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Gail Ravin Starr
Gail_Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Winter Park, FL
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Currently working on (as of June 20, 2025):
Schubert: Moment Musical #6, D 780 (hope to learn the whole set)
Chopin: Etudes Op. 25: 1, 2 and 7
Mozart: Sonata K. 310
Beethoven: Sonata Op. 28
Schumann: Kinderszenen
Schumann: Fantasiestuck Op. 12
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Melanie Sinn Thank you so much, Melanie!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique!
@Ben Laude Thanks a million! You’re the BEST!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Re: Schubert - Piano Sonata in A major, D.664
Hey Michael! I listened to your recording again last night, and i think I MIGHT have an idea a you your left hand staccato (if that is what you were concerned about?).…
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Re: Schubert - Piano Sonata in A major, D.664
@Michael Yeah, when I took Organic I was 19 years old and it seemed easier than memorizing a whole Sonata, even back then! i don’t have time today, but I’ll get the score tomorrow and see if I can…
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Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Vidhya Bashyam Thank you, Vidhya! I trust your judgment totally.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
Hello, dear Bach enthusiasts! I finally got around to recording 2 of the Inventions...#4 and #8. I'm not sure if I picked appropriate tempi after listening to both Gould and Andras Schiff last night?
Gail Ravin Starr
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Gail Starr @Julie A. Z. Salut, Julie!Nous sommes ravis que vous soyez venue à Tonebase! Je tiens à vous écouter. Si vous avez envie de nous joindre, nous avons creer un petit groupe qui travaille…
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3 yrs ago
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Hace muchos años trabajé para una empresa textil internacional, ¡solía tener reuniones en Buenos Aires una o dos veces al año! @Mariano Welcome, Mariano!
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@Dan Donnell Welcome, Dan!
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@Mark Ware Welcome, Mark! You are working on some amazing repertoire. We totally understand the lack of time! Sometimes, I just watch videos of different pieces in the genre I'm interested in,…
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Michelle R Welcome, Michelle! We can't wait to hear you play. There are lots of friendly folks here who can answer any questions you may have.
Gail Ravin Starr
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3 yrs ago
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@Lc Welcome, LC! We can't wait to hear you play.
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@Marcel ¡Bienvenido, Marcelo! Estamos muy contentos de que se haya unido a Tonebase. Barcelona es una de mis ciudades favoritas. ¡Fui allí hace 5 años para aprender algo de español!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Lina Welcome, Lina! You have such a busy musical career. We can't wait to hear you play.
Gail Ravin Starr
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@Luis Mesquita Welcome, Luis! You will find lots of wonderful people here who can help you! Perhaps you should watch some of the videos that are more for beginners so that you can get some strong…
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@Jeremy Welcome, Jeremy! You will love this group. Everyone is very friendly and quite knowledgeable. Right now a bunch of us are learning the Bach Inventions together.…
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@Tammy I just read Jeremy's book and he actually studied with one of my teachers AND went to the same music camp I attended! Small world, huh? (Except I had a non-musical career,…
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Re: Memorizing
@Shoshana Kalson I agree! I was also telling @Natalie Peh that I really don't practice all that much, and that could be the entire problem, LOL!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Re: Memorizing
@Natalie Peh I think you are right! I really don't practice enough, like I did when I was a kid. Also, back then I had deadlines for competitions and concerts. Now, I just play for fun!
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Re: Jackie's practice diary for Mozart D minor concerto
Your fluidity and majesty of interpretation are simply wonderful! When are you playing this with an orchestra?
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Kerstin So sorry for not responding earlier! I help care for my wonderful 95-year-old father-in-law and he had several health difficulties over the past few weeks.…
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Melanie Sinn What a lovely job you have done on both of these! I just worked on #8 and now you've inspired me to try #13 also! We are thrilled you are part of the Tonebase village.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Juan Carlos Olite Yes, it IS f minor, and masterfully done. Every time I hear you play a piece, I want to learn it, too!
Gail Ravin Starr
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Andrea Buckland I love your singing tone and the way you gently echo the voices.
Gail Ravin Starr
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Sindre Skarelven Wow! This is my favorite! And lovely rubato at the end. I've worked on it also, so I'll try to record it tomorrow since we have a holiday in the USA.
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