r/synthesia

Hey guys,

I've been learning piano for about 5 years now (Although I consider it 3.5 years as I took a yearlong break on the second year). While I got through learning theory, fingering, scales, and playing both hands in around 1 year, I feel that progress has significantly slowed. I feel like I'm stuck in the stage where I can play two hands comfortably with single notes, and occasional chords at slower tempos. I currently find myself struggling with chord jumps, finger mobility and speed, however.

What are some tips and strategies to overcome this wall and what are some walls ahead of me?

Does anyone have a Synthesia / falling-notes piano tutorial or MIDI for Fred again.. – Kahan (Mallaig Station)? I can’t read sheet music and would like to see exactly which keys are played with the hands.

I've been working on this app for the past year, (largely for my own benefit) and I feel it can really help a huge audience of pianists, especially in the beginner to intermediate range. You can scan sheet music (or import MIDI, MusicXML) and convert it into falling notes. You can also connect your keyboard and practice along with the notes. Additionally, there is a chord / scale trainer, and a growing library of already existing songs to practice with that are free. Give it a try if you feel you're at a dead end with practicing, and might need something to keep yourself engaged.