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Re: Group 1
Yes, I find the Czerny tricky -- glad you do, too! I also find it hard to do the scales the way you taught us (Russian method). Every time I try it, I mess up my fingering.…
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
@Gail Starr Thank you so much. I'm doing better and will start practicing again. BTW...every time I see your name I can't help wondering whether you are related to Brenda Starr -- one of my…
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
@Gail Starr Thank you so much, Gail. I appreciate the encouragement! Yes, the piano is so important to me during this new stage of the journey...
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
I haven't felt well this week -- have only done a little bit of practice, and haven't felt ready to record and post yet. I am very sorry, because I really want to give this intensive the attention…
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
@Denise if you make it private, no one can see it. If you make it unlisted, those who have the link can open it.
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
@Andrea Buckland Thanks for sharing this. So glad your treatment was successful. Play on, cancer free!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
@Denise Thanks so much for sharing your story! Loved it!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
This is the first time I've been involved in an interactive program through Tonebase, and I thought I'd introduce myself to the group. I think it would be nice if we would each write a little bit…
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Group 1
Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. I'd like to add one more Tonebase lesson to the scales-related list you posted. Daniela Bracchi has a marvelous lesson on Bach's Musette in D Major,…
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Improve your Scales!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
@Martin Thank you.
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
@Martin I didn't get my DM. Will I get it through my e-mail? Or will I find it on the site?
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
Thank you so much! Very excited!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
Dominic, I am #7 on the list. When will we be notified about enrollment? I did print out the assignments.
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
Thank you, Dominic, So excited!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: What Apps you're using to structure your practice?
imslp.org, musescore, MusicNotes, and my beloved Virtual SheetMusic.com (not in the order listed).
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
Please sign me up!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Stroke survivor possible to play piano again?
I am so sorry you have been going through this, and wish you a full recovey.
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- General Discussion
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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
@Peter Golemme Well, I loved it, and I don't know why you think George wanted something e! Its5your own improvisation.
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- Improvising Classically with George Ko!
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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
@Peter Golemme Fabulous, Peter! Sounded like Klezmer to me!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- Improvising Classically with George Ko!
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Re: What are the Two Week Intensives?
I want to sign up! How will we know when the sign-up period starts?
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Best books and material for Scale Practice!
I'd like more examples of applications for using scales, especially for advanced beginners. Thank you!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Quick Tips: Trills!
Exactly what I needed! Trills!
- Barbara_Blakeslee
- 3 yrs ago
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- Live Calendar
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