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Score -Marina Lomasov - Etude op 10 -8
Hello Tonebase, I believe that in Bar 1, the B after the trill is not "naturalized". Can you please confirm ? Thank you...
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I've just finished the Music Theory Basic's Course, any further material recommendations? books, videos...
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Besides Chopin Op. 10 No. 1, are there any other advanced pieces suitable for beginners?
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TWI: Improving your Scales!
Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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