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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
I wanted to participate in the Mozart challenge, but could not go to the first session. I am a lifetime member. Can't seem to access to recording of that session,…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 2 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Romantic Miniatures: A Valentine’s Watch Party!
Wish I could be there! Going through cancer treatment instead...wanted to prepare a piece, but no time or energy! Hope to listen to the recording later.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 2 mths ago
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- Live Calendar
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Re: 🎹 The Romantic Music Challenge
I'm working on a vary short piece that I love- Chopin made an arrangement of a Polish Hymn Tune that Kyohei Sorita played in the 18th Chopin competition.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 3 mths ago
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- Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Week 4: Submit Your Recording for the Chopin Watch Party!
@Paul Larson Beautiful. Also working on this but probably not ready to perform...unless a lot slower...Thanks for the inspiration though.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 6 mths ago
- Chopin Challenge
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Re: Week 4: Submit Your Recording for the Chopin Watch Party!
I'm confused! October 17th on my calendar is a Friday, not Tuesday....not sure I can make an entry by the 15th either....😟
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 6 mths ago
- Chopin Challenge
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Aleksandra Bogomaz Thanks. Got the "original" marked up copy.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 7 mths ago
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- Study Groups
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Re: Which musician (non-pianist!) inspires you most?
Yo Yo Ma..so versatile, personable and such an all-around musician. Love many others...piano players, so I can't mention! ;)
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 7 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What's the most surprising thing you have learned about the piano?
I didn't know I was going to fall in love with this instrument! And...it's actually good for my arthritic hands-they almost always feel better after playing...…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 7 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Week 1 Goal “Pick Your Piece!”
Since we are working on this in the study group, I'll give Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4 a try. My first Chopin...hoping to advance to many more.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 7 mths ago
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- Chopin Challenge
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
I'd like to see the score too. Also not sure how to get back in to the great lesson that Dominic gave.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
- Study Groups
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
I started learning this piece today. I found that circling the note or notes that change in the bass line makes it much easier to learn. Most places are only a change of one note, or sometimes 2.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
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- Study Groups
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
Hi all I've never played any Chopin, though I've listened to a lot! This will be a nice challenge, though I don't know how far I'll get with it. I may have scheduling conflicts-will try to reconcile.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
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- Study Groups
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Mark Cooper Oh, what fun! You've got the bounce!!!
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Derek McConville @Derek McConville I really enjoyed this! Love the moving harmonies and rolling motion.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Victoria Macdonald Well done! I think you really have a good feel for thi piece-I'm inspired to try to learn it.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Sachi So ethereal and lovely--a gorgeous sound too!
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
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- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Juan Carlos Olite Gorgeous mood created!
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
Well here is la fille aux cheveux de lin. Not totally happy with this-had a hard time making a recording...and had Covid for the last 10 days. Tried playing from memory,…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
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- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far!
@Marc M Fantastic!! Love the sound quality!
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 2 Goal – Enter the World of Your Piece !
"The Girl With the Flaxen Hair" This first motif sets the stage for many permutations throughout the piece. The mood is serene and upbeat, though also soft and subtle.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 8 mths ago
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- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Debussy Challenge – Week 1 Goal “Pick Your Piece!”
@Michelle R Hi Michelle I know how you feel. Have you tried (or anyone else)" Page D'Album". It is little known and for me it was a great, easier work to start with.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 9 mths ago
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- Debussy Challenge
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Re: Debussy Challenge – Week 1 Goal “Pick Your Piece!”
I'll try "La fille aux cheveux de lin" -have been working at trying to play it from memory make it hang together better. I love the harmonies and want to do it justice.
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 9 mths ago
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- Debussy Challenge
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
Steinway
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 10 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Arthritis of finger knuckles
I started playing piano at age around 70. Arthritis progressed gradually -both thumbs, RH fingers. I feel extremely lucky to have a Taubman Technique teacher.…
- Cynthia_Crawford
- 10 mths ago
- 1
- Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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