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Dora Burak
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Software Developer (retired)
Block Island, RI
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Re: Week 3: Expression over Perfection
@Hazel that is really quite beautiful and I agree with you about a bit more contrast.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
7 mths ago
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Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Expression over Perfection
First, I’d like to echo Michelle’s thanks for the inclusive spirit of Domenic and the tonebase community. I too have only been playing for a few years and agree it can be very intimidating to…
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
7 mths ago
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Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
@Dr. Leann Osterkamp He Thank you! That is very helpful.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
7 mths ago
Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
Hi Leann, thanks for leading this TWI. I’ve chosen the Chopin Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2. It is probably at least two grades, if not more, above my current skill level,…
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
7 mths ago
Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
The sign up link worked for me but left me with the impression that we would be using the Notion app for this TWI, as opposed to tonebase forums.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
7 mths ago
Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Announcing the Schubert Challenge – Learn a Piece this month!
@Vidhya Bashyam I loved her playing - thanks.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
8 mths ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Week 1: Choose your Schubert Piece!
I've chosen the Kupelwieser Waltz, which I find particularly beautiful and perhaps not too difficult for my level. The main challenge will be attaining the correct right hand voicing as well as the…
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
8 mths ago
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Schubert Challenge
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Re: Announcing the Schubert Challenge – Learn a Piece this month!
I will be working on the Kupelwieser Waltz, but can’t commit to being ready until closer to July 21.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
8 mths ago
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Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Sounds of Summer: June Recital!
My apologies for the late notice, but I am not quite ready. But I’d love to join as audience.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
8 mths ago
Community Concerts!
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Re: Sounds of Summer: June Recital!
Hi, I’d like to play Bach 2 Part Inventions No. 1, probably recorded.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
9 mths ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Pauline thanks !
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
10 mths ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Gail Starr Thanks Gail. I did take the quiz and was assessed at Level 4. I think I must have cheated, as that seems way beyond where I would place myself.…
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
10 mths ago
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Bach is Difficult! A Live Q&A for Curious Pianists
Hi Dominic, I have been working on the Two Part Invention #1 in C Major. I watched the video with Seymour Bernstein and Ben Laude and have a question: if I play the eighth notes detached against two…
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
Dora_Burak
10 mths ago
Live Calendar
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
Hi everyone. My name is Dora. I grew up in New York, spent my career years in Boston and have since retired to Rhode Island. Although I briefly tried various instruments in the past,…
Dora Burak
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Dora_Burak
10 mths ago
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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