How to get better at FFR

[Uaiiko]

I've been using some stradegys since the start.
And I didn't know some of them too, so it would be really useful.

[someonenotveryspecial]

ok, im sorta new at this game, and i am somewhat a button masher at times, but i still have a question. is reall bad to play using one-hand or two-hand, cause really, i've been playing 1 hand my whole life, and my bigger bro plays 2-handed, and i don't know, which one is better?

[iggymatrixcounter]

2, but there are other threads that discuss why.

[Touka]

Much Thanks

[JLoAct]

i don't see why 2 hands is better, i tried it for 2 days and i really stunk. One hand gets my muscles all weird though, but now i can beat level 4 people on multiplayer, where do u find why 2 hands is better?

[chiefr1]

cause u can get to the keys alot faster...lets say u have 2 arrows but they r the up and down keys its harder with 2hands if ur playing a hard song

[JLoAct]

Originally Posted by chiefr1

cause u can get to the keys alot faster...lets say u have 2 arrows but they r the up and down keys its harder with 2hands if ur playing a hard song

I don't understand, do u mean 2 hands or one hand, because ur telling me that 2 hands is better, but it's harder to do the up and down keys at the same time(that's when i add on my thumb to the game, try it, it works).

[chiefr1]

i meant its harder to do the same time hits with 1 hand and easier with 2

[DarkManticoreX2]

First of all I just wanna say look in some other threads to find specific topics on 1 hand vs two hand. There are bonuses to each and each person has their own playstyle. It all depends on what fits you best. I am sure someone has a guide to playstyles and what spread, etc.. are. If someone could post the link that would be excellent.

On other matters. Iggy very nice thread this should drastically help the newbies who are looking to get better. I would add though If you want to become more accurate in your timing take some time from FFR and go download STEPMANIA from:

http://www.stepmania.com

This will help you in the long term if your aim is to become better professionally. because it will increase you accuracy and overall speed and strength if you play the right songs.

[Suzuru]

Originally Posted by JLoAct

i don't see why 2 hands is better, i tried it for 2 days and i really stunk. One hand gets my muscles all weird though, but now i can beat level 4 people on multiplayer, where do u find why 2 hands is better?

2 days is nothing, you need at least week or 2 for your brain to adjust to new style. Ofcourse you'd stink at start, we all did when we started.

[SoggyWaffulz]

You will suck very bad at the begining of converting from one hand to two handed, but after the fact, you will see for yourself why it is better.

You have 4 fingers, not 3.
You can read the arrow keys better and hit buttons faster.
And there's less stress on your hands.

[DarkManticoreX2]

Originally Posted by SoggyWaffulz

You can read the arrow keys better and hit buttons faster.

Reading the notes of the song has nothing to do with one handed or two handed. Its based more on reflexes and hand eye co-ordination

[SoggyWaffulz]

Originally Posted by DarkManticoreX2

Reading the notes of the song has nothing to do with one handed or two handed. Its based more on reflexes and hand eye co-ordination

That might be true for you. But for me, I can't read the keys and be coordinated with one hand anymore. As in, I can only read keys good while using two hands or else it just doesn't feel right.

[DarkManticoreX2]

meh, its whatever works for you i guess

[JLoAct]

Originally Posted by SoggyWaffulz

You will suck very bad at the begining of converting from one hand to two handed, but after the fact, you will see for yourself why it is better.

You have 4 fingers, not 3.
You can read the arrow keys better and hit buttons faster.
And there's less stress on your hands.

Actually, use my thumb sometimes with my right hand while doing one-handed, and it works likes it's another middle finger. And you guys are right, i'v finally finished a difficult level with 2 hands, and i sorta see why it's better now, but i'll stick with one hand in challenges for a while, thanx!!!

[chiefr1]

i say do whatever works for u cause my friend he plays with 1 hand just like u and he seems to do just fine

[mizzfrizz77]

wow thnx, I'll try it but i still think I'll suck heehee. I got a full combo already i think. . . .. .

[Suzuru]

What they are trying to say, there is a limit ceiling for 1 handers that is much lower compared to 2 hand ceiling.

[AasumDude]

How to get better at FFR? Play Beethoven/4FT3RM3 a total of 1000 times. Seriously.

[chiefr1]

really? thats a way to get better? all i do is play the harder songs