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Re: Read Me and FAQ
@Sindre Skarelven Ok, I'm going to try the March of the Dwarfs today. It sounds like so much fun!
Gail Starr
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 1: Taking your first steps!
Welcome to the Tonebase family, Chris! You are doing a great job resurrecting this lovely piece. Can't wait to hear more.
Gail Starr
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Which musician (non-pianist!) inspires you most?
The Beaux Arts trio (which, of course, includes Menachem Pressler) pops to mind because I was lucky enough to participate in a masterclass with them as a 12-year-old.…
Gail Starr
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: Which musician (non-pianist!) inspires you most?
@Rebecca Penneys You were truly blessed to learn from the best!
Gail Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: Tell us about your favorite memory performing for an audience (of 1 or more people!)
@Dominic Cheli Fabulous Goldbergs! I love how you combine a pristine technique with energy and musicality.
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
Discussion of the Week
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Re: Tell us about your favorite memory performing for an audience (of 1 or more people!)
Until I discovered Tonebase, nearly ALL my performances were always with amateur orchestras and chamber groups. Many years ago, as a teenager, I played both cello and piano with our All-State…
Gail Starr
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Discussion of the Week
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Re: Week 1: Taking your first steps!
I've always meant to learn some Grieg, and this is just the motivation I needed. Thanks, Dominic!
Gail Starr
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Read Me and FAQ
I'd love to try some of these gems! I'll take a look at the choices and pick a few.
Gail Starr
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1 yr ago
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: How to deal with thumb arthritis
@Ahmed El-Gabry Thank you for the video!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Let's Play: Spanish Music!
Excellent! I'm in and I'll try to learn Asturias in 3 days (leaving town and won't have a piano after that!)
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Mini Challenges
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Re: A Journey into the world of Spanish Music (with Magdalena Baczewska)
What an inspirational class, Magdalena & Dominic! Thank you for introducing us to this spectacular music. I decided to look into Albeniz a bit to pick something to start.…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
Live Calendar
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Natalie Peh So lovely! I love your light touch and phrasing.
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Watch Party!
Dominic, you did a magnificent job of not only sharing your own fabulous Rachmaninoff performances but making everyone feel welcome and relaxed about contributing to this wonderful community…
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
But, I'm pretty sure I have read through every single Classical & Romantic Trio, Quartet and Quintet! And performed a bunch of them, too.
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Vidhya Bashyam You are WAY ahead of me! I am just getting to know basic Romantic repertoire because until Tonebase, my music hobby was only playing chamber music.…
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Vidhya Bashyam You are brilliant! I had totally forgotten about that version. How do you know so much???
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Natalie Peh This is one of my VERY favorite pieces in the whole wide world. It inspired me to learn cello in the first place! (Although, I'm dropping the cello now...…
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Ching Lee Goh I can't wait to see your video, Ching Lee!
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Ching Lee Goh Thank you so much, Ching Lee!
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
What a dreamy feeling with lovely balance and breath! Can't wait to hear all of it!
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Watch Party!
@Pauline Super interesting!
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
Live Calendar
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Michelle R Thank you so much for introducing me to this playful and evocative piece. This Rachmaninoff Challenge is teaching me so much!
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Vidhya Bashyam This is exceptional. I usually only ask ChatGPT for help in menu planning (which it does quite well). I need to expand my explorations, LOL!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Tammy Thank you so much!
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Re: Week Two: Rachmaninoff's "Strawberry on the Keyboard"
@Thurmond R Thank you for your lovely description, Thurmond. Believe it or not, my great aunt (born in 1898) WAS a pianist for silent movies!! She said it was a very cool job and she was well paid.
Gail Starr
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2 yrs ago
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My favorite activity is chamber music, but I love learning solo repertoire now here at Tonebase.
I'm so excited to meet other pianists from all around the globe.
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