Can you play better than a 16 year old girl?

[Rust]

So my brother in law sent this to me. My nephew who is a fair guitarist saw this and pretty much had his ego crushed.

Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rB...6rBK0BqL2w#t=0

I have to say her left hand technique is impeccable, as is her concentration to run through six minutes at that speed and complexity. And she did this at 16. I played for 45 years before arthritis stopped me, and while I did some styles well this is beyond me at my best.

And sorry about the commercial.

[JCOConnell]

the answer is no...

[Rust]

Yeah, her technical proficiency is stunning, her technique very nearly flawless. Her cover of Dream Theaters "The Best of Times" written by John Petrucci as a lament for Mike Portnoys father passing is at the same level. I'm a rocker, not a metal head but this sort of thing is something else. A lot of classical overtones in the structure, and a very defined structure. One can hope with the proper guidance she becomes a complete artist and does original material of equal quality.

[JCOConnell]

well, if she can play chords as well as she plays notes, she should be able to play anything