FFR's Top One Handers

**Bynary Fission** · 02-28-2012, 07:13 AM

Re: FFR's Top One Handers

Nice job, Reuben.

Damn Ninja, AAAing 5s already one handed? I think that puts you in like the top 2% of the community lmao.

**Elite Ninja** · 02-28-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally posted by Bynary Fission

Damn Ninja, AAAing 5s already one handed? I think that puts you in like the top 2% of the community lmao.

lol I feel like that's too good to be true but thanks

Playing with three fingers is hard cuz of dumb [23] jumps and up down trills.

**Bynary Fission** · 02-28-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by Elite Ninja

lol I feel like that's too good to be true but thanks

Playing with three fingers is hard cuz of dumb [23] jumps and up down trills.

I just use my middle finger to hit both keys at the same time. Trust me, using two fingers to hit [23] jumps will **** up your ability to play songs above the 6-7 range or so. I should know - I did that for almost a year and a half starting from when I first began playing in earnest, and when I switched to hitting them with just one finger it was like getting a huge skill boost, especially in jumpstreams with lots of [23] jumps.

Hitting up-down trills is tough on raised keys - try using two fingers to hit them (index for down/middle for up). If you have a flat keyboard then just slide your middle finger up and down - it's what I do and it works on all but the fastest trills.

Hope these pointers are helpful.

**bmah** · 02-28-2012, 09:06 AM

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I can't play one-handed like I used to because of my keyboard. I used to have a keyboard with thicker keys, which was important for me when I used the arrow keys. Now, the arrow keys on my laptop are really miniscule and don't respond well to simultaneous hits either.

Has anyone played four-fingered with one hand? That's how I always did it, even though the positioning is extremely cramped...

**Bynary Fission** · 02-28-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by bmah

I can't play one-handed like I used to because of my keyboard. I used to have a keyboard with thicker keys, which was important for me when I used the arrow keys. Now, the arrow keys on my laptop are really miniscule and don't respond well to simultaneous hits either.

That sucks. When using laptops try using your numpad (if yours has one), and if that does not work try some of the letter keys.

Barring that, if you think it's worth the investment (maybe for spread) you can try and get a USB keyboard with normal-sized keys.

Originally posted by bmah

Has anyone played four-fingered with one hand? That's how I always did it, even though the positioning is extremely cramped...

korny did - he used the numpad (2/4/6/0) and his thumb in addition to his index, middle and ring fingers. RB_Quackies did the same, and irionman did as well (he used his pinky though).

**bmah** · 02-28-2012, 09:14 AM

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Yeah my laptop doesn't have a numpad; just a set of arrow keys that are really small, flat, and are surrounded by other keys nearby as well. I need a new USB keyboard anyways (or heck, a new laptop that's not Vista as the OS).

With my old keyboard, my really odd 4-finger playing could produce some decent scores. I remember FCing Border of Maximum fairly cleanly (teens goods? can't remember exact score).

*my positioning were on the arrow keys only: thumb on left, index on down, ring on right, middle finger on up

**Bynary Fission** · 02-28-2012, 09:16 AM

Re: FFR's Top One Handers

Originally posted by bmah

Yeah my laptop doesn't have a numpad; just a set of arrow keys that are really small, flat, and are surrounded by other keys nearby as well. I need a new keyboard anyways.

With my old keyboard, my really odd 4-finger playing could produce some decent scores. I remember FCing Border of Maximum fairly cleanly (teens goods? can't remember exact score).

Hey, if you get a new keyboard then you should try picking up your one-handed style again. If you were getting that kind of a score on that song then you should really try and develop that further - you could really become a star one hander and a potential rival too.

**Magicturbo** · 02-28-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by Bynary Fission

I just use my middle finger to hit both keys at the same time.

If you have a flat keyboard then just slide your middle finger up and down - it's what I do and it works on all but the fastest trills.

Both of these. It's how I do it.

For simple fast middle trills with NO extra notes surrounding them (unlike La Campanella), I'm learning to quickly turn my hand 180 degrees and slide back and forth sideways really quickly. Moving back and forth sideways is much faster than up and down, though at such quick speeds, I'm still adjusting to find that sweet spot.

**Elite Ninja** · 02-28-2012, 10:04 AM

Re: FFR's Top One Handers

Originally posted by Bynary Fission

I just use my middle finger to hit both keys at the same time. Trust me, using two fingers to hit [23] jumps will **** up your ability to play songs above the 6-7 range or so. I should know - I did that for almost a year and a half starting from when I first began playing in earnest, and when I switched to hitting them with just one finger it was like getting a huge skill boost, especially in jumpstreams with lots of [23] jumps.

Hitting up-down trills is tough on raised keys - try using two fingers to hit them (index for down/middle for up). If you have a flat keyboard then just slide your middle finger up and down - it's what I do and it works on all but the fastest trills.

Hope these pointers are helpful.

Yeah I always hit the [23] jumps with one finger but it's still not easy. I haven't tried hitting up-down trills by sliding my fingers yet. My laptop has flat keys so hoepefully I will be able to perform the trills decently. Thanks for the advice :3

**Bynary Fission** · 02-29-2012, 11:06 AM

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The tournament has BEGUN! I expect you all to sign up.

Bynary's Second One-Handed Tournament - Flash Flash Revolution

http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/vbz/showthread.php?t=122850

**Magicturbo** · 02-29-2012, 05:01 PM

Re: FFR's Top One Handers

Originally posted by Elite Ninja

Yeah I always hit the [23] jumps with one finger but it's still not easy. I haven't tried hitting up-down trills by sliding my fingers yet. My laptop has flat keys so hoepefully I will be able to perform the trills decently. Thanks for the advice :3

I know this sounds gross, but a tiny bit of oil really helps. Super clean keys tend to be squeaky clean, which is BAD. If your laptop keys are at least slightly greasy or oily, it makes trills flow so much easier and rolls are a joke. Also, trimmed nails are a must, especially for the middle finger.

Bynary, or SK8ter... do you two lay your middle finger flat out on both keys? Or is there another way of positioning the middle finger for {23} jumps? I occasionally find some jumpstreams really awkward with {23} jumps =/

**benguino** · 02-29-2012, 05:05 PM

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I've been pressing in-between the up/down keys with the tip of my finger to hit both keys twice, although I've only been playing easy songs, so I don't know if that technique would fair well with harder songs. x.x

**SK8R43** · 02-29-2012, 05:08 PM

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For up down Jumps yes we Both lay our middle fingers flat. For up down trills i just use my middle finger for both up and down, makes it soo much easier and less awkward.

**Magicturbo** · 02-29-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by reuben_tate

I've been pressing in-between the up/down keys with the tip of my finger to hit both keys twice, although I've only been playing easy songs, so I don't know if that technique would fair well with harder songs. x.x

I've been wondering if that's viable. I suppose it depends on the keyboard, but I can't imagine it being very accurate in fast paced jumpstreams. It'd definitely be something I'd need to put time into to get used to it.

I think you should learn to lay it flat. Though try not to lose your ability to hit both with the tip of your finger. See if it works on higher difficulty songs =D

**Bynary Fission** · 02-29-2012, 05:53 PM

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What SK8R said - use one finger for [23] jumps. It's infinitely superior to hitting them with 2 fingers, especially in jumpstreams. Also, I have no clue how you hit up/down trills with just one finger on that bulky ass keyboard, SK8R lol. I use finger but I slide up and down - on raised keys I'd strongly recommend using two fingers to hit those kinds of trills.

FFR's Top One Handers

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