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@Nadja thank you.
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@Andrea LeVan I am so sorry to hear this. I pray for your recovery.
Bernice vonSaleski
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@Dominic Cheli Thank You for your advice, and putting this wonderful session together. I plan on adding these to my practice sessions. The Hanon book is excellent.…
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@Sedef CANKOCAK thank you. I just watched your recommendation. This really helps. I have gotten better, but after watching her, and tried her explanation it makes sense. Success.…
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6 mths ago
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@Andrea LeVan your sprints are great. Relaxing. I surely understand. I get more tense with the video. I have been doing a stretch before sitting down at the piano, and shaking my hands loosely.…
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6 mths ago
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@Sachi thank you. It is a beautiful piece.
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Thank you Dominic for the week 2 posting. I have started using your suggestions. I find that these are helping as I go back to pieces. For the passage part I am posting Adagio by Tomaso-Albinoi…
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7 mths ago
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Today’s video. I think, it is better than when I first started. Descending is still challenging. Being cognizant of relearning the correct fingering. I played softer, and fingers closer to the keys.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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@Josh Miller This is fabulous. Thank you for sharing the information, and the picture is very helpful. Learning from others is such a privilege.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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@Nadja thank you. It helps to have others give a boost. This kind of practice is all new to me, but decided to push myself out there.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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@Michelle R thank you for your encouragement.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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@Josh Miller Impressive. I like your creative practice. It takes it to another level. I like how you video your keyboard. Can you share how you did that? You are inspirational.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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Separated the hands again. I used advice below. I think, it is better ascending, but descending needs improvement. The bass I still struggle with trying to relearn new fingering.…
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7 mths ago
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@Sam Smith that was really good. It is helpful to watch others, and learn from them. Thank you for posting.
Bernice vonSaleski
Bernice_vonSaleski
7 mths ago
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@rebecca LAM , thank you for your advice. I will try that this afternoon. Bernice
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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@Josh , thank you. I will try that this afternoon. I appreciate your observation and expertise. Bernice
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7 mths ago
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@Sachi great job.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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@Michelle R thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
Bernice vonSaleski
Bernice_vonSaleski
7 mths ago
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@Michelle R lots of progress. Watching you is helping me to change old habits. Thank you.
Bernice vonSaleski
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7 mths ago
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Better than yesterday. Rewatching Dominic helped, and also others in Group 1. Having trouble descending. Remembering to slow down, hands a part, being cognizant of correct fingering,…
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7 mths ago
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This morning I decided to relook at Dominic’s video, and go back to square one. Refresh as I call it. I know I am not doing it correctly. Later today I am going to try to go slower, and relax.…
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7 mths ago
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@Dominic Cheli Thank you. I removed an earlier post, since the video did not work. Trying YouTube link. I have been practicing. I have gone back to basics.…
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@Sam Smith I like your idea about playing the scales on odd calendar days. Thanks for the idea.
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7 mths ago
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Hi Group I Teammates, and Dominic, I am Bernice. I am between intermediate and very early advanced level, and like to play for my own self enjoyment. I like the Tonebase courses,…
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