Switching to two-handed

[flashman41]

I've been a one hander for a long time but have reached my limit. I know I'm really not getting better by continuing one-handed because I can't be much faster. But I've never really tried two handed, so what style should I use?

[Doug31]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Spread.

[Shadow_Hunter]

Re: Switching to two-handed

SPREAD

<- V 8 6 (Left and down on arrow keys, 8 and 6 on num pad)

Thank god, another person who's switching.

[concertm]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Spread.

Exactly. And don't give up after a couple days saying "it's too hard". Dedicate at least 3 full weeks to spread before even think about going back.

[meno_rocks123]

Re: Switching to two-handed

I just use the arrow keys without much difficulty so I can play everywhere. SOmetimes spread though, even though my scores don't improve.

[flashman41]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Is spread:
< = left middle finger
v = left index finger
^ = right index finger
> = right middle finger

[crazymagicician000]

Re: Switching to two-handed

i'm starting to use spread too but at the moment i play mostly index. Index just seems the most natural to me.

[concertm]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Everyone does it their own way, but that is a common configuration. Many people use 8 and 6 on their num pad instead of the arrows to give the hands more space. Personally, I use hotkeys and assign zx./ for <v^>

[blindreper1179]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Is spread:
< = left middle finger
v = left index finger
^ = right index finger
> = right middle finger

that or

^=8
>=6

[brothaice]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Is spread:
< = left middle finger
v = left index finger
^ = right index finger
> = right middle finger

yup

but spread is

< = left middle finger
v = left index finger
8 = right index finger
9 = right middle finger

[seththelezzy]

Re: Switching to two-handed

SPREAD

<- V 8 6 (Left and down on arrow keys, 8 and 6 on num pad)

Thank god, another person who's switching.

Lol I read your thread. Beautiful.

Anyway, it took me 4 days to switch and just play naturally. You can't get very far with just one hand. I play with the arrow keys and in songs with a lot of jumps I play spread.

[flashman41]

Re: Switching to two-handed

yup

but spread is

< = left middle finger
v = left index finger
8 = right index finger
9 = right middle finger

On keypad? so technically <v^> = 4289?

[Shadow_Hunter]

Re: Switching to two-handed

On keypad? so technically <v^> = 4289?

Did you even read my post? Maybe a visual post may help.

YOUR LEFT HAND:


YOUR RIGHT HAND:


I know it's a little tricky to figure out at first, but you'll get it...and then you will be able to count by 2's!

[flashman41]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Ok, I'm really confused. What is an index finger? And why did you draw balls on a picture of a keyboard?

Just kidding. Thanks for the help.

[ShadowSwordsman]

Re: Switching to two-handed

Learning spread is a pain in the *censored* to be perfectly honest. I started out playing Index (still do play that way) because it felt the most natural. I keep trying to move to spread though, seeing as I won't be able to nail a lot of songs playing index. Just a bit daunting though when your scores go WAY down in the transition. XD