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Re: Arthritis of finger knuckles @Steve Mendoza I am scheduled for knee replacement surgery in June 2025. In addition to thumb arthritis, my right knee is so painful it makes walking difficult and exercise impossible.…
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Re: What is the most accessible piano concerto(s) for a first-timer? I think the Schumann concerto in a minor is a good choice. It avoids the articulation issues of Mozart’s works, which may be deceptively easy. The a minor work is comfortable technically,…
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GENERAL HAND POSITIONS OF THE GREAT PIANISTS
YouTube has made it possible to see virtuoso pianists’ hands up close and personal. When I observe Yuja Wang’s hands she has a decided arch you can almost see under,…
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Re: Who was your first music teacher and what valuable lesson did they teach you? My very first piano teacher was a nun at the school I attended, when I was in first grade. She taught me to develop a regular practice and to enjoy it. I also had a fear of swallowing vitamin pills.…
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Re: Unlock your Full Pianist Potential with Edna Golandsky Would love tips on playing octaves. I have small-ish hands, and experience fatigue when playing them.
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Re: Arthritis of finger knuckles @Michael Dunning I was wondering what foods are/aren’t allowed on your anti-inflammatory eating protocol? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Euphoria and the Taubman Technique @Agnes It's amazing that your mother began piano at the age of 80, and happy that it helped with her recovery. I've read some material on brain plasticity,…
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Re: Euphoria and the Taubman Technique @Brian Buchbinder I’ll be 72 on 8/22! I’m totally inspired by your post as I lost both parents recently(mom was 96, dad 97). For some reason that made me feel old all of a sudden,…
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Re: Euphoria and the Taubman Technique @Brian Buchbinder Your experience with private lessons must be fantastic. I know what you mean about being taught by performers rather than a true pedagogue.
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Re: Euphoria and the Taubman Technique @Agnes I am so happy you found a Taubman teacher. I had so many issues with muscle tension, and I did all the "Independent Finger Exercises" that can actually cause injury.…
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Euphoria and the Taubman Technique
In the following YT video, Dorothy Taubman proclaims that "the feeling of playing at the keyboard should feel euphoric". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suwdLaYBaAs I am just beginning the Tonebase…
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May we have a short tutorial on a section of Mendelssohn Piano Concerto 1 3rd mvt?
Can we have a tutorial on just the section of 3rd movement of Mendelssohn's piano concerto no. 1 in g minor which starts at measure 70(a tempo). I have great difficulty with the repeating 16th note…
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Re: How to deal with thumb arthritis First off, I have to thank everyone who answered from the bottom of my heart. This is a wonderful, creative, compassionate community and I'm so fortunate to be part of it.…
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How to deal with thumb arthritis
Anyone dealing with thumb arthritis? Both thumbs started to hurt suddenly about a year ago, and I'm wondering if someone could share how they deal with this.
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Re: What creates a virtuoso like Yuja Wang? No, I think it's more than that....sure, dedication and excellent training are important. But every person is different, and their conception of the form and structure of a piece of music can differ…
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What creates a virtuoso like Yuja Wang?
I regularly follow Yuja on Youtube, and have listened to her recordings since she was around 18 years or so. The jump in her technique from her graduation recital from Curtis Institute into a…
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Re: Rebuilding piano technique after a long hiatus. @Sarah Hansel Just re-visited the forum. Thanks for your reply, I appreciate your helpful advice.
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- 1 yr ago
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Rebuilding piano technique after a long hiatus.
I’ve been away from the piano for quite some time. My technique needs a complete overhaul, and this can be very discouraging, I recorded myself to really hear the damage and it was painful to listen…
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Re: Conquering Stage Fright @Hazel Your comment about "safety in numbers" hit the mark. That's why I do a lot of accompanying, which I love. I'm not the main focus of the audience and have the music available so no fear of…
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Re: Conquering Stage Fright Hi Hazel, The feelings you described are exactly what I go through. It's almost a relief to know that I'm not the only one who goes through this, and I too wonder why I put myself through it all.…
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Re: Conquering Stage Fright This is an important topic for me as well. I suffer from severe stage fright as do both my parents. Perhaps there is a gene partly responsible for this....…
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Re: Unrequested feedback about Tonebase content @martin Thanks! I don’t mind not participating live, as long as I can view the presentation. I understand a small group makes people feel at ease sharing.…
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Re: Unrequested feedback about Tonebase content Maybe the first intensive should be about how to feel comfortable trying new things in front of large groups of people! All kidding aside, this reminded me of a midnight holiday sale at a Walmart.…
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Re: Unrequested feedback about Tonebase content @martin Hi, I am new to tonebase, and love it. However, my first disappointment was not getting into a two week intensive due to demand. That would be perfectly OK if the intensive presentation is…
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Stroke survivor possible to play piano again? Hi, I am so sorry for what you have been and are going through. My mom had major strokes in her 30’s. She started a jewelry manufacturing firm in her early 20’s,…
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- 2 yrs ago
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