Considering that is one of the most difficult pieces in the world to play, congratulations. You need to get yourself aa Steinway and try the 1837 version now!
One of the best amateurs performances I've seen of this piece. 2 compliments: really liked the melody from the LH you brought on the 35-49 bars. Felt like your introduction is very melodic and secure (+- till the jumping 8ves in the RH), the risk in this study is missing the melody and voices. Suggest correcting the tempo bars 22-27 and take into consideration the pauses between notes and less pedal bars 58-65 to evidence the constant tone change. Very good overall.
at first I was blown away by the talent. Then I actually took a month or so to learn the piece and I where it could be improved. I'm sure if you haven't abandoned the piece you have it all ironed out now though
@hailkayy thats wat im saying, nobody plays it perfectly most pros dont even come close they have about 3 04 4 clunkers in there. there is no easy way to practice leaps
Bravo! You really have this piece up to speed! I wish I could play it this fast. My suggestion is to try to bring more emotion into this piece, but again, great job!
I play a lot of Liszt and heavy repertoire like that and I was considering getting a U1 soon - I gotta say, the U1 sounds really good, seems responsive enough and aside from that, you rock out on Trans. 2! Great video!
taking my grade 8 this summer, but am looking forward to playing some more difficult pieces such as this later in the year. would you recommend this piece as a good one to go from grade 8?
though your inquiry was not directed me per se, the difficulty of both the scriabin etude op.8 no.12 and liszt transcendental etude are derived from some very countervailing aspects of technique. the scriabin cultivates stretches and leaps of the left hand amidst a rhythmically contentious gauntlet of octaves and chords in rapid succession, whereas the liszt etude hones playing a syncopated melody and bass accompaniment over the mechanics of exploiting rests and interlocking hands.
(cont'd) note that both hands are locked into vaults over the expanse of several octaves, capitalizing on "teetering"-clef 16th rests. it is a matter of your areas of strength and weakness. if you have trouble playing 3 on 4--the scriabin will be a problem--if you cannot toggle back and forth between unabridged intervals--the liszt will be a problem. ultimately, the liszt serves greater expedience in developing technical proficiency.
I liked it...you look like a surfer dude from santa Monica but looks are deceiving. you are a virtuoso. Im 46 and still judging a book by its cover..lol
Played pretty well I have to say! :) I wasn't expecting it to be this good when I saw a home-made "keyboard video" in the sidebar, but I have to say you played it pretty well! :) A few wrong notes here and there, but still way above what I was expecting to see in a home-made video. Most professionals don't play it this fast. :P 5 stars
First, it's not that messy. I mean come one man, this is one of the nastier of liszt's etudes when played up to tempo.
Second, as a fellow drunkard and pianist, I respect you immensely, though I fear I have not your chops, and must remain with my dear friend Chopin whilst banging around on the pianer.
Third, that's a pretty fucking tight tat you sport on your right shoulder, what is it? I have rachmaninoff sheet music running down my side, but that's a sick tattoo.
nice playin man, do you reckon learning this was good for your skills? i mean, does it serve its purpose as a "transcendental" etude. i just can't myself to learning this one even though i should probably
i know you didn't ask me, but in my opinion, Alkan's Etudes, particuarly the three grande etudes, are probably the best for improving your skills.You're constantly using both hands, which really helps to improve dexterity.
hahah isaac holbrook at its best again!!! why didnt you call me when you were in town moron???? bastard guy... oh well just have to be next time baby...
very impressive. other than berezovsky's, this is the best performance of #2 on youtube. the main thing you can improve on is varying the volume. also, if u don't mind explaining, what fingering did u use from 0:28-0:40 in the parts when your hands overlapped?
Muito bom, a última vez que ouvi esse estudo foi com a Diana Kacso tocando, uma verdadeira maratona para uma noite, todos estudos sinfônicos de Schumann e transcendentais de Liszt.
Tenho que concordar contigo, no final a plateia e a pinistas já estavam esgotados. Não sei se você ouviu, mas no final um cara soltou "ehhh amigos da onça", quando depois dessa maratona uns ainda pediam bis.
he is so cute
dtrez09 1 week ago
Well played.
iSOisoleucine 2 months ago
YEEESSSSS to you too my fellow pianist.
Hitherto90 3 months ago
the right hand runs are done very well, I'm quite jealous
TheRiskyBoxSpread 7 months ago
This etude is so carefully organised as to sound as random as possible, and therein lies its genius. Brilliant.
As for your performance, it is one of the best I've ever heard. Not messy at all.
violinsizzle 8 months ago
*playing* ..... *cell phone starts ringing* xD FAIL . fortunately that didn't happen
mayorde18 1 year ago
O_O freakin awesome ._.
mayorde18 1 year ago
Redneck playing piano
pierolivier111 1 year ago
Considering that is one of the most difficult pieces in the world to play, congratulations. You need to get yourself aa Steinway and try the 1837 version now!
deanbrown3d 1 year ago
One of the best amateurs performances I've seen of this piece. 2 compliments: really liked the melody from the LH you brought on the 35-49 bars. Felt like your introduction is very melodic and secure (+- till the jumping 8ves in the RH), the risk in this study is missing the melody and voices. Suggest correcting the tempo bars 22-27 and take into consideration the pauses between notes and less pedal bars 58-65 to evidence the constant tone change. Very good overall.
arthurrf84 1 year ago
@arthurrf84 I liked your comment u did on his video, please check my version :-) tks
hailkayy 1 year ago
OMG you are good
dantheman4917 1 year ago
Oh wow. you are amazing. I forgot how much i love liszt. thank you for that.,
faustmarionette 1 year ago
good lord. I forgot how much i love liszt. holla!
faustmarionette 1 year ago
1:34 is impossible! who can nail that section? V. Ochnikov (i think thats how you spell his name) is the only one ive heard do it
anonymousQ45 1 year ago
at first I was blown away by the talent. Then I actually took a month or so to learn the piece and I where it could be improved. I'm sure if you haven't abandoned the piece you have it all ironed out now though
dasklavierleben 2 years ago
.....I...no comment!!!
fantastico!!!
ilpianistadeisogni 2 years ago
Lot of show off that sucks, despite the piece is played Ok
hailkayy 2 years ago
i watch all your videos man this is ok i think youll have it perfect with some more practice btw the prelude etude is flawless
anonymousQ45 2 years ago
@anonymousQ45 Look 1.31-1.34 the left hand doesnt play some notes, but hey thats ok he played it good!
hailkayy 1 year ago
@hailkayy thats wat im saying, nobody plays it perfectly most pros dont even come close they have about 3 04 4 clunkers in there. there is no easy way to practice leaps
anonymousQ45 1 year ago
@anonymousQ45 What do umean clunker, i dont understant this word
hailkayy 1 year ago
@hailkayy wrong note
anonymousQ45 1 year ago
Dude you are a huge douche but nice playing
cody55909 2 years ago
HAHAHAH..... now play all the etudes like somebody else did at oberlin hahahaha!!!! i want to see no.5 please!
alkanian 2 years ago
the laugh was innecesary but the interpretation it's ok, especially the triplet part. nice job johnny!! (bravo)
luisbrassara 2 years ago
YES! ahaha
ertiop89 2 years ago
i see your ipod is in paperweight mode!
scottjop656 2 years ago 3
Very cool. A badass and a pianist!
pookiehohn 2 years ago
nice job!
is it hard to learn this one? (ps: i play other transcendental studies)
lottoformulier 2 years ago
Wow, I usually find that the actions of upright pianos to be too slow for more technically demanding repertoire. I'm impressed!
AtomicCactus 2 years ago 6
Bravo! You really have this piece up to speed! I wish I could play it this fast. My suggestion is to try to bring more emotion into this piece, but again, great job!
drew1992piano 2 years ago
this dude is like a piano playing johnny bravo, no one who saw him on the street would ever guess he's such a great pianist.
ElSeventhSon 2 years ago 3
this douche is like a comment leaving rubber johnny, no one who saw him on the street would ever guess he's human.
thelisterinegame 2 years ago
I love how you play that triplet part in the right hand. I'm still trying to get it up to that speed.
ReturnOfTheStienway 2 years ago 5
nice angle
anonymousQ45 2 years ago 2
when you get to feux follets, be sure to use this same angle, people enjoy watching the jumps.
kastlesucks 2 years ago 5
I play a lot of Liszt and heavy repertoire like that and I was considering getting a U1 soon - I gotta say, the U1 sounds really good, seems responsive enough and aside from that, you rock out on Trans. 2! Great video!
squishym 2 years ago
good job, u must have practised for a long time. would u try to play any difficult one?
jimmycklam 2 years ago
Fantastic (:
InteressiertDICHnich 2 years ago
awesome vid mate, wish i could play that well!
taking my grade 8 this summer, but am looking forward to playing some more difficult pieces such as this later in the year. would you recommend this piece as a good one to go from grade 8?
jimmyg01011 2 years ago
Very well played indeed. Between this and Scriabin's Etude Op.8 No.12, which is harder, in terms of technique?
IQ40000 2 years ago
@IQ40000
though your inquiry was not directed me per se, the difficulty of both the scriabin etude op.8 no.12 and liszt transcendental etude are derived from some very countervailing aspects of technique. the scriabin cultivates stretches and leaps of the left hand amidst a rhythmically contentious gauntlet of octaves and chords in rapid succession, whereas the liszt etude hones playing a syncopated melody and bass accompaniment over the mechanics of exploiting rests and interlocking hands.
tdavis2797 2 years ago
@IQ40000
(cont'd) note that both hands are locked into vaults over the expanse of several octaves, capitalizing on "teetering"-clef 16th rests. it is a matter of your areas of strength and weakness. if you have trouble playing 3 on 4--the scriabin will be a problem--if you cannot toggle back and forth between unabridged intervals--the liszt will be a problem. ultimately, the liszt serves greater expedience in developing technical proficiency.
tdavis2797 2 years ago
great！！
piopare 3 years ago
I liked it...you look like a surfer dude from santa Monica but looks are deceiving. you are a virtuoso. Im 46 and still judging a book by its cover..lol
great job.
azfsiguy 3 years ago 2
lols ... **** pro !!
QinChaiLa90 3 years ago
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SoloWing808 3 years ago
Played pretty well I have to say! :) I wasn't expecting it to be this good when I saw a home-made "keyboard video" in the sidebar, but I have to say you played it pretty well! :) A few wrong notes here and there, but still way above what I was expecting to see in a home-made video. Most professionals don't play it this fast. :P 5 stars
atwyatt 3 years ago
That upright IS excelent. And its not as sloppy as you think it is. Excelent.
beryllium2 3 years ago 3
definitely not- Yamaha U1s are like mini steinway Bs. I love the action, and the tone. ;)
Isaacholbrook 2 years ago
First, it's not that messy. I mean come one man, this is one of the nastier of liszt's etudes when played up to tempo.
Second, as a fellow drunkard and pianist, I respect you immensely, though I fear I have not your chops, and must remain with my dear friend Chopin whilst banging around on the pianer.
Third, that's a pretty fucking tight tat you sport on your right shoulder, what is it? I have rachmaninoff sheet music running down my side, but that's a sick tattoo.
Third
4fingeredfreak 3 years ago
Cool- i just put up a chopin video, the second sonata. :)
the tattoo is the Steinway logo. What rachmaninov music do you have on your side?
Isaacholbrook 2 years ago
@4fingeredfreak
which bit of rachmaninoff? I want to get a musical tattoo as well. actually of this piece.
faustmarionette 1 year ago
nice playin man, do you reckon learning this was good for your skills? i mean, does it serve its purpose as a "transcendental" etude. i just can't myself to learning this one even though i should probably
eribani 3 years ago
i know you didn't ask me, but in my opinion, Alkan's Etudes, particuarly the three grande etudes, are probably the best for improving your skills.You're constantly using both hands, which really helps to improve dexterity.
remyrem12 3 years ago
I agree with this. The techniques you learn from those Alkan etudes are very powerful.
Isaacholbrook 2 years ago
Nice man! I'm trying to play these etudes too.
avb20540 3 years ago
hahah isaac holbrook at its best again!!! why didnt you call me when you were in town moron???? bastard guy... oh well just have to be next time baby...
ok bye
alkanian 3 years ago
my fav part is at 57 i dont know why...
but AWESOME
BabyCC12 3 years ago
5 stars
Sospiro1209 3 years ago
what's up white boy?
chrisjordan83 3 years ago
I just don't know what to say. That was amazing. What are you going to do with the rest of your life now that you mastered that?
2cpus4me 3 years ago
Mastered? You can always play pieces better and better, so it's never perfect.
Aul1kki 3 years ago
What is the fastest way to improve dexterity?
Scales, stretches, arpeggios, finger exercises, etudes, etc?
CBasie2856 3 years ago
Hahaha
Will you post a transcendental from Liszt per week?
Very good to! Five Stars
luisguilhermeolbertz 3 years ago
indeed. let's see if no 4 takes one week:P
znepx 3 years ago
very impressive. other than berezovsky's, this is the best performance of #2 on youtube. the main thing you can improve on is varying the volume. also, if u don't mind explaining, what fingering did u use from 0:28-0:40 in the parts when your hands overlapped?
SoloWing808 3 years ago
That's known as the 'Clint Eastwood' fingering pattern (ie. 'Any which way but loose', Any which way you can)
2cpus4me 3 years ago
fucking amazing isaac your kiling it keeping up that DSA shit
jonzun05 3 years ago
Muito bom, a última vez que ouvi esse estudo foi com a Diana Kacso tocando, uma verdadeira maratona para uma noite, todos estudos sinfônicos de Schumann e transcendentais de Liszt.
Fedidovisk 3 years ago
Não gostei muito da interpretação dela... Me pareceu que ela passou por cima de todos eles...
:X
luisguilhermeolbertz 3 years ago
Tenho que concordar contigo, no final a plateia e a pinistas já estavam esgotados. Não sei se você ouviu, mas no final um cara soltou "ehhh amigos da onça", quando depois dessa maratona uns ainda pediam bis.
Fedidovisk 3 years ago
not fair... your hand can reach those 10ths in the end!
stienwayz 3 years ago