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Re: Group 1 Hello. I am still working through lesson 1. There is a lot there for me to work on. I am working on Mozart Sonata in C. Here is a link to the first section.…
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- 7 mths ago
- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: How do you memorize music? I find that memorization comes naturally to me. I do need to put effort into tricky bits, or bits that are repeated in a piece but in a slightly different pattern.…
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- 7 mths ago
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Re: Group 1 Hello. Thanks for the first video. Yes, lots to experiment with. My question is about the drop. Maybe I'm being too literal, but it seems dropping the arm has to coincide with the phrasing.…
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- 8 mths ago
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Re: Group 1 I am very much looking forward to adding some tools to make my piano playing more expressive. I am an intermediate player currently working on Mozart Sonata in C.…
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- 8 mths ago
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Re: If you could play any other instrument, what would it be and why? I love the sound of the cello and the French horn. Being a pianist (and clarinetist in school), I think the cello (any string instrument, actually) has a steep learning curve,…
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- 10 mths ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?” I've been following Tiffany Poon. She is a thoughtful, emotional musician who shares her thoughts, process and practice with her fans. https://www.tiffanypoon.…
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- 10 mths ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?” @Dylan I found him when I was learning Maple Leag Rag, which he can transpose into whatever key you'd like! https://youtu.be/9DyHFonnu2E?si=YrBILvtOgeTMLeAA
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- 10 mths ago
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned What a nice idea. I'd like to share my Maple Leaf Rag. I am also confused about when to post. I'm not ready to post it yet, but it seems there is some time.…
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- 11 mths ago
- End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist? Playing the piano has always been relaxing for me. I stopped playing when i went away to college and picked it up again in my late 50s. It was my go-to stress reliever during my tumultuous teens.…
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- 11 mths ago
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Re: I'm too timid when I play :o Thanks, everyone, for your great advice! Just some comments to some comments:) Yes, "feeling" the music may help me overcome this hurdle. My teacher suggested singing along for other pieces I have…
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- 11 mths ago
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I'm too timid when I play :o
Hello All. I am prepping The Maple Leaf Rag for a recital in January. My teacher tells me that I am too timid when I play it. Too prim and proper. I am generally not a timid person - she wants my…
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- 11 mths ago
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Re: Seymour & Ben at the Piano is my favorite series Yes, clearly there is so much mutual respect there. The banter is highly entertaining. :)
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- 11 mths ago
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Re: Improving your arpeggios in every way! with Dominic Cheli @Dominic Cheli but of course. I should have know that.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Improving your arpeggios in every way! with Dominic Cheli @Lc thanks for that!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Improving your arpeggios in every way! with Dominic Cheli 2 things: 1. Thank you for another great webinar. @Dominic Cheli were you going to add a document with "11 Russian chords"? Is it here someplace and I don't see them? 2.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: How do you handle criticism and use it to improve your musicianship? There are 2 people in my musical life who comment on my musicianship: my teacher and my husband (carefully ). Everyone else says they like what I play.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's the most beautiful place where you've ever played your instrument? Every year the San Francisco Botanical Garden hosts Flower Piano. They place grand pianos throughout the park for anyone to play. It's so beautiful and peaceful to play among the gardens.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: How many pieces do you work on at a time? I usually have a few things going on: a piece that may end up in a recital, 1 or 2 exercises (currently Czerny 849), another study piece (currently Bach's inventions).…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: READ ME and FAQ Done. Sorry about that.
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- 1 yr ago
- The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
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Re: READ ME and FAQ Hello, Here is my Kulau Sonatina Op 20 No 1. I am working on scales. There are lots of opportunities to practice in here! https://youtu.be/enJuyUm_ass
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- 1 yr ago
- The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
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Re: Week 2: Amplifying your message! @Vidhya Bashyam You're really bringing out the melody. Lovely playing.
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- 1 yr ago
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- "Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Amplifying your message! @Judith That is sounding great! Your musicality is coming through. You're encouraging me to play this piece. It's so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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- 1 yr ago
- "Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Week 2: Amplifying your message! My favorite bars are 57 and 58. These seem to be the calm before the final storm. I try to make these as light as I can to bring as much positive emotion as can be had in a minor key.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Status check! (also pick your piece!) @Tammy Very lovely playing!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Status check! (also pick your piece!) @Gillian You are off to a great start. I agree - when I listen to my recordings they are never as expressive and I though they were. Maybe we can get some pointers from the experts.…
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- 1 yr ago
- "Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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