Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement (Op. 27 No. 2)

[diegosgc]

Aren't the notes too strongly being played? Beethoven said that the entire music should be pp.

[lilluker527]

And is he sight-reading?

[lilluker527]

Haha I'm playing this song, but all of the movements and it like fifteen minutes long

[KaliaMigold]

Learning thisss

Notes are diffucult

[RossiSennaVettel]

@KaliaMigold Not so difficult.

I'm learning this too, and I can say that this guy explained to me why I'm playing the piano. And because of this vid I started to learn ''Moonlight sonata''. Thanks man!

[SammieeSaysRawrr]

WOW! you dress smartly, and you play beautifully, not something YouTube pianists do these days:)

[loveyaclouds]

Great try man!Really love this piece

BTW do you have a dog with a bell or sth coz at around 1:00 there's a sound like a bell

[paulbryanjavier]

@loveyaclouds That's my cat lol :)

[AvrilBest00]

You're amazing, man!

[paulbryanjavier]

@songbird12599 Thanks :)

[lettato]

improve TEMPO, try to keep timing...the "pathos" is made by the touch, not by the speed, you may find this quite difficault because of the digital keybord, which does not have the natural "scappamento" of the acoustic keys.

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[ExcessiveHorse]

Did you ever find reading music hard? Or did you pick it up slowly as you played?

[paulbryanjavier]

@ExcessiveHorse Yeah, I've known this song since I was like 7 or 8, but I stopped for about 15 years so I really need to read it to play it. It's easier because I already played it before. But believe me, I have a hard time reading notes now than when I was 10 years old. LOL That's why around summer time, I'll start taking lessons again :D

[alugha]

try to play without notes so you can play with your own thoughts

[paulbryanjavier]

thanks for the feedback! I haven't played in over 10 years thats why i need the sheet. I used to know this piece by heart. But slowly getting back there. Thanks again! :D

[paulbryanjavier]

@alugha absolutely. :D But for me, I'm just trying to get back to playing after a hiatus of 15 years.. so its kinda hard. But I absolutely agree :D

[tap1957]

Really enjoy your playing. I know it's not perfect but somehow in your music I can feel a heart for the music. That's what make music, music. Good job. Sounds great on your YDP-160 too. There's an expression that you capture and release in your music. I've played keys for 45 years. I make my living at it. You have something there. Keep working at the notes. anyone can do that. It's the heart that few can express in their music. You have that. It's called a gift. Keep up the good work.

[Imanfitri]

Man you're good. Try to play Victor Piano Solo

[stmc247]

how is it possible that you can read AND play at the same time. I tried that but failed, so I quitted playing the piece. I actually never finish most my sheets simply because i can not sight read :(

[paulbryanjavier]

LOL, you are kinda like me too my friend. I tend to be impatient. Believe me, there are stuff that I cannot finish because I get intimidated instead of trying over and over again. It's just repetition. Try to play a different sheet music every time and finish it even you if you are slow and make mistakes. This is a good exercise to expand your skills. Because if u read different sheets, you are not just stuck to say the same stuff your studying over and over again.

[yenli2]

lol. kinda slow. but still nice..........

[paulbryanjavier]

Ha i know, hehe but thanks :D

[paulbryanjavier]

Well done. Some wrong tones though^^

Would you mind some suggestions that my piani teacher gave?

- The base tones can be a bit louder

- The triplets with the right hand should be much more quiet.. you should barely hear them and when the melody comes, the melody must be very loud, but the triplets should be still very low volumed. remember, the triplets are not the melody.

And quite important is to pronounce the FIRST tone of the triplet, not the last. its hard, but if you want, try it :]

[paulbryanjavier]

Oh the comment above is from zed1122 which i accidentally deleted...

[paulbryanjavier]

Thanks Zet, appreciate all ur inputs... I havent really played this piece in like 8 years and I just gave it ago... I'm still glad I could still play it.. but I have to say, its pretty messy LOL (Believe me I know!, although a lot of people don't notice it.) When I watch it, I kind of cringe when I know I hit a wrong note or played it too soft or too loud... I seriously need a new teacher!

[zed1122]

lol, did you delete my comment? .... accidently? :D :D :D ^^

[paulbryanjavier]

oh no..i think u send me an email not a comment, i think LOL....

[zed1122]

Wow! fast answer xDD

Im pretty sure it was a comment.. but i dont mind though ^.^

[paulbryanjavier]

hey, i reposted ur comment... ur right, instead of hitting "reply" i most likely pressed "removed" without looking... my bad, sorry

[zed1122]

haha ^^ I was sure it was a comment because i was annoyed by that limited letter count... would have written much more if it was a mail ^^

[zed1122]

im gonna load this song up in a few weeks too ^^

[dan5six]

Dont worry about that you missed a few notes or it need's polishing you have not played for 8 year's. It will come back to you. I play my self i can play this to. just starting debussy clair de lune for my mum. And again DON'T WORRY. :)

[paulbryanjavier]

Hey thanks for the comment and subscribing! I appreciate it a lot... Wow, claire de lune, that piece is tough... please do post it when you finish it! :D

[ecostarz]

great playing! considering this piano as my 1st one. cant wait for your review. :)

[snaggypaggy]

Awesome!

[paulbryanjavier]

Thanks!  :D Please subscribe!

[taurustbolt]

How are you liking the Yamaha Arius YDP-160 Digital Piano. Does it do everything you had hoped it would?

[paulbryanjavier]

I love it, i'll make a video review I promise this week! A lot of people have been asking me I just haven't had the time! :D Please subscribe too!

[maryiluv]

Great! I would just add a little more cowbell next time...err, I mean cat bell!

[paulbryanjavier]

Haha, I know... my cat wont stop walking around so its hard to have just the piano to get recorded...

[sandrews623]

Well done. You said you missed a few notes; played so well it's not noticeable (and I listen carefully...I was a concert classical guitarist for almost 30 years).

Have to say I love that piano as well. I'm not familiar with the 160; great, natural sound and dynamics.

But again, your playing was definitely the star of this video! Keep 'em coming.

Thanks...a new subscriber...

[paulbryanjavier]

Hey, I really really appreciate your comment! :D I will post more videos when I have time. And your subscription means a lot! Have a great day! - Paul

[lycongtu]

Omg u r so good!!! What do you think of the Yamaha YDP160? How are its speakers?

[paulbryanjavier]

The speakers are great. It's loud enough. It has two 20 watts speakers which is really decent. The YDP-140 only has 6W so you can pretty much imagine the difference. I'll make a video review on this probably over the weekend. Thanks for commenting/subscribing! :D

[zed1122]

Great! Will play this after my "le coucou", too :)

[paulbryanjavier]

Cool! I'll wait for your "Le Coucou" That one's pretty fast :D Goodluck! :D