Finger technique?

SilentSuzumiya · 10-15-2007, 02:29 PM

Ok, maybe this has been posted before maybe not. i didn't see it. but um.

basically i want to know how everyone uses their controller. i basically only use my index fingers (both) and middle fingers (both).

And for the turn table, i'm currently using my hand to spin it, minus thumb. I read something about pinkys scratching, how can that even work? my table is REALLY stiff and it's kind of an effort to spin it. is my controller defective?

I think the main problem i have with things like Presto on Hyper is that i can't use enough fingers, when it does all 7 keys for example. also V (Normal) because when the turn table comes up, it's already doing the back-n-forth notes .__. so since the lifebar is so hard it drops a lot. I did get a C on it though. XD

any tips or links to technique topics are greatly appreciated!

word · 10-15-2007, 02:37 PM

GUIDE for making your turntable awesome.

And for finger placement, as everyone will say, play how you feel comfortable

. There's no right or wrong way to play.

Personally, I play as

right hand ~ Keys 4 - 7
left hand ~ Keys 1 - 3/turntable

SilentSuzumiya · 10-15-2007, 02:44 PM

does the guide work for beatmania USA? I don't have the japanese controller.

also. i'm not comfortable with anything because i don't know anything. if someone has a video of a really good player showing there hands, it could be helpful. or which fingers to hit which keys with, i'm willing to experiment. =)

word · 10-15-2007, 02:51 PM

Yup, my old US KOC used to be nearly unplayable untill I modded it

Hand videos?

HANDS
HANDS
HANDS
4 HANDS!

ZapYourX · 10-15-2007, 04:13 PM

My info, for the op.

Left hand (1Pside):
pinky for TT
middle and index for left three keys
Right hand:
index, middle, and ring for the other four
Pros (IMO dear god do I feel like I need to say this twice, IMO):
easier to bullshit notes(i.e.clear songs well above your actual level)
good for long fingered people
Cons:
bad precision
scratching hand has too much responsibility without thumb

Your turntable problem is a simple one; just mod it. Wax paper, for the whoosh.

Just practice. Typing about how you don't seem to be getting better is a waste of energy. :\

PURPLE DRANK · 10-15-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZapYourX

Pros (IMO dear god do I feel like I need to say this twice, IMO):
easier to bullshit notes(i.e.clear songs well above your actual level)

ive done that a few times, i don't know about clearing songs well above my level but it has gotten me through some rediculous runs

PolarisIIDX · 10-16-2007, 01:03 AM

You should really use the forum search function. This topic has been done to death and it might not be obvious but any playstyle should be fine (GHHH LOL).

SilentSuzumiya · 10-16-2007, 01:13 AM

PolarisIIDX why did you post in both my topics just to say to read back or search?? i did read back some pages and am checking out as many FAQs as i can.

PolarisIIDX · 10-16-2007, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentSuzumiya

PolarisIIDX why did you post in both my topics just to say to read back or search?? i did read back some pages and am checking out as many FAQs as i can.

I gave my reasoning in my last post.

If your turntable is really stiff then there are mods to loosen it. You can probably find them in the sticky or just do a search for it.

I don't know how big your hands are but pinky scratching works fine for most people. Just scratch with your pinky and use the remaining fingers for notes. Pretty self-explanatory but whatever.

Your problem with the game right now is reading the notes, not so much hitting the keys. Just play the game and you'll develop your own playstyle which you may or may not decide to change at a later date to improve.

SilentSuzumiya · 10-16-2007, 05:43 AM

As an update to my first post, i got 100% clear on V (normal) using autoscratch. i read up on pinky scratching but it doesn't work, any tips?

My hand is 5.5 inches in..... (what's the word, diameter? span? XD) ..measures from 5.5 inches across (from thumb to pinky). and i can't help but move it over to turn.

Creed Bratton · 10-16-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentSuzumiya

I think the main problem i have with things like Presto on Hyper is that i can't use enough fingers, when it does all 7 keys for example.

What's that? The Dirty of Presto? How'd you unlock it anyways?

FLAESHAL · 10-16-2007, 11:16 AM

i stick my fingers in my ass D:

eureka1 · 10-16-2007, 11:20 AM

I use any free fingers i have.

tornupsock · 10-16-2007, 03:13 PM

5.5 inches? I have small hands, and my span is.... 8.5?

You are either very young, or very small.

Marouku · 10-16-2007, 03:42 PM

My hand span is about 9.5-10 inches and I only pinky-scratch when necessary. Through fairly scratchy areas I tend to use my right hand for more keys than usual. I've found that (while not pinky-scratching) the more keys your dominant hand can manage, the easier parts with a lot of scratches become.

As far as basic hand formation goes, I use my ring-index on my left hand for the TT and keys 1-3, and my thumb-ring for keys 4-7. Thumb usage definitely gives you more control.