musicfreak Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Am I the only one who is having a bit of trouble playing the songs? I got the music book in March and I've been trying to learn all of the songs and so far I've only been able to play My Interpretation. I had my friend who is like a piano guru try to play Grace Kelly but it sounded off...HELP!!! MUST. PLAY. MIKA'S. MUSIC! no you're not the only one who had trouble.....i eventually gave up and just listened to the music and figured it out on the piano:bleh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika3Maniac Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 no you're not the only one who had trouble.....i eventually gave up and just listened to the music and figured it out on the piano:bleh: Oooh, I'll try that. That's kind of like what I did my M.I. because I got the beginning part from the book but I had to teach myself the rest because the sheet music confused me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Oooh, I'll try that. That's kind of like what I did my M.I. because I got the beginning part from the book but I had to teach myself the rest because the sheet music confused me The book is a bit crap-ish.. I find that a lot of the notes are wrong. But it looks pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika3Maniac Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 The book is a bit crap-ish.. I find that a lot of the notes are wrong. But it looks pretty My friend said that it is sort of aimed at multiple instruments, so it makes it more difficult for piano players. MMmhhhhmm, I agree - The photos and the cover are splendiddd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubytuesday Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 i bought the LICM piano book a few weeks ago! i used to have piano lessons when i was younger but i've always struggled to read sheet music. anyways, so far i can play about 4 pages of 'Over my Shoulder', half of 'Happy Ending' and bits of 'Grace Kelly', 'My Interpretation' and 'Lollipop' but it isn't easy! some of the pieces are v confusing and i find it easier to just play the chords instead! anyway, it's still fun learning Mika's songs, it drives my older sis mad though, she hates Mika (i know, she's obviously really stupid) luuuurvin the LICM piano book l2a Rx :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I've just ordered it today, on Amazon. I had been hesitating for a long time, but I decided to buy it!!! I know how to play the beginning of Happy Ending. I used to have piano lessons, but I stopped 5 years ago. No I have to learn everything again lol. But I'll manage it, I hope!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I've just ordered it today, on Amazon. I had been hesitating for a long time, but I decided to buy it!!! I know how to play the beginning of Happy Ending. I used to have piano lessons, but I stopped 5 years ago. No I have to learn everything again lol. But I'll manage it, I hope!!:D You made a good decision I also stopped playing the piano like 5 years ago, but I remember a few things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 You made a good decision I also stopped playing the piano like 5 years ago, but I remember a few things I've never been really good at reading music, but playing it just by listening is just impossible for me to do, so... I write down all the notes (what takes me ages) and try to play. But it's coming and getting better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I've never been really good at reading music, but playing it just by listening is just impossible for me to do, so... I write down all the notes (what takes me ages) and try to play. But it's coming and getting better!! You'll manage it then That's what I did with the book, I wrote all the notes so I get less confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*carrie* Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I finally learned Over My Shoulder. I can't play any of the other ones though.. I don't know why I bought the piano book since I can't really play the piano.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I finally learned Over My Shoulder. I can't play any of the other ones though.. I don't know why I bought the piano book since I can't really play the piano.. I can only play like the first few notes of OMS.. and a few other songs. Cos it's a pretty book with pretty pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I can only play like the first few notes of OMS.. and a few other songs. Cos it's a pretty book with pretty pictures Oh are there pictures?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh are there pictures?? Yeah like 2 or 3 A4 sized ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Yeah like 2 or 3 A4 sized ones OoooOooooOOH KPYTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!:mf_lustslow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubytuesday Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh are there pictures?? oh yep there are some gorjuss pix at the start of the book of Mika performing etc:wub2:. omg i can FINALLY play ALL of 'Over my shoulder' (yay) now i'm tryin to learn 'Erase' cus i luuurve it so much, (soooo gutted it's not on the UK version of the Album) and i'm about halfway through 'Happy Ending'. i'm quite chuffed i bought it now i can actually play one of the songs :-D xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh so cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I'm thinking of getting it myself now (thanks to you lot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 yeah you see i'm learning to play the keyboard but (like mika) reading music means nothing to me beacause i can't read it i'm too dyslexic so i kind of learn by ear, any of you guys in the same boat as me has anyone got any tips ???? I think I've seen a 'Dyslexic Pride' thread on the Chin Wagging section. Maybe you should post on it, and chat with others who are dyslexic. Good luck to you anyway. Mika has proved that there are no barriers. You may have to do things differently, but that's not a bad thing. Great things can come out of being unique in your approach to things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just bump here to say I've received the piano book!!! :boing: It's really nice!!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just bump here to say I've received the piano book!!! It's really nice!!! ... and I've ordered it. If I don't like it I'll blame YOU LOT :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think you took the right decision lool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia4u Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 i also recieved mine today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelien Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It is a good book:wink2: even though there are many mistakes in the transcriptions. Also, the keys have been changed for Happy ending, love today and Lollipop. The piano parts are not what Mika plays, and will sound crap if played as written. Its much better to read the chord and arpegiate it, or play around with it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It is a good book:wink2: even though there are many mistakes in the transcriptions. Also, the keys have been changed for Happy ending, love today and Lollipop.The piano parts are not what Mika plays, and will sound crap if played as written. Its much better to read the chord and arpegiate it, or play around with it.. It would also be nice to fly to the moon and back, or maybe to get Mika to come round and play my keyboard for me. And no less likely than my suddenly being able to "read the chord and arpegiate it, or play around with it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It is a good book:wink2: even though there are many mistakes in the transcriptions. Also, the keys have been changed for Happy ending, love today and Lollipop.The piano parts are not what Mika plays, and will sound crap if played as written. Its much better to read the chord and arpegiate it, or play around with it.. I cannot do that.... I don't have "the ear" you know? impossible... So I guess I'll stick to the sheets... lol And I have noticed changes in Happy Ending, cause I had found the partitions on the Net before, and it's not the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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