really tough song to play, i like how you included the hits from the original recording that aren't in the sheet music. just keep practicing this slower. it needs to be like clockwork in terms of precision or so much is lost.
I'm amazed that you can play that as well as you can. Never stop playing piano, no matter what. You're better at 15 than I am at 25. As for the comments from others regarding tempo and such, pay no attention. This is the complete polar opposite from serious classical music and as such, is very open to interpretation and you're welcome to express artistic license when playing a piece like this. I must admit, its certainly one of my most favorite piano pieces.
Thesansman, i think ssstevenash was trying to say that you shouldn't play things faster than youre able to. Even though he got a good bit of the notes and it is obvious that he is a well accomplished piano player, he still needs to work out some of the notes and there are certain parts where the tempo speeds up and slows down. Now ssstevenash could have said this with more tact than he did, but he has a point. Still, this doesn't take all that away from how great this version was. Good job!
While the playing is great (and i know, i'm learning it now) it doesn't sound write. Try swinging a tiny bit or something: idk but somethings not right and i can't lay my finger on it. Other than that it is very good accuracy (mabs thats the prob?)
Wow ssstevenash, first of all this song is trash without speed and second of all speed don't show.. I mean try not to sound like a redneck. Good job rk23x nice playing.
wow who ever you are way to critisize some one who's really good!! :( That's soo mean hee's madd good!! I think u did great don't listen to who ever the heck that is!! :)
Please practice with a metronome. You need to hold it together better without the tempo changes (yes they are slight, but still noticeable...). I know the song is hard, but practice with a metronome.... And keep doing it. The other thing, it will give you more strength in your right hand... You HAVE to develop the muscles in your right hand to play this smoothly AND fast.
Good job! Keep up the good work...
(I have a version of part of this in my medley if you want to see me play it)
you r really good, i am currently learning this song for my upcoming recital in May, the problem is, i barely got it and don't know if i can do it that fast..how long did it take you to learn this?
Some months ago I played the song ''Mexican Connection'' also by Billy Joel [maybe you know it] and in my last piano lesson I asked my teacher for another song by Billy Joel and she gave me ''Root Beer Rag''. Now I hear it the first time .. and I hope one time I will play it as nice as you, but I think that will never happen =] ! Never stop playing piano..
Some months ago i played the song ''Mexican Connection'' also from Billy Joel and in my last piano lesson i asked my teacher for another Billy Joel-Song and she gave me this song (Root Beer Rag). But now I hear it the first time .. and it's really amazing. I hope one time I will play it as nice as you ..
That's what i was thinking. With this song, the speed makes it hard to use the pedal very often. I only use it well in the intro part (and obviously the other sections identical to it.)
pretty good... just practice it more to get more control and technique.. and try to make the keys "dance" during the main theme... that adds a really cool effect.. play with dynamics a little, and then it will be a cut above the rest of the ameteurs that attempt it haha
Awesome job. Thanks for posting. Check out my inferior version when you have the chance!
caamaster 3 years ago
im twelve and now just learning this song, so i know how tough a piece this is but your nasty at it keep going man
ducksfan78 3 years ago
well done mate.
i can play but not as good as you. keep it up, was nice listening.
x
deanokevin 3 years ago
heas my cusen
luv2act1408 3 years ago
You're a mother fucking sicko. Nice.
MikeyT817 3 years ago
really tough song to play, i like how you included the hits from the original recording that aren't in the sheet music. just keep practicing this slower. it needs to be like clockwork in terms of precision or so much is lost.
pianoman891 3 years ago
I'm amazed that you can play that as well as you can. Never stop playing piano, no matter what. You're better at 15 than I am at 25. As for the comments from others regarding tempo and such, pay no attention. This is the complete polar opposite from serious classical music and as such, is very open to interpretation and you're welcome to express artistic license when playing a piece like this. I must admit, its certainly one of my most favorite piano pieces.
SyrPipeOrg 3 years ago
Thesansman, i think ssstevenash was trying to say that you shouldn't play things faster than youre able to. Even though he got a good bit of the notes and it is obvious that he is a well accomplished piano player, he still needs to work out some of the notes and there are certain parts where the tempo speeds up and slows down. Now ssstevenash could have said this with more tact than he did, but he has a point. Still, this doesn't take all that away from how great this version was. Good job!
bazeba24 3 years ago
Good Job!
luv2act1408 3 years ago
While the playing is great (and i know, i'm learning it now) it doesn't sound write. Try swinging a tiny bit or something: idk but somethings not right and i can't lay my finger on it. Other than that it is very good accuracy (mabs thats the prob?)
postoffices 3 years ago
wow:)
singingsweetie13 3 years ago
hey ssstevenash that is how the song is supposed to be played you retard. that is how it was written
ootch 3 years ago
WOW :O
Kawaiiiiiix3 3 years ago
GREAT JOB!!!! I've been playing piano forever, so just stick with it. I really enjoyed watching you play!!
dant2590 3 years ago
Wow ssstevenash, first of all this song is trash without speed and second of all speed don't show.. I mean try not to sound like a redneck. Good job rk23x nice playing.
Thesansman 3 years ago
Do you understand that speed don't show your level???
ssstevenash 4 years ago
Don't stop playing the piano-it's great!! ;)
bereng92 4 years ago 2
Great job dude!
FATMIME 4 years ago 4
wow who ever you are way to critisize some one who's really good!! :( That's soo mean hee's madd good!! I think u did great don't listen to who ever the heck that is!! :)
anniegoo 4 years ago 2
Please practice with a metronome. You need to hold it together better without the tempo changes (yes they are slight, but still noticeable...). I know the song is hard, but practice with a metronome.... And keep doing it. The other thing, it will give you more strength in your right hand... You HAVE to develop the muscles in your right hand to play this smoothly AND fast.
Good job! Keep up the good work...
(I have a version of part of this in my medley if you want to see me play it)
jgelhaar 4 years ago 2
i agree. but it still was a great performance. couldn't have played it any better myself. but then again i'm not to great, so...
ziggy378 4 years ago
you r really good, i am currently learning this song for my upcoming recital in May, the problem is, i barely got it and don't know if i can do it that fast..how long did it take you to learn this?
pinkytatz 4 years ago
whered u get the music for this?
piper204 4 years ago
reaaly good job. btw i think its cool that a guy like you plays piano so well. yer a cutie fo sho
fuzzichicken 4 years ago
amazing .. how fast! This Video is favorited =]
Some months ago I played the song ''Mexican Connection'' also by Billy Joel [maybe you know it] and in my last piano lesson I asked my teacher for another song by Billy Joel and she gave me ''Root Beer Rag''. Now I hear it the first time .. and I hope one time I will play it as nice as you, but I think that will never happen =] ! Never stop playing piano..
niilaa 4 years ago
sorry that i did two comments .. I thought the first one didn't work.
niilaa 4 years ago
Jesus Christ, is that fast!
Some months ago i played the song ''Mexican Connection'' also from Billy Joel and in my last piano lesson i asked my teacher for another Billy Joel-Song and she gave me this song (Root Beer Rag). But now I hear it the first time .. and it's really amazing. I hope one time I will play it as nice as you ..
niilaa 4 years ago
you're cute. ;]
sparklinwiggle2222 4 years ago
haha thank you?
rk23x 4 years ago
use your pedal more!!, and watch your tempo, some times its more slow than other times
and i dont like de higher part, Very hard to play!
Good job
Maxipr0xi 4 years ago
more pedal? in which sections? dont you think it will make it too muddy
mdcam89 4 years ago
That's what i was thinking. With this song, the speed makes it hard to use the pedal very often. I only use it well in the intro part (and obviously the other sections identical to it.)
rk23x 4 years ago
pretty good... just practice it more to get more control and technique.. and try to make the keys "dance" during the main theme... that adds a really cool effect.. play with dynamics a little, and then it will be a cut above the rest of the ameteurs that attempt it haha
mdcam89 4 years ago
Man can you sing like Billy as well?
Hat's off!!
Patsik 4 years ago
Haha probably not. But thank you!
rk23x 4 years ago
Your welcome
kelsenh1130 4 years ago
Hey Galen pretty good aka awesome...oh ya this is ur cuz emma on my dads account thing!!!
kelsenh1130 4 years ago
hey emma, thanks!
rk23x 4 years ago
Nice!!
kelsenh1130 4 years ago
thank you.
rk23x 4 years ago