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Re: What's your favorite classical music era and why?
Thanks, Linda. I love many other kinds of music, too, in addition to classical. Not rap, and not hip hop, though do like "Hamilton."
Barbara Blakeslee
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8 mths ago
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Re: What's your favorite classical music era and why?
This may be a cop out, but I simply cannot choose! I love the different periods and they each feed different parts of my soul. I've never been able to answer questions about my favorite composer,…
Barbara Blakeslee
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Re: What is the most memorable moment in a music lesson you’ve ever had?
@Astrida So depressing to think that teachers can be so discouraging to students!
Barbara Blakeslee
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9 mths ago
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Re: Digital baby grand : what is your experience
Stu Harrison of Merriam Music has reviewed some of the digital grands. He raved about Roland's newest ones. His reviews are always worth checking out.
Barbara Blakeslee
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9 mths ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
Oh, no! What a tragedy. A great loss.
Barbara Blakeslee
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9 mths ago
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Re: Digital baby grand : what is your experience
I use Pianoteq with a Roland RP 501R -- not the top model, and not their top action, though it is weighted and I love it. A new friend, who is a virtuoso concert pianist from Russia, was visiting me.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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9 mths ago
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Re: Digital baby grand : what is your experience
@STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY If you play with Pianoteq you have unlimited polyphony, because it is modeled, not sampled!
Barbara Blakeslee
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9 mths ago
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Re: Level 4 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Ben Laude Thank you. You are definitely right. I should be working in higher levels, and bearing down hard at the technique courses which are the same for all of the relevant levels.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 4 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
The quiz placed me at level 2, which I think is accurate, but I just learned the Kuhlau in level 4. I can pla6 it, but not with the full articulation, dynamics, and subtlety it deserves,…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 2 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
This is exactly what I needed! Even though there are only a few recommended pieces, the course list and labs are vast and deep. I am so appreciative of this structure!…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Matt I love the sound of Bluthners, which are unlike any other piano.
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Kathy Beautiful story!
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Edmund I use Pianoteq with my Roland digital piano, and find it thrilling to be able to play all the different piano models it offers. The sound and sensitivity/responsiveness is incredible.
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Georges Hengesch Wow! What a story! What a piano!
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Eleanor LivingPianos.com has beautifully restored pianos for sale, shipped anywhere in the continental US, and is highly regarded. They offer zero percent financing.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Shoshana's Practice Diary - Back to the Beginning
@Jason It's very easy to do using your cellphone camera. No special equipment required, although I do have a microphone stand with an attachment to hold my cellphone.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Shoshana's Practice Diary - Back to the Beginning
I love the approach you are taking. I listened to your playlist, and enjoyed being introduce to some composers I've never heard before. There is another series of books that you might really like.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 1
I was sorry to miss the Zoom meeting. This intensive has been helpful to me so far. I tried Orli's warm up stretches for my hands and will use them regularly.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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Re: Group 1
@Ben Laude Thank you! I love Tonebase.
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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Re: Group 1
Thank you, Orli, for that great intro and assignment. I was reassured by the way you set expectations. Working with a Mozart Sonata is a huge step for me.…
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 3
@Sofia Thank you. I'm in Group 1 and clicked on your group by mistake, but it was nice to see that someone else is working on this beautiful Sonata!
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 1
@Dominic Cheli @orlishaham Will we get an email when Orli posts an assignment?
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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Re: Group 3
@Sofia I'm working on the second movement of K545!
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 1
@Barbara Blakeslee On November 15th!
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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Re: Group 1
11:30 Pacific Coast Time (e.g., California), 2:30 East Coast Time (e.g., New York).
Barbara Blakeslee
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1 yr ago
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