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Re: "Share the music you LOVE!" Recital
I already shared this in a general post, but since the theme is music you LOVE, I simply must submit this little piece by Alma Deutscher. But leave it out if you have enough interest from others.…
- Sam_Gralla
- 7 mths ago
- 10
- Community Concerts!
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Summer in Mondsee by Alma Deutscher

Hi tonebase! I finished my "holiday break" project to record this lovely little piece by Alma Duetscher. I found it surprisingly difficult to play well.…
- Sam_Gralla
- 7 mths ago
- 3replies
- 57
- General Discussion
Re: “Narrower Keys: A Game Changer for Pianists”
What a cool video! Wow, you did suddenly look so relaxed on the 5.5in. Since I can't even play maple leaf lag on a 6.5in, it makes me thing I need a 5.0 :). Looking forward to the stream this week.
- Sam_Gralla
- 10 mths ago
- 1
- Live Calendar
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Re: Double Fugue on a folk tune from my homeland.
Very cool! I was excited to try to read through it but I think it's a bit above my level :)
- Sam_Gralla
- 11 mths ago
- 2
- Composer's Corner
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Re: My new piano piece... 40 year resolution
Thanks so much for your comments, guys. Indeed, I like the idea of writing music that people might actually play. That's one reason I'm working on a viola sonata now.…
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- Composer's Corner
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My new piano piece... 40 year resolution

Hi tonebase! Back in college, I told my music professors I was going to focus on my (physics) career and then start writing music seriously when I turned 40.…
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 6replies
- 99
- 2
- Composer's Corner
Re: General Information!
Oh, this is neat. I've been doing some composing lately. I'll post a thread.
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Composer's Corner
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Re: May Melodies Concert!
Hi Dominic - Please take me off this one. You have more than enough already, and I now have a partial conflict. I'll try to catch as much as I can of the recital!
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Community Concerts!
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Re: May Melodies Concert!
The existence of the recital inspired me to record! My son might play something too. Here's my contribution (Debussy Arabesque 1). Looking forward to listening to all of you! https://youtu.…
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 5
- Community Concerts!
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Re: End of the Year Challenge: Watch Party!
sounds fun. Here is my year-end accomplishment, which I also posted in one of the threads. https://youtu.be/_XSvV7cqqQc
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 4
- Live Calendar
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
@Gail Starr Yes, I bought a rode NT5 "matched pair" after advice on pianoworld forums, along with a focusrite usb audio interface, which I hook up to a windows laptop.…
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
@Marc M Thanks Marc and all for the encouragement and warm words of welcome. Yeah, a bit of an understatement on the piano :D. I had a Charles Walter upright since 2011,…
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 2
- End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
I bought a nice piano, joined tonebase, promised myself I would learn and upload this piece, and here it is! I learned so much from the experience.
- Sam_Gralla
- 1 yr ago
- 5
- End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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