06-18-2008, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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One or Two?
I don't know if this is the place to put this... but it seems to be. Forgive me if it's not.
Basically, after playing FFR for a while (5 months or so) I've reached a dilemma. I started off playing one-handed, and that's what I've gotten used to, but as I've been playing harder and harder songs, I've had a lot of trouble hitting the keys fast enough. I've been attempting to play two-handed, but my mind can't handle playing two-handed as well as registering all the arrows -- basically, to play two-handed I'd have to go back a bit and practice more. Why am I saying this? I want to know what you guys think -- should I just keep playing one handed or should I switch to two hands, even though it'll set me back a bit? Once more I apologize if this has already been addressed somewhere obvious or if this isn't the place for it. |
06-18-2008, 03:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: One or Two?
Two is the best choice. I'll try to find a link for you...
Meh, couldn't find a link but the proven best way to play is called spread. Use the in-game keymapper to change from the arrow keys to something like a s k l, meaning left -> a, down -> s, up -> k, right -> l. Or whatever is comfortable for you. Personally, I only map down and left and keep my right hand on the arrow keys.
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06-18-2008, 03:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: One or Two?
Switch your keys to left = a, down = s, up = k, right = L.
left middle on a, left index on s, right index on k, right middle on L. It's pretty much the easiest spread set up to play if your coming from 1 hand. After you become familiar with spread you'll find you can be much faster, and much more accurate then with one hand. |
06-18-2008, 03:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: One or Two?
You'll experience a little bit of a setback, but with only a few weeks effort you'll be almost as good as you were with one hand, and you'll soon bypass even that. The benefits are definitely worth the effort put in.
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06-18-2008, 03:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: One or Two?
Switch to two, you will get WAY better.
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06-18-2008, 03:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: One or Two?
Two hands. Though initially you may have coordination problems, you will find that your stamina and strength will increase significantly.
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06-18-2008, 03:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: One or Two?
Two, it will only take afew days to get used to.
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06-18-2008, 03:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: One or Two?
I had this dilemma too! I was a devoted one-hander for a couple years. About 3 months ago I realized that I had reached a plateau with one hand -- I wasn't getting any better, even with practice. So, I decided to switch to spread. It took me maybe a week to get the hang of it, and then my scores started improving like mad. I'm so much better now than I would be if I had stuck with one hand. Trust me, it's a good move to make the switch. =]
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06-18-2008, 03:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: One or Two?
I play with two hands on the arrow keys.
Left index and right middle and index |
06-18-2008, 04:12 PM | #10 |
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Re: One or Two?
Thanks everyone! I had a creeping suspicion that I should go with two hands =P But thanks for all your suggestions and such. I have actually been playing spread a bit, but not enough to get any good with it. I'll definitely switch now -- thanks everyone!
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06-18-2008, 04:19 PM | #11 |
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Re: One or Two?
Two.
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06-18-2008, 06:21 PM | #12 |
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Re: One or Two?
two, with some kind of setup like: askl or cv./ (my personal fav.)
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06-18-2008, 06:33 PM | #13 |
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Re: One or Two?
Two. Index
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06-18-2008, 07:38 PM | #15 |
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06-18-2008, 08:07 PM | #16 |
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Re: One or Two?
Definately. I've played in the two-handed spread style for quite a while now. Every now and then, I do a bit of spread-index, which is just like playing index, but in the spread style. I don't let my hands go any farther than the two keys they use when I'm playing, though.
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06-19-2008, 05:43 PM | #17 |
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Re: One or Two?
I actually play with one hand only and I have been since i ever started playing since about a month and a half ago. I try doing two hands for certain songs such as Flight of the Bumblebee. I cannot switch to two hands so easily. I have gotten pretty good with one hand actually, and I've played Legendary Etude with one hand (you can view what i did with one hand here) http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...play/23558022/
Should I switch to two hands, or am i good enough with one hand based on how i did on the song? |
06-19-2008, 06:45 PM | #18 |
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Re: One or Two?
I started off with one hand.
Switch to two, I promise you'll get better.
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