I really want to get back into my piano playing
I was levels above what I am displaying now
But I am back to the basics feeling like an amateur player again lol
When I focus on something,
I pour my all into it.
-I remember back in the days I use to practice piano all day and night long, to the point my older sister used to tell me to stop immediately because it sounded so bad. Lol but my grandma would tell me she loved my playing. My sister didn’t like when I was trying to “experiment and discover” new chords of different styles because I learned to play piano by myself and I learned it all by ear. Which in my opinion, is the best way to learn for creative expression, although, I have massive respect for anyone who learns the classical technical way.
Both styles of learning definitely have their advantages. Please enjoy this nostalgic melodic piece that is straight from my soul. A moment of bliss only what God, Jesus Christ can provide to us knowing that He is the Prince of Peace, the Counselor and the Comforter.
God has truly gifted me with the gift of music with which I gift back to you all, and I hope you can take something positive from it and get a glimpse into my soul with each new verse and song idea I release.
God bless you all, may He receive the glory.
Gospel Musician/Rapper/Singer/Songwriter & Official Vibes Judge
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I thought you said you know how to play the piano a little bit. That’s not a little bit, I can’t even do that😅😅
I enjoyed listening to you play, also is that really the title or you remembered?
Thank you very much, so glad you enjoyed this piece, yeah I used to play way better than this. It sometimes feels awkward now and not so natural and fluid like how I used to play. Sometimes I may go up to a year or longer without touching the piano, lol sadly.
But yes, this is the Real Title. I had to look in my old videos from when I recorded it before.
I remember when I went years without playing the drums
I understand how you feel
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That’s a great title 🫶🏽🫶🏽
!BBH
Yeah it is a strange weird feeling getting back into it. You will have to revive your drumming skills for Vibes.
And glad you like the title, appreciate that man
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I’ll do that one day
@verbal-d! @fashtioluwa likes your content! so I just sent 1 BBH to your account on behalf of @fashtioluwa. (5/5)
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Hey @verbal-d I didn't know you'd play the piano so well, every week you show us why you're the artist you are congratulations, a hug friend
Thank you very much @isbelhiv02, I missed playing piano very much. I am often too busy to sit down for hours at a time and just lose myself to the making of music. But hopefully I can continue to make something new every now and then. You humble me with your compliments, you’re very kind. God bless you
Yes, it's very true that you have little time but it's good that you always bring new things, say original songs, covers and now on the piano you're really great, god bless you too
I totally get it! Going back to basics can be humbling, but it's clear that your passion for piano playing never faded. I Love how you poured your heart into it.
..And I appreciate your honesty about learning by ear vs. classical training - both approaches have their value!
Lovely musical piece🙂
Thanks @jessicaossom, you are a hundred percent right. My passion for piano lingers always in the background. although it was my second foundation as a growing young musician, I have neglected it often.
Maybe I will revive my love for piano in due time lol
Yes classically trained musicians are just as much of a musical threat as those who have learned by ear and through experience and experiment.
Thank you for listening and checking it out, glad you enjoyed it
Now all the musicians can critique my instrument playing skills and tell me that if they were judge, they wouldn‘t nominate me in their top 10 lol
Wooow @verbal-d what a beautiful performance.
How wonderful that you can play the piano, it is an amazing instrument.
What a wonderful entry, congratulations.
I loved it ✨✨☺️✨🙏🏼
Oh thank you so much. I am really grateful for the wonderful feedback. The piano is tied or slightly higher up than my other favorite instrument which is the harp. So glad you loved this one, let’s see if I can continue to introduce new compositions in the future weeks to come. No promises though. But thanks again
I can relate to learning by ear!!! I taught myself by ears to play both piano and guitar too... You played really really well... I wonder what you'd sound like if you practiced all the time... Excellent piece sir...
Yeah that is so fire that you learned those instruments that way. Much respect to you. You are definitely skilled and thank you very much for checking this entry out and listening.
I also wonder what I would sound like if I had focused on piano playing all the years I never played hahaha
Appreciate you to the fullest
You are a complete artist bro. I was expecting you to play something more basic but you really play well! I've been a bit absent from Hive and hope to start posting again this week. Cheers fren!
Those are big words broooo, I am grateful for your feedback and insight. Thank you so much. So glad you liked it. We definitely look forward to your return this week. Cheers!
Wow. This was so beautiful to listen to.
You said you're rusty? 😳
So, if you weren't how would you have played? God damnit!
I'd really love to sing to this though, it's so soothing.
Lord God! Phew!
Thank you very much. I will cherish this song until I am in very very old age, God willing.
And yes I feel extremely rusty on the piano, I feel very limited to what I used to know. My dexterity has dropped drastically and my know-how of transitioning between keys, chords and rhythmic styles. But it will be a long learning process again once I get back into it, and eventually, muscle memory will hopefully kick in.
Thank you for your generous words. God bless you
Amen and Amen Sir.
You're worth it and more.
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Wow this is amazing. I am actually a keyboardist 🎹 too, and this post of yours just inspired me to do my vibes Web3 Music Competition Week 21 on my piano 🎹☺️
Thank you so much for your kind words, I am super glad you enjoyed this one and that it inspired you to enter in this week. Best of skill to you and have fun in the process.
When I say Verbal you say D!!!!!!!!!!
I never knew this part of you Geez!
That was a beautiful chord combination and a great piano play for real!
Haha yeah I try and keep things interesting
But My love for Hip Hop is calling me back to its territory
and I am ready to drop some collabs…
I appreciate you listening and showing so much love.
The chord combination is so soulful, I hope to create similar compositions like this someday later.
God bless you man
Ohh.. This sound more like neosoul piano style and progression.. Really amazing and soulful...
Oh you know this style very well then. Neo soul & soulful r&b are some of my top favorite genres. Thank you for your amazing comment and for listening
Awww how beautiful what you wrote I loved it 🥺That's right friend only God can give us such a beautiful gift as music 🎵🎼 that's why I never tire of thanking him with my voice and my heart, every day I love him more😍
The times I've seen him sing I sincerely tell him that he sings very beautifully, and now that I see him playing the piano Woow without words he plays very well and how beautiful how he thanks the only one and deserving of all glory and all honor Our Lord Jesus Christ 🥺👏🙌💗 Many congratulations 👏🎉😇
Hello @yuli07,
I hope this comment finds you well and in good health. God bless you for your nice and warm words. Thank you for listening. Only Jesus can provide to us everything we need and musically, He is the true source of all worthy inspiration and creative epiphanies. We will never tire of thanking Him and showing Him praise gratitude and recognition. God bless you
That's impressive ...I didn't event imagine you on the piano 😍
It's really nice and you played well boss ..
Thank you very much, so glad you liked this piece, it makes me feel alive when I play it.
I hope to play more piano whenever I can make the time to do so
You play is beautiful✨✨
Thank you very much @ellacentric, appreciate you listening
You're welcome
Beautiful 💯🎼
Thank you very much @daimusic95, much gratitude
You're welcome 😁
Wow!! You play the piano so well. You play like a pro.
Thank you @meyateingi, I promise you I am no pro, but I was pretty confident in my abilities over a decade ago, but now, I have a mountain to climb back up haha
Hahaha, I wish you all the best, I'm sure it'll be a piece of cake ✨
Wow bro...I thought you were just rapper. But now I see that you are a complete musician, I am really impressed because you play very well, and with great creativity to compose those beautiful melodies... My absolute respect to you brother. I totally love this track. Greetings and success
No, thank you very much, I am definitely not just a rapper, I sing and play too, my mind is so creatively expressive, I would feel too limited if I could only express and share ideas through one artform and outlet.
So glad you love this track that is a big compliment. Let’s continue to keep the music alove. Much growth and success to you too
Wow this is massive
I never knew you were good on piano
Like @obaro would say
When I say Verbal you say D😊
This is too beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much @godaddict, coming from a talented singer such as yourself I am appreciative of you lending your ears to this piece, it is so much fun to play.
Talented you say😊
Ah! Boss
It's well o
Thanks all the same
I'm honoured 🙏🙏🧎🧎
You’re very welcome. Anytime
Greetings Verbal D, good to see you play the piano. You may not often play the piano but what you just performed doesn't seem like one from an amateur player, lol.
Knowing that you learned to play the piano all by yourself gives me hope, I remember when I was learning how to play years ago, it was fun.
I enjoyed watching you play the piano and the tune was soothing and pleasant to my ears.
BTW is the title, "Nothing But Bliss"? You said you were going to add the title when you remember.
Nice one @verbal-d.
Thank you very much @winanda, yes the actual title of the song is called “Nothing But Bliss” and I definitely am glad I got to play it and share it with you all here.
There is definitely hope for you to learn the piano. Even if you practice 10minutes a day, you will discover a lot on the instrument. Especially when trying to find harmonies and chords. You continue to practice and play your favorite ones and eventually you can make a song out of them.
Appreciate you listening and enjoying this one as much as I did creating it
You're welcome @verbal-d. I got the title. It feels good to know we can share our life experiences through music.
Yes, I believe so, I will have to find one I can use before I get one for myself.
Thanks so much for the encouragement.
You’re very welcome. Glad to encourage where I can
It took me a little while to find this ... you play well ... the harmony in fourths is exceptionally nice, and you use the whole piano in a way I can really appreciate! The higher sections indicate from whence this bliss comes, which I can also appreciate ... and the ending is nice because from above, returned in praise above.
Aw cool you finally had the chance to check it out. Your feedback is not undervalued. Coming from a wonderful pianist as yourself I am grateful for you listening and sharing your feedback with me. So glad you could enjoy this piece and take part in receiving that blissful energy. God bless you @deeanndmathews
I wanted to really be able to sit down and take it in ... it reminded me of the moments I often have journaling in the park, alone with the Lord ... but in the midst of life, so much can be missed, and it has been a rough two weeks ... I wanted to be in a receptive frame of mind!
Yeah I really appreciate that from you truly.
Thanks so much again for listening to it and giving detailed feedback on it and imparting your music theory knowledge and insights. You are a wonderful pianist and I respect your musical artwork highly.
I respect your skills and improvisational ability too and would love to hear more -- I encourage you to work out those DOMINANT piano skills you actually do have! I imagine Vibes takes up a lot of your time and energy, but Hive has at least two other music communities where if you wanted to do more just for your growth and feedback, you could (and, cross-pollinate)!
Thank you for your respect and very kind words. You are right… i have neglected piano for far too long. Maybe I will consider to cross pollinate 😃 I have some unfinished Ideas on the piano I would like to share soon. Thanks for the encouragement
When you share them, drop me a link!
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