I hadn’t thought to create one but it is a good idea. Let me work on it. I actually find the entertainer quite difficult as the octaves with an added third on white keys are quite awkward for my small hands. It will be interesting to work out how to overcome that challenge.
@@TommysPianoCorner I also got small hand. I try this piece 3 years ago my hand feel uncomfortable then I give up. After 3 years I give a try for this piece again and magically my right hand can handle the chord better than last time.
@@townnet I first tried it in my teens and have played a few times since. However the right hand still feels tight. I’ll give it another go to see if I can work out how to manage it :-)
I think about it in terms of weight. As you play, imagine you are leaning into the pinky as opposed to playing straight down with weight distributed equally across the hand. The idea is that the pinky lands with weight whereas the thumb simply lands at the same time. If you feel your thumb is louder than the pinky, try to recognize how you land on the keys. You will somehow be directing the weight into the thumb so if you can recognize how that feels, it should help you work out what transferring the weight to the opposite side of your hand feels like. In a piece like this one, we’re playing the octaves from the wrist and forearm and so ‘finger strength’ isn’t at play - it is all about weight. I hope that helps :-)
I’d say it is intermediate. It’s all very subjective of course but it might be around ABRSM Grade 5 or 6? Although there is no reason someone at a lower grade couldn’t take it on.
@@madmary so pleased to hear it. I too have always liked this piece but it was only recently I decided to put in the work to learn it. It goes down well at home as it’s a change from my usual classical repertoire.
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Hi Tom, do you have any plan to make "The Entertainer" tutorial? It would be nice if the tutorial include how to pedaling for rag time music.
I hadn’t thought to create one but it is a good idea. Let me work on it. I actually find the entertainer quite difficult as the octaves with an added third on white keys are quite awkward for my small hands. It will be interesting to work out how to overcome that challenge.
@@TommysPianoCorner I also got small hand. I try this piece 3 years ago my hand feel uncomfortable then I give up. After 3 years I give a try for this piece again and magically my right hand can handle the chord better than last time.
@@townnet I first tried it in my teens and have played a few times since. However the right hand still feels tight. I’ll give it another go to see if I can work out how to manage it :-)
@@TommysPianoCorner You can watch paul balton playing. His hand shape also look a bit awkward even he got a big hand. Lol.
@@TommysPianoCorner Btw you can mimic paul 2nd finger shape. I guess this might solve your tight issue.
Hi Tom, what is the tips to bring up the voicing of right hand pinky? My thumb always make the sound too loud than the pinky.
I think about it in terms of weight. As you play, imagine you are leaning into the pinky as opposed to playing straight down with weight distributed equally across the hand. The idea is that the pinky lands with weight whereas the thumb simply lands at the same time.
If you feel your thumb is louder than the pinky, try to recognize how you land on the keys. You will somehow be directing the weight into the thumb so if you can recognize how that feels, it should help you work out what transferring the weight to the opposite side of your hand feels like.
In a piece like this one, we’re playing the octaves from the wrist and forearm and so ‘finger strength’ isn’t at play - it is all about weight.
I hope that helps :-)
@@TommysPianoCorner This is very informative, Thank you.😄
What level would you say Maple Leaf Rag is?
I’d say it is intermediate. It’s all very subjective of course but it might be around ABRSM Grade 5 or 6? Although there is no reason someone at a lower grade couldn’t take it on.
Ooh. A favourite that I started some time ago and now you’ve inspired me to continue. Always love your videos.
@@madmary so pleased to hear it. I too have always liked this piece but it was only recently I decided to put in the work to learn it. It goes down well at home as it’s a change from my usual classical repertoire.
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