Any tips for spread?

**f lee** · 09-28-2007, 02:46 PM

Yeah, well, I currently play with two hands (left index finger on left, left middle finger on up, right index finger on down, and right middle finger on right). I'm trying to switch to spread, and right now, the only real problem I have are with jumps, especially down and right for some strange reason. I was just wondering what I should work on, etc.

korny · 09-28-2007, 03:16 PM

Switch to one hand. You can do much harder songs with one hand than you are able to spread.

**sticklydude** · 09-28-2007, 03:21 PM

play askl or something
and korny you avatar is disturbing....

**MagicCarpetRide** · 09-28-2007, 03:24 PM

That's strange. Most people use right hand for up, left hand for down. Try it out.

thechild · 09-28-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korny

Switch to one hand. You can do much harder songs with one hand than you are able to spread.

Okay

1) He's messing with you. Spread is much better.
2) Korny.. Change your avi.. I'm not sure if it's considered appropiate or not

inflames07 · 09-28-2007, 04:45 PM

Wow that's a weird "spread"
Try using left index on down, left middle on left arrow, right index on num pad 8 and right middle on num pad 6. If you get the auto script thing for key mapping, try something like DF JK for spread.

**Adamaja456** · 09-28-2007, 04:51 PM

download AHK and use whatever keys feel comfortable

i use ASKL

Roy Campbell · 09-28-2007, 05:39 PM

I recommend playing 4-finger (using the number pad, both hands like I do) or downloading Mrichard's keymapping program found in this thread. Mrichard's program lags considerably less than AHK (autohotkey) which is why I recommend it, and it has both a boo out key and a try again key. It's also a lot easier to set up than AHK is.

**f lee** · 09-28-2007, 06:53 PM

Yeah, I'm not all concerned about which keys to use. I'm using askl already. My only problem is that my fingers need to get used to hitting the right keys.

**unkdavar** · 09-28-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechild

1) He's messing with you. Spread is much better.

Until you talk about trills. It is much easier to do some trills one handed.

Roy Campbell · 09-28-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f lee

Yeah, I'm not all concerned about which keys to use. I'm using askl already. My only problem is that my fingers need to get used to hitting the right keys.

To get used to hitting the right keys play songs that are challenging enough that you miss some of the arrows but at the same time you aren't mashing.

**Brilliant Dynamite Neon** · 09-28-2007, 07:16 PM

AutoHotkey gives you keyboard 2keymax tendencies when hitting faster notes. I suggest moving the keyboard into a more favorable position and playing <V86.

ieatyourlvllol · 09-28-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f lee

Yeah, I'm not all concerned about which keys to use. I'm using askl already. My only problem is that my fingers need to get used to hitting the right keys.

1. Find a moderately paced (for you) song
2. Ignore the left and right arrows and focus on hitting up and down. -v^- Develop your consistency to the point where you no longer stumble
3. Reverse the process and do only the outside keys. <-->
Optional: Repeat with left side then right side <v-- / --^>
4. Once comfortable, play the song normally

Soon enough, your inverted habit should completely dissolve and you'll have standard spread wired into your hands.

09-28-2007, 02:46 PM	#1
f lee FFR Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 170	Any tips for spread? Yeah, well, I currently play with two hands (left index finger on left, left middle finger on up, right index finger on down, and right middle finger on right). I'm trying to switch to spread, and right now, the only real problem I have are with jumps, especially down and right for some strange reason. I was just wondering what I should work on, etc.

09-28-2007, 03:16 PM	#2
korny It's Saint Pepsi bitch Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, tx Age: 34 Posts: 4,385	Re: Any tips for spread? Switch to one hand. You can do much harder songs with one hand than you are able to spread.

09-28-2007, 03:21 PM	#3
sticklydude r.i.p. tiny hippo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far away from you, FL Age: 30 Posts: 2,165	Re: Any tips for spread? play askl or something and korny you avatar is disturbing....

09-28-2007, 03:24 PM	#4
MagicCarpetRide Skware One Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Age: 33 Posts: 1,125	Re: Any tips for spread? That's strange. Most people use right hand for up, left hand for down. Try it out.

09-28-2007, 04:51 PM	#7
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09-28-2007, 05:39 PM	#8
Roy Campbell Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 156	Re: Any tips for spread? I recommend playing 4-finger (using the number pad, both hands like I do) or downloading Mrichard's keymapping program found in this thread. Mrichard's program lags considerably less than AHK (autohotkey) which is why I recommend it, and it has both a boo out key and a try again key. It's also a lot easier to set up than AHK is.

09-28-2007, 06:53 PM	#9
f lee FFR Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 170	Re: Any tips for spread? Yeah, I'm not all concerned about which keys to use. I'm using askl already. My only problem is that my fingers need to get used to hitting the right keys.

09-28-2007, 07:16 PM	#12
Brilliant Dynamite Neon nobody fiffers anymore. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 6-arrow land Age: 31 Posts: 2,440	Re: Any tips for spread? AutoHotkey gives you keyboard 2keymax tendencies when hitting faster notes. I suggest moving the keyboard into a more favorable position and playing <V86. __________________ ~ OFFICIALLY RETIRED FROM FFR THE GAME AND FFR TWG ~ Thanks for the memories, folks. u da bes

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