Synthesia Talk

hi guys hope ur all doing good, i wanted to ask a few questions

Im a complete beginner, i tried learning sheet music but I just couldn't be bothered and i want to play my favourite songs now lol

would it be adivsiable to start off on easy songs or can i go straight for the hard ones?
also i dont think ill ever learn sheet music, is that okay? will my technique suffer and is it possible not to sound robotic when playing with synthesia?

One last thing, after a few years of doing this will I just be able to load up any MIDI and play it really easily instead of it taking hours? and whats the best way to practice aswell??
Also is it okay to play synthesia through a samsung phone?
Thanks guys

would it be adivsiable to start off on easy songs or can i go straight for the hard ones?

It's useful to practice both hard and easy songs. Think of it like exercising:
The easy songs are light weights and provide a way to warm-up and work on perfecting your form.
While the harder songs would be like lifting a much heavier weight or sprinting. Practicing songs near the edge of your ability is how you improve. For these songs, it's helpful to "reduce the weight" a bit by slowing the tempo down as much as needed to play it confidently.

also i dont think ill ever learn sheet music, is that okay? will my technique suffer and is it possible not to sound robotic when playing with synthesia?

Sheet music is the same information in a different language. It has it's advantages because sheet music has been around for centuries and can be interpreted by all instruments with a more dynamic range. But it's like reading an analog clock vs a digital clock. They both tell the same time, but analog clocks (sheet music) must always be deciphered first, while digital clocks (Synthesia) simply show you the time.

Sounding robotic actually happens to everyone, even people who learn by sheet music. It's the natural progression as you slowly start to build the kinesthetic awareness required to coordinate your hands and body to the rhythm. The quickest way to improve this is to simply remember that you are the human part of the equation and Synthesia is only your digital guide. Sometimes you might need embellish the piece to add the expressiveness you want back into the MIDI.

One last thing, after a few years of doing this will I just be able to load up any MIDI and play it really easily instead of it taking hours? and whats the best way to practice aswell??
Also is it okay to play synthesia through a samsung phone?

Yes, with enough practice you will be able to sight-read MIDI files.
The best way to start practicing would be through a computer plugged into your piano. This allows you to get instant feedback from Synthesia as well as a descriptive log on the history of your performances. Keeping a journal has always been regarded as one of the best ways to improve any skill and Synthesia does this for you.
It's fine to play without being attached or through your phone, but it's like taking the training wheels off so you'll have less assistance.