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06-18-2006, 07:29 PM
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Is there a respective difference between playing with one hand or two hands, or is it a matter of preference? | |
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06-18-2006, 07:39 PM
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Playing one handed is not recommended if you're starting out.
Most people get fairly profecient at playing 2 handed, then start playing 1 handed to just do it.
I started out playing 1 handed, and soon found out that playing 2 handed made things 100% better.
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06-18-2006, 07:48 PM
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i play with two hands, but i play one handed if i want to get my hand or fingers stronger so it would be less tense when playing harder songs i guess. | |
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06-18-2006, 07:51 PM
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Just try all different playstyles and see what you like best. Normally I play 1P side two handed, but sometimes I'll still try one handed, 2P side two handed or even 2P side one-handed just for fun or to mix things up - and if you ever hit a wall, experimenting like this can be beneficial, no matter what your most comfortable side/amount of hands is. There's always 14 key as well 
As for how scores are regarded within the worldwide community, though one handed scores are definitely impressive, I think as far as rankings and all that go, both playstyles are considered equal. | |
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06-18-2006, 08:39 PM
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One handing to strengthen the hand that doesn't scratch is a good idea, but don't let the other fall too far behind. :X
And if you're planning on going for 14 Keys, keep them around the same level.
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06-18-2006, 08:55 PM
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yea, that'sthe thing with me, my left hand is bleh, which is why learning 14 key is so hard. I've started playing a lot more one handed for fun and to help 14 key.
i have small hands so some things are hard just physically.
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i have small hands so some things are hard just physically.
| Totally understandable. Long fingers help in the game, alot. I'm a 2 handed player personally but playing doubles correctly...I have along time to go. | |
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06-18-2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by red shoe paul Totally understandable. Long fingers help in the game, alot. I'm a 2 handed player personally but playing doubles correctly...I have along time to go. | ugh...playing doubles is like trying to kill someone with one hand tied behind my back. i need to work on my left hand. that hand is retarded when i try to play IIDX w/ it | |
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06-18-2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DiGiTaLDJ59 ugh...playing doubles is like trying to kill someone with one hand tied behind my back. i need to work on my left hand. that hand is retarded when i try to play IIDX w/ it | Seconded. Funny thing is, I AM left handed wtf lol. | |
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06-18-2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CStarFlare One handing to strengthen the hand that doesn't scratch is a good idea, but don't let the other fall too far behind. :X | Yeah, that's a great use right there. Whenever I feel like playing 2 handed, I notice that my left hand is always trailing behind and can barely do anything. But I'd think that one handed play would be best to strengthen your non-dominant hand.
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When you guys play 2-handed, how often do you use the fingers other than your indexes and middle fingers? I tend to only use those 2 fingers on each hand often, but I'm starting to get into harder songs with 4 - 6 buttons at once, forcing me to find another playing style.
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I use my right thumb and ring all the time, on both hands.
Lots of good players use their pinkies, too. A general rule seems to be that the more fingers you can use when you need them, the better off you'll be.
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Originally Posted by CStarFlare I use my right thumb and ring all the time, on both hands.
Lots of good players use their pinkies, too. A general rule seems to be that the more fingers you can use when you need them, the better off you'll be. | 2 right thumbs? D: lol
Anyways, I also use my thumb and ring fingers all the time for the white keys obviously 
But, when I have to do Scratch+1+3 I use my right thumb or index to hit 3 since my brain can't seem to compute those for left hand 
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06-18-2006, 11:20 PM
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2 Handed for sure, Left Side.
I don't use my thumbs on easier stuff, but on hard stuff like R5 I will. I do pretty well at Scratching too.
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I started off using 2 hands - then i saw LISU when i brought 6th style on PS2 and i thought it was just the most awesome thing to do if i can play 1 handed.
But i can only clear 5-6 star songs 1 handed at the moment, and get A only on V on L7 mode.
2 hands play definltely makes life alot easier. I might mention as well then that Pinky Scratching was another milestone for me that made my IIDX playing A LOT easier!
but it's still not as awesome looking as playing all 7 keys using just 1 hand! | |
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