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@ALICE I uploaded my video to YouTube, but when I try to include the link here, I get the error message. I have been successful in the past. I have a new laptop.…
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2 yrs ago
Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 2
Hello Group 2! I've had an on-again-off-again relationship with the piano since I was a kid. My dad taught me to play when I was in 2nd grade. No formal lessons.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Scales!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
I would like to sign up please!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: What are the Two Week Intensives?
Is this appropriate for people who are also taking lessons? Or would it be too much? Maybe that's up to the individual, depending on how much time they have to practice,…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
@Stephen Mendoza That's cool that Dominic talked about the pieces before playing them. I wonder why more performers don't do that. I am always tempted to do this when my school hosts recitals.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Discussion of the Week
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
@Laszko That must have been incredible!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
When I saw that Tonebase instructor Garrick Ohlsson was performing at Stanford's Bing Concert Hall in February, I immediately jumped on those tickets! He performed a dual piano concert with Kirill…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
@Thurmond R nicely done, Thurmond. I'm impressed you have it memorized after 1 month. There are some phrases that remind me of Invention 1, but this is clearly more complicated.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
@Vidhya Bashyam this is my first Invention. I was very excited when my teacher said I was ready to learn them. Then I tried playing the first one. Wow! Be careful what you ask for!…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
@Thurmond R thank you. I am trying to "feel" the music.
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
Here is my latest Invention 1. My teacher gave me a great idea for getting it right - cut each line so it's on a different piece of paper. Randomly play each piece until I make no mistakes.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Bach in March
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Re: WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
Thank you for sharing this Hilda! When you are first learning a piece, do you practice without embellishments first then add them later? Or work them in as you learn? Thanks!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Bach in March
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Re: Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
@Hilda Huang Thank you for the encouragement. It helps to have professional eyes on what I do. :)
Randi
Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
@Brett Gilbert Thanks for that. I will check it out!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
@Qingzhi That is lovely!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
I am excited to participate in this Bach challenge. Coincidentally, I started learning my first Bach piece (besides the Minuets) a month ago - Bach's Invention #1 in C major.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Bach in March
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Re: Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
@Michael I can relate to your comment about your brain getting confused. I am working on my first Bach piece (besides the Minuets), Invention #1. It makes my brain hurt! Good job.…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Bach in March
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Re: How To: Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (Tips/Advice/Analysis!) with Dr. Lisa Yui
I love this piece and am excited to get some professional input. I'm interested in getting some ideas for expression and dynamics. What do you think about when you play it?…
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Live Calendar
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Re: Randi's Practice
Even though I can't attend the concert this month, I am continuing to practice (of course I am!). Here is a week's worth of work on Chopin's D flat prelude, part A. The rest is coming along, too!
Randi
Randi
2 yrs ago
Your Practice Diary
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Re: Randi's Practice
I just realized that I have a conflict for the January Community Challenge. :( I hope there will be more as I really want to get involved!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: INTRODUCING: Your Personal Practice Diary!
Please remind me, when is the virtual concert? Thank you!
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Lucy's Practice Diary
@Qingzhi That happens to me all the time!! You play beautifully. Thanks for sharing this.
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Randi
2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Randi's Practice
And why does it always feel better than it looks/sounds on video? Is it me or does everyone feel this way?
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Randi
2 yrs ago
Your Practice Diary
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2 yrs ago
Your Practice Diary
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2 yrs ago
Your Practice Diary
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