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Re: Group 4
@Marc M great work! Thank you for such a thoughtful video. So sorry your kiddo is sick :( I definitely understood what you were saying in the discussion.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
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1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 1
@Vidhya Bashyam Nice work! Yes, I felt like, especially with the tempo you chose, the left pedal gave that brief feeling of distance. I liked how it also allowed your sound to blossom/open when you…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 2
@Priya Viseskul Great observations! I think that, unfortunately, some electric pianos do somewhat distort the intention/sound quality of the left pedal.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Re: Group 2
@Juan Carlos Olite I think you make a great point about interpreter vs. listener. I think it takes a lot of practice and experience to learn how to listen as an audience member while playing.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 1
@Jarkko Janhunen very nice work! The character of the passage really changed with your use of the left pedal! Although incredibly subtle, I noticed very tiny nuances in pacing/timing that naturally…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
@Bradley Marcotte great observations!
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
@Gail Starr You are welcome to use any edition you wish. The measure numbers may differ slightly. You can see more regarding edition in the comments below. :)
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
@Grace Yes, that appears to be an issue with the instrument, I'm glad you have a technician coming to help. Pianos tend to not be too happy at this time of year, when the heat comes on.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 2
@Richard Littlewood great question! I think every pianist will have a slightly different answer/preference, since we all have individual bodies! However, here are some ideas to play around with: 1.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 1
@Phara Paula Jean there is a free public domain version of Henle at https://imslp.eu/files/imglnks/euimg/a/ad/IMSLP711590-PMLP3848-Chopin-KKIVa-16-score.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
@ALICE although there are some marked differences in capability and tone between upright and grands, the basic function of the soft pedal remains the same.…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
@Marc M Henle has two different published editions, one earlier one later. The version you are referencing on IMSLP is a lot more complicated/unclear than the other version,…
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
Welcome, everyone! I'm looking forward to working with you all for the next two weeks! Let me know if you have any questions. -Leann
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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Re: Group 3
Welcome, everyone! I'm looking forward to working with you all for the next two weeks! Let me know if you have any questions. -Leann
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 2
Welcome, everyone! I'm looking forward to working with you all for the next two weeks! Let me know if you have any questions. -Leann
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 1
Welcome, everyone! I'm looking forward to working with you all for the next two weeks! Let me know if you have any questions. -Leann
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He
TWI
1 yr ago
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