsichord since i was a little boy. Bravo to you for having the courage to accept this assignment!
Was a real treat , going back to those times when the harpsichord was “ the only way to do it “ . Your balance of discipline and fun in your work , makes for the most entertaining of classical music . I should say it must be a great pleasure , to be honoured with the opportunity to play such an event . Fantastic to see someone utilising TH-cam with such prowess .
Before my comment starts: Your videos are great and enrich my recommendations because youre a very skilled musician that is open and humble, showing their progress failure and success.
Now to something i wanted to get off my chest, doesnt matter if it will be skipped by everyone including you, Tiffany:
Whenever i see you in my recommendation i get really frustrated, sad, angry, disappointed and eager.
Seeing you having come so far in your life, being independent, having built a talent for yourself and having so much ambition, self-discipline and -respect to keep practising day in and day out confuses and shakes me. You, a 22 year old young, talented woman and on top of that absolutely gorgeous, have reached and learned so much...and i...im a 22 year old, young man studying at a university. Dull, monotonous and lonely, thats how i would describe my life...seeing you motivates me to make more of myself yet at the same time your sheer existence crushes me, youre not the only one who has come so far in life in terms of living your dream but you in particular make me feel that way...idk maybe bc its your charismatic nature that says "i am where i wanted to be" or your gift of having parents that were able to give you something on your way or maybe even something else.
I know im faulty for being where i am right now so upon clicking on your video and seeing your life just going for you i end up asking myself the same question over and over again:
"What have I done so far with my life? I still dont have dreams, why, whats wrong with me, what am i lacking?" There is nothing i can profess in now...one third of my life is already over before i knew it...
same bro. do what you can and want to do right now. i live by the motto "if you don't start doing it now you'll never do it at all". even if you feel like you wasted 1/3 of your life- there is still 2/3 that you can use to redeem.
i know it might seem late to start things now, but 22 is still a young age. when holidays or a long break comes, use it to figure out what you are passionate about. try out different things.
i see so much people with so much talent, being way more successful than i could ever be in ten years.
"what's wrong with me? what am i lacking?" find something you are passionate about and practice and practice and practice and excel on it. though she is very talented, it took years of practice to where she is now, and, she still keeps practicing.
"what have i done so far in life?" so much things, dude. you graduated middle grade school, you graduated high school. 22 is an age old enough to do so much things. work a small part time job you enjoy, save up for whatever you decide you wanna do.
everything we do is for our own happiness, isn't it? we study to get a good job that will pay a good amount of money and im turn we'll have money for the basic human needs, and things we want.
i repeat, and my only advice at this point: find something you are passionate about, practice, and excel.
a year worth of practice is more than enough. you might think that you are 22 and you haven't done anything yet, but the next- you are 23 and you have started on the path that will make you fulfilled.
she's 22 but she found her passion and started practicing at a young age. nevertheless, it took years before she became this level of mastery. it's never too late to start. have a nice day :)
@@kel9239 😢 wow, i didn't expect anyone to respond let alone read my comment. I appreciate the time you took to read my comment, it means alot to me🙏
I will pick myself up and redeem the remaining time. I realized while i was reading your response how i was starting to plot how to find arguements against what you said instead of making the best of what you said and really trying it and thats where i realized that this mindset won't get me very far. Thank you for your advice and yet MORE time to write it down. It's hard to get good advice when you're in your bubble, so from the bottom of my heart: My deepest appreciative thank you! You rock!
Speaking of unfamiliar instruments:
My one and only organ jury: despite my teacher promising me 15 minutes to familiarize myself with an organ I have never played before...he was 15 minutes late. The rest of my jury panel was starting to get annoyed at me. "Where's your teacher?" They asked. I replied "I thought he was with you!"
Anyway, when we finally got into the church, everything on the organ was in French...not that I don't recognize french organ terms, but when you're physically vibrating with nerves, French looks like Greek! ...and I had seconds to figure it out...there was a significant acoustic delay when playing some stops. It was a disaster! I want to puke just thinking about it!
Long story short, I have SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much respect for you playing A FRIGGIN CONCERT on an unfamiliar instrument like that! Bravississima!
5:02 lol l@ where he says "just the left hand here" ...bluuhhhhhhhh!
lol that's a very german expression
As a synthesizer player (used to velocity sensitivity with aftertouch), I am always surprised by the action of any other keybed :D
2:35 I really like it when you arrive at a new location and put new music in the background.
background.
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Keep striving has a special place in my heart now, thank you Tiffany!
You’re just so REAL!
Ohhhh geeez what a situation to be in, not easy I am sure. How brave you are. Love the food visuals and sights! Blessings!!!💐💐💕
I developed on an electronic keyboard with no touch sensitivity (and no pedals)... then when I progressed to touch sensitivity... wow! (I could really appreciate it). Non-touch was like lifting weights - I had to 'mimic' dynamics by other means (voice density, tempo changes), then when I finally added volume changes (to phrases and the larger structure), it all came together (never mind the pedals)...
Wow. as a Scarlatti fan I can hardly believe what you did there at 2:34. Wonderful. Pianists who know what to do with harpsichord music are rare.
Thank you so much for adding in text telling us what you're doing and what you're playing!! It was very easy to follow along
Firstly. I'm a pianist and the second I heard the harpsichord I was half way on my way to abandoning the piano for the harpsichord 😬. 2 years passed of me searching for a teacher (BTW I'm from South Africa) and eventually I found one (BTW too, there's only one harpsichord and one harpsichordist in the city I live in💀) sooo I would've started playing the harpsichord this year, if it wasent my final year at high school and if things were not so HECTIC. BUT I never actually got to going through with it and I'm purely glad I didn't . Here's why. After listening to baroque music and harpsichord music, and trying to play all this HARPSICHORD music on PIANO. I never really appreciated and embraced the piano until I truly fell Inlove with it, which happened recently. I've then decided to fully devote myself to my instrument and just embrace it for what it is! Currently studying 7th grade, Scriabin and Arne, and I play music from so many spheres, the baroque, contempt, jazz, classical, romantic and even folk. So basically; Just embrace and love whatever instrument you play my fellow musicians! Whatever you do, do it with all your heart! ❤️❤️❤️ And BTW I don't play exams either because all I want to do is play and just constantly be near the keyboard ! And when people ask my grade? My reply "Anything with enough time and practice!"
I love you all! ❤️