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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Chad Langford Thank you for clearing up my confusion! I thought I knew my key signatures, when I heard it was C# and then saw NO sharps, I was starting to doubt myself.…
Gail Starr
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3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@shelljb Welcome to this group of fun-loving Community Challengers. We are so happy you are here!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Brahms Waltzes Community Challenge - General Discussion Thread!
@Aline Valade Hi Aline! I think the little X you see in the last 2 measures is supposed to be a « double » sharp. So, it takes the C, which in this key is a C# and adding the « X » then makes it a D.…
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Brahms Waltzes Community Challenge - General Discussion Thread!
@Monika Tusnady Where can I find the alternative version? The one I have doesn’t have any sharps for #6, but I thought it was supposed to be in C#? (I’m always late to the party…just got back from 3…
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Chad Langford OK, I just got back to my piano after 2 weeks out of town and 1 week recovering from arm pain from my Covid booster. So, I’m starting today also.…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@StacyA We need to learn your secret to easy jumps. A bunch of us are finding the jumps tricky!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@David Bermudez I know what you mean about the jumps!
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Doug Ward Awesome! Can’t wait to hear you!
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Sindre Skarelven I can’t wait to hear you!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Aline Valade I’m new to Brahms also. I have REALLY small hands, so I never tried Brahms before but some of these waltzes seem possible with small hands.…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Susan I just picked one and I’m going to try to do what you are doing. Let’s see if I can memorize it as a learn it…
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: SUGGESTED Selections by Difficulty for Brahms 16 Waltzes op.39
Can’t wait to look through them tomorrow and pick a few!
Gail Starr
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3 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Dominic Cheli I finally had some free time to listen to your gorgeous recording! I love your thoughtful and beautiful choices.
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@mariannejhampton They ARE like puzzles! Excellent point.
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Monika Tusnady I’ll be back home at the piano on Saturday. It is SO difficult to travel when we don’t have access to a piano (and have all-meetings!).
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Sindre Skarelven I love this idea!
Gail Starr
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3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Dominic Cheli In college I had a summer job working for her concert management. (My degrees are in business, no music
) She’s wonderful!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
I’m in meetings all day today, so I’m afraid I haven’t been keeping up with our discussions. But, I always agree with Monika’s excellent suggestions: no repeats simply because we ALL want to hear…
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Monika Tusnady I love your ideas and creativity! I’m traveling right now, but this evening I will create a Google doc that we can all share and sign up for as many variations as we like.…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@TT2020 Can't wait to hear you, TT2020!
Gail Starr
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Brett Gilbert Brett, you must have ESP because the idea for this separate "side hustle" challenge came after I listened to Yankl's amazing podcast! Maybe we can create a Google Doc so everyone can…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Sindre Skarelven I bet you will pick ALL of them, learn them this weekend, memorize them next Monday and come out with a Grammy-award winning CD on Wednesday.…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Susan Super! Maybe I should create a Google Docs where we all share the variations we've selected? Anyone can work on any variations they like, since this is a "side hustle", longer-term challenge!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Sindre Skarelven @Monika Tusnady Fabulous! I will watch Anne-Marie's lessons once I get back after a week of meetings/travel.
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Monika Tusnady I second Monika's delight! Our little "side hustle" group of Goldberg Fans would welcome your expertise and enthusiasm with open arms. THANK YOU!
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
3 yrs ago
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