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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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2 yrs 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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Randi
2 yrs 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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Randi
2 yrs 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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Randi
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Status check! (also pick your piece!)
@Tammy Very lovely playing!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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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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Randi
2 yrs ago
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Status check! (also pick your piece!)
I have chosen Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement (that's the only movement I can dream of playing!). My dad taught me to play this when I was a kid, so truth be told,…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Status check! (also pick your piece!)
@Brett Miller Well done! It's a lovely piece. You're starting out strong!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
The first movement of Moonlight Sonata holds a special place in my heart. I would like to share it with you all. I hope the timing on 2/14 works for me.
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Level 5 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
Thank you for this! I think the quiz is pretty accurate for me. Of the pieces recommended, I have already played Moonlight (I), Bach's Invention in C major (currently working on C minor - these…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Piano Level System
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Re: Read Me and FAQ
This is exactly what I need to stay motivated during the holidays. Thank you!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
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Re: Group 1
Hi Everyone. Randi from California here. Arpeggios are always challenging for me. I just can't seem to get them smooth. I've checked out the Joseffy exercises.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
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Re: Group 1
@Sindre Skarelven @Jackie I also received an email with the link directly to this group. If you've posted here, I'm guessing you're in Group 1?
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
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Here is my first attempt at the Czerny Op 599 No 85. I have noted the questions I have. (Excuse the low-tech picture. I'm having some tech issues.)
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
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@Ben Laude Oh, of course. My mistake. Yes, A minor.
Thanks.
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
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Re: Group 3
I want to start easy and do a Czerny exercise: Op 599, number 85, attached. Next, I'd like to do Chopin's Waltz in E minor, also attached. I have only dabbled in theory (despite the years playing…
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2 yrs ago
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
Yes, please! And Thank you!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Group 2
@Harriet Kaplan Wow - you can play that really fast! I do hear some dynamics. Well done!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 2
@Jenny your posting does seem smoother from last week, much more relaxed. It's definitely a process. Great job!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 2
Here is my E minor in 6- and 7-note groupings. I tried thinking of the ending note to get there, as @Dominic Cheli suggested, but that didn't work so well for me. Too much thinking, I guess.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 2
@Jenny nicely done!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve your Scales!
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@Jenny That totally makes sense! I also have to stop and think which fingers are next, especially when there's cross-over/under coming up. I'll be on the call tomorrow.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Improve your Scales!
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@Jenny sometimes the stars just don't align for recording. :) These pieces are deceiving and harder than they look. I guess that's why they're exercises. Stick with it and you'll get it.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 2
@Natale Farrell you have a very nice touch on the keyboard. Your scales sound great!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Scales!
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Here's my latest Burgmuller. https://youtube.com/shorts/fXQCYUqNZ54?feature=share I'm working on a piece in E minor so I've been working on the note groupings for that scale.…
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Improve your Scales!
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