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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
I have to say [ though I have never owned one] it would be Bechstein....the reason I say this is I played 7 different ones in a separate room at a dealer [ years ago] and if I closed my eyes I could…
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Just a Whisper...piano solo
Hello everyone, This is my first time here so hopefully I am in the right place and following protocol. Certain keys [ at certain times] trigger ideas for me. In this case it's G# minor.…
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Re: Piano teacher
Also, where are you located perhaps someone here has a connection to your area.
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rada_neal
2 mths ago
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Re: Piano teacher
Wow, I am sorry to hear all that...does your son perhaps have a friend that has a teacher that works well...I would definitely change course.
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2 mths ago
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Re: How do you memorize music?
@Jon Nakamoto I can agree with this Jon as when sightreading I don't think only read...when memorizing I have to learn to understand.
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rada_neal
7 mths ago
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Re: How do you memorize music?
Hello Everyone, What works best for me is repetition. I also play the piece in my mind away from the piano. Experts have always said we only use a small portion of our brain so I like to challenge…
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rada_neal
7 mths ago
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Re: Music YOU composed Watch Party!
@Mary Mathews what a nice comment. I'm so l glad you enjoyed my piece.....I do this because I love it and when it hits home with anyone else...it is...well...magical:)
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rada_neal
9 mths ago
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Re: Music YOU composed Watch Party!
@Sharon Giberson so glad it appeals to you and thanks for the compliment.
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9 mths ago
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Re: Tell us about your favorite memory performing for an audience (of 1 or more people!)
I don't know that this is my favorite memory but it is definitely one I'll never forget. Time was around 1980 in a restaurant somewhere near Sydney. It was lunch time and the place was packed.…
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rada_neal
9 mths ago
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Re: Music YOU composed Watch Party!
@Kerstin thank-you and bravo on your playing. MY piece is also on youtube.....
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9 mths ago
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Re: Music YOU composed Watch Party!
Hello Tonebase, I am sharing my piece ' Just a Whisper'. Studying the piano is a lifelong adventure and we who play are so lucky to have the opportunity to enhance our skills.…
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9 mths ago
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Re: Balance in: Writing on a score vs just reading.
@Michael Bruce I'm of the same mind set here:)
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rada_neal
10 mths ago
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Re: Balance in: Writing on a score vs just reading.
@Michael Bruce I bought an IPad Pro/pencil as well but so far am faster at the old fashioned way. Hopefully this year I will advance those skills and the technology will streamline my songs for me.
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10 mths ago
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Re: Balance in: Writing on a score vs just reading.
I would say the best system is repetition and being creative. Try your ideas and see what you like and see how you can apply that creativity to your learning. Have fun:)
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10 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
My favorite part is knowing there is a vast repertoire to discover and learn.
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rada_neal
10 mths ago
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Re: YOUR “VOICE” AT THE PIANO.
Listening and being able to determine if what I hear I like or don't like is key for me. I do sing melodies in my head and of course a quality instrument in an acoustic environment is ideal and…
rada neal
rada_neal
10 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
There's something about the vibration and energy that passes into the hands of a pianist and ultimately to the soul that I can't describe other than it's magical.
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11 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
Since the piano is ' the worlds' favorite instrument' and is its own orchestra, I love that I have the opportunity to learn anything that's to my liking.…
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11 mths ago
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Re: What's the most beautiful place where you've ever played your instrument?
Probably in our home in Colorado but we don't live there anymore. I envision a concert at Cabrillo Monument [ Pt. Loma, San Diego]. I actually played for a proposal on the point [ outside]...…
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rada_neal
1 yr ago
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Re: Piano education
My experience has shown between the ages of 6-7 works best. While some younger children can have ear training most are not reading well enough yet. 10 of course is never to let to start but hopefully…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Do you have any music-related bucket list items? Share one and why it's important to you.
My bucket list would be to perform a concert @Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego. It can all be done....just needs a ton of money. Maybe a philanthropist in San Diego would like to host the…
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rada_neal
1 yr ago
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Re: Ricardo Iznaola: What is "Good" Practice?
We are all not the fastest, not the tallest etc...but what we do bring is our art , our unique individuality. Some will appreciate what we do and others maybe not so much.…
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rada_neal
1 yr ago
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Re: How has your taste in music changed over the years?
In my younger days my ear disliked any dissonances.....now they intrigue me:)
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1 yr ago
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Re: What's your favorite classical music era and why?
Definitely the Romantic!
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1 yr ago
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Re: What advice would you give your beginner-self?
I always like to sight-read both hands the entire piece....I would tell myself ok but after the first time through to go for ' chunks' ,'more difficult passages' first...…
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1 yr ago
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