LtBeanSniffer wrote:
TheBurningFlame wrote:
I don't think that singletapping helps streaming abilities. But really it's whatever. Single-tapping or full-alt. You could learn singletapping because it probably won't affect your alternation ability, so just try to learn it.
It may sound strange but I have heard this from quite a few people at this point. I'm still kinda unsure of it but I figure there must be some reason that so most people single tap.
Because there are an innumerable amount of threads about single-tapping vs alternating. For the older community threads like these are almost cringe worthy, since it's been discussed and asked countless times.
Since I'm too lazy to find the threads, I'll just explain a few things that have been brought up.
Firstly, most people single-tap because generally people find it easier to focus on one thing at a time. Therefore, instead of having to deal with hitting accurately with two fingers, beginners could just focus on using on finger. I mean there's a variety of other reasons, but it really boils down to the fact that single-tapping is generally more intuitive. And since single-tapping is learned first, it becomes more natural than alternating. If some people start out alternating (to save energy or for whatever other reason), then alternating becomes more comfortable because it was learned first.
There is no "reason" per se. It's more the fact that it usually comes more naturally that way. Rarely does anyone start playing this game with a methodically thought out reason as to whether he or she should single-tap or not.
Also the fact that very few have really been able to truly switch from single-tapping to full alternate comfortably, whereas many alternaters have quite easily switched to single-tapping without much problem, strengthening the fact that single-tapping is generally more natural.
Second, single-tapping makes increasing stamina and speed easier because it forces the player to use more energy and push their limits. For example, when you play a 220BPM song, the single tappers will be tapping all of those eighth notes, basically jackhammering one key with one finger. This will push the player more than an alternater who would generally be more relaxed (the real feel to these players would be an 110BPM stream, which is not hard at all). And as you play more, the extra muscle strength and stamina does make a noticeable difference, but it doesn't mean alternating is inferior in any way.