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Re: Share a personal tradition or ritual you have related to your music practice!
@Natalie Peh @Gail Starr I may actually start using it now! I downloaded it awhile back, but didn't really use it, but if y'all are on there it could be fun!!
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Re: Sign Up for NEXT Tonebase Community Concert!
@Sahana Mahadevan October 31 is the next Community Concert: https://piano-community.tonebase.co/t/35h99jv/a-halloween-recital
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1 yr ago
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@Juan Carlos Olite Simply gorgeous, Juan Carlos. Your playing is so inviting and warm, I want to curl up in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and listen to you play!
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Re: An Autumnal Recital!
It was a wonderful concert! It felt more like we were in our living rooms, playing for and talking with each other. Thanks @Vidhya for being quick to post an alternate link so everyone could perform…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
@Vidhya Bashyam So beautiful, Vidhya! I enjoy hearing the sensitivity and gentleness you bring to this piece.
Michelle R
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Re: Group 2
@Marc M Great job, Marc! I enjoyed listening to the Brahms especially. Hope you had a good camping trip.
Michelle R
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Re: Group 2
@Lindsay Garritson Thank you so much for your feedback, Lindsay! Yes, I heard the change from E natural to F natural in the scale but didn't want to record again - this it is something i'm actively…
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Re: Group 2
@Natalie Peh Thanks, Natalie!
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Re: If you could play any other instrument, what would it be and why?
I think I would choose voice. I grew up in a family of wonderful singers, and while my voice is not great, I am moved by beautiful a cappella singing more often than by any other "instrument.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
@Andrea Buckland Very nice, Andrea - the sound is so rich and full.
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Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
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Re: Group 2
@Natalie Peh Nice work, Natalie!
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Re: Group 2
@Marc M Super nice, Marc! I especially enjoyed listening to the exercise with upper and lower voices only, appreciating the attention you gave to the interaction between the two voices.
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Re: Group 2
@Juan Carlos Olite @Priya Viseskul @Gail Starr thank you so much for your kind comments, piano friends! Gail, you're so funny - but I understand. I only sing when no one is around,…
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Re: Group 2
@Juan Carlos Olite The Nocturne section is so beautiful. Your elegant playing is perfect for it!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
@Gail Starr this is fantastic, Gail! I always love your energy - every piece you play comes alive under your fingers!
Michelle R
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Re: Group 2
@Priya Viseskul This is all very pretty, Priya. I hope you learn the entire Mendelssohn, as your playing is so peaceful and gentle.
Michelle R
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
@Vidhya Bashyam Lovely, Vidhya. I actually used your recording to play along with to be sure I had everything correct (except for the turn, as I don't know how to do that just yet). Thank you! :-)
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@Vidhya Bashyam Thanks, Vidhya!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
And here's my RH alone - melody Mendelssohn. My teacher encourages me to sing what I'm going to play (I spent quite a bit of time on the Schumann "Melodie" from the Album for the Young,…
Michelle R
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@Lindsay Garritson Thanks, Lindsay. I'm feeling better and am joining in with all my Tonebase friends!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
@Juan Carlos Olite beautiful, as always!
Michelle R
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I'm starting to feel better and so am now getting started. Here is my C Major scale exercise. My teacher and I are doing something specific currently with my left hand work that I couldn't quickly…
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@Marc M Sounding good, Marc!
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@Gail Starr Thanks for the encouragement, Gail. I did this interesting thing called "watch the video" and realized that I can, indeed, do most of what is being assigned.…
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Re: Do you have any music-related bucket list items? Share one and why it's important to you.
@Alexander Weymann I agree with Andrea - I'd be happy to be part of your audience, too!
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