Piano and Freddie

I know someone's asked this before, but what level was Freddie on the piano?

And does anyone know where I could get the sheet music for "In my Defence"?

Thanks.

4 I believe

4 thats it? Wow, someone said he was like a 7 or something, but they were just guessing. It was on the topic of who was a better pianist, Freddie or Elton John.

^Both! They're both great!

He studied up to level 4 but it doesn't mean anybody at that level was as good as he was, and viceversa.

Otherwise we should assume Ringo Starr was equally good as guitarist compared to Steve Howe since neither one of them studied guitar academically (thus they both were "level 0").

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sebastian wrote: [/QUOTENAME]He studied up to level 4 but it doesn't mean anybody at that level was as good as he was, and viceversa.

Otherwise we should assume Ringo Starr was equally good as guitarist compared to Steve Howe since neither one of them studied guitar academically (thus they both were "level 0").[/QUOTE]
Ringo can do anything ;)

oh ok, thanks!

> Ringo can do anything ;)

I don't doubt that, but of course the reason isn't his academic upbringing.

In an early biography (c1975-76) it states Freddie learnt piano to grade 5. I agree he and Elton John are both great players and showmen, but I think it's widely acknowledged Elton is far more accomplished on the piano. I love Feddie's little improvised pieces before certain songs.

I'm better than Freddie.

> In an early biography (c1975-76) it states Freddie learnt piano to grade 5. I agree he and Elton John are both great players and showmen, but I think it's widely acknowledged Elton is far more accomplished on the piano. I love Feddie's little improvised pieces before certain songs

Good point. OTOH Fred said in a Jap mag in '74 that he studied up to grade IV.

I've also heard that he studied up to grade IV. Strange.

I guess I'll go with 6 then...?

He had in interesting style. Look at his wrist. He drops it way down while playing, so you know he was probably self taught.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]nationofhaircuts44 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I love Feddie's little improvised pieces before certain songs.[/QUOTE]

ditto!
Everytime I hear his pianoplaying, I feel his grounding in classic piano and taste for it as well. Both in albums and on stages, I think it makes Queen music sophisticated, even in the erotic tunes.
His piano is one of the most important elements in what Queen music is.