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Re: "Music that you LOVE!" Concert
@Dominic Cheli Hi Dominic - I decided to make a video instead of playing live - probably less errors! Here is the link: https://youtu.be/uoAEH-yLCfg I will be attending to listen to everyone else!…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
1 mth ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Group 1
Here is my first take - only about 10 measures. I worked hours on this and only got 10 measures - oh well, have to start somewhere. It's very Mendelssohn-ish,…
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Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
2 mths ago
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Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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Re: Group 1
Hello everyone - haven't written any music in 10 years - and before that I had a 40 year lapse, so I am definitely going to be using a familiar piece as a reference!…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
2 mths ago
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Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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Re: How Do You Record Your Acoustic Piano?
@Sachi I have a Zoom Q8 that I used for awhile - 2 problems: The camera lens has a lot of distortion - the edges curve, so straight lines end up curved.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
2 mths ago
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General Discussion
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Re: How Do You Record Your Acoustic Piano?
I've been through many revisions of my recording setup over the years. And I do like to keep it simple, since obsessing over recording quality is not something I like to do.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
2 mths ago
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General Discussion
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Re: WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
@Michelle R Thanks Michelle!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
The "big" piece that I learned this year was actually 3 pieces - the three preludes by George Gershwin. I took these on with the intention of performing them as a set in a couple of live recitals in…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: "Music that you LOVE!" Concert
Pencil me in for Mendelssohn's Song without Words op 30-1, about 5 minutes at my slow pace!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
I am retired, an early riser, and approaching 70 in a couple of months. All of which factors into my practice routine! I do 2 practice sessions every day,…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
4 mths ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: What's the most beautiful place where you've ever played your instrument?
Spivey Hall near Atlanta, Georgia. One of the music groups I belong to has an annual members concert there, and I have played in it the last two years. A beautiful recital hall with two Hamburg…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
5 mths ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: DOW: What's the most memorable feedback you've received about your playing?
When I had been taking lessons for a few years (I was about 60 at the time), I was playing something loud and dramatic - at least I thought it was - and my teacher says "How loud would you say you…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
5 mths ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: Share a personal tradition or ritual you have related to your music practice!
If I didn't have my little habits and quirks, I might not get any practicing done! I keep track of my hours using an app designed for tracking billable hours.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
5 mths ago
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: How would an acoustic grand piano sound under zero gravity?
If there is air, the same as in gravity. But if there is no gravity the action will not work. Piano actions depend on gravity to function. The grand hammers fall back under gravity after striking the…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
6 mths ago
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Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Group 2
Hi everybody! Looks like a lot of fun ahead!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
6 mths ago
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Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
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Re: How to mark up your score for secure memorization and faster “re-learning!”
@Harriet Kaplan You can move the annotate toolbar - on my ipad there is a symbol with three horizontal lines. Grab that and move the toolbar up and down.
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
7 mths ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: "Back to school" Recital!
Hi Dominic! I would like play the 3 preludes by George Gershwin. Yes, all 3. About 7 minutes...
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
8 mths ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Interesting Photos of Famous Musicians- Which is your Favorite?
Lots of fun! I have an old book that I'm guessing is out of print, since I can only find it listed at used bookstores: "Great Composers in Historic Photographs".…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
8 mths ago
Discussion of the Week
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Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
Here is my final take on Grieg's "Gade" opus 57-2. Slightly faster, but I doubt I could ever get it to Allegro. I like it at this tempo, but maybe that is because I am used to hearing it this way!…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@CK Lau Loved it - and the title fits the music, and your playing, very well.
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@Marc M Sounds great Marc! Nice style!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
Here is the current state of my "Gade". I haven't quite got the ending yet - lots of mistakes there. And I have stopped worrying about the tempo - it is what it is!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 2: Fully immersed in Grieg's musical landscape
@Sindre Skarelven Wonderful!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 2: Fully immersed in Grieg's musical landscape
@Gail Starr Hi Gail, that might be too much pressure for me! But my wife will be there - look for Laurie playing clarinet - her entire woodwind quintet will be there!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 2: Fully immersed in Grieg's musical landscape
@Gail Starr Wow Gail, that is great after only 9 days!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 1: Taking your first steps!
@Sindre Skarelven Fantastic! And from memory too!
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
9 mths ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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