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Re: Group 1
@Marc M You must have ESP because her video popped up NEXT in my stream to watch, LOL!
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- 1 yr ago
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- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: Group 1
@Dr. Leann Osterkamp He Thank you! I'll focus on articulation instead of dynamics in this piece, and see how it sounds.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M I hope they do! My son used to let me accompany him on violin, but he did NOT have a knack for that instrument and decided to try singing after 6 LONG years of (frustrated) practicing.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Group 1
I'm working on a Bach P&F (Book 1, D Maj). I am having a tough time making the LH loud enough and marcato enough (but not TOO loud) to give a strong base line without getting in the way of the…
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: Group 1
@Dr. Leann Osterkamp He Ah ha! That is so interesting. I was thinking the rainbow motion was a way to relax the arm/wrist, not just something nice to look at.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: Group 1
@Marc M Marc, you read my mind. I was wondering exactly about how Claire H's approach (and other pianists like Tiffany Poon) who seem to employ graceful arcs in their playing.…
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: Group 2
@Stephanie So glad your wrist is starting to feel better!
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite I admire the way you breathe with every phrase. So clear and thoughtful.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M pretty soon you can include them in the videos just like Paul Barton does with his little daughter, Emilie!
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Which tonebase workbooks have benefited you the most?
I’m loving the Practice Breakdowns! I actually printed it out and left it in the kitchen to study with my coffee ☕️…but when my husband saw it there he interpreted the title to mean that practicing…
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- 1 yr ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
@Roy James-Pike ooooh! I am so happy that you got to hear his variations in person!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
@Kerstin Did you get to attend his masterclasses at Andrea Buckland’s music school also? I didn’t know you lived so close to each other. ♥️
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M Great playing PLUS you know an impressive number of dinosaur 🦖 names! I bet your kids were thrilled with this! 🥰
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Michelle R What a charming piece!
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Gail Starr Well, I’m afraid I’m quite late in starting the challenge. But, better late than never, right?
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Alexander Weymann What lovely phrasing and dynamics! You are well on your way to mastering this amazing work.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Alexander Weymann It sounds VERY difficult and now I want to learn it! Great job!
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: General information for the Practice Plan Challenge!
@Alexander Weymann I haven't even STARTED yet, LOL! Looks like I'll have to wait for the sequel.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 2
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Moszkowski Renewal?
Thank you so much, dear Will! Going to check this out right this minute. 😊
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Michelle's Diary of a Beginning Pianist
@Will Green So happy you are back! ❤️🙏
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 2
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Vidhya Bashyam I need to listen to these!
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Letizia what a wonderful start!
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Letizia These are REALLY challenging leaps, Letizia! Can't wait to hear you.
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@rebecca LAM I try to play it at a moderate tempo. I've heard it done quickly and it sounds rushed, I think. I haven't really worried about the left hand dynamics because I kind of get the sense that…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M My kid used to do that ALL the time! 😂
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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