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Re: Springtime Recital!
@Michelle R I can't play because I'm going to Montreal with some of our lovely TB besties! We're going to have a "girl's weekend" trip with yummy bagels and private lessons and a group masterclass…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: I feel so frustrated every time I practice a new piece by Bach
@rebecca LAM PS: my fav recording is Angela Hewitt because she is SO clear...you can just learn by watching her!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: I feel so frustrated every time I practice a new piece by Bach
@rebecca LAM Believe it or not, I am quite familiar with this one also and I adore it! Want to set up a quick Zoom to discuss sometime?
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: I feel so frustrated every time I practice a new piece by Bach
@rebecca LAM the G major from Book One is the PERFECT 1st P&F! I'd suggest just keep going slowly bit by bit and, eventually, your hands will get the "feel" for the piece.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: music score software
@Kakie Roberts It is a lovely name that one of the founding members came up with (not me). Mayo is in Rochester, MN? I've never been there but I did work in Minneapolis for a few years.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Springtime Recital!
I’m afraid I need to withdraw since I won’t be available on the day of the récital. Hope everyone has a great time!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Springtime Recital!
@Priya Viseskul Perfect! I’ll set up a Zoom.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Springtime Recital!
@Priya Viseskul No problème! How about around midday for me, early evening for you on Monday or Tuesday?
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Springtime Recital!
@Priya Viseskul Do you have some time tomorrow, maybe 8 a.m. my time (2PM for you)?
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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Re: music score software
@Kakie Roberts You are SO smart to start scanning everything into forScore. That is on my "to do" list...but I never seem to actually get it done. I used to volunteer to play chamber music at the…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Springtime Recital!
@Priya Viseskul Yay! Want to play it on Zoom for me beforehand? I'm sadly not free during the live Recital.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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Re: music score software
@Kakie Roberts Thanks a million for the forScore tips, Kakie! And what a gorgeous sonata to have the "glitch" happen. I've played that piece with cello friends, but never in a concert.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: music score software
@Peter Golemme You have a very observant and caring wife! Maybe you could get a second cutting board of the same dimensions to use for the Bluetooth pedal?…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: music score software
I use my left foot and got some velcro that I attached to the bottom so that the pedal sticks to a little carpet that I keep under the piano pedals. But, I must admit,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Kuro I would love to meet you next time I'm in Stockholm! I'm afraid I don't know who Wells is, though?
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Help with tough passage
@Lc I love your approach, Lynn!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Mastering Tricky Passages and Answering Your Questions: Live with Dominic Cheli
Hi Dominic! I'm struggling with the LH in the Chopin Etude 25/1 (the aeolian, of course). I have really small hands and I'm wondering what you think of Barenboim's fingering in the LH where he will…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: From Sheet Music to Screens: Playing and Practicing with Music Tech
@Peter Golemme Thanks a million, Peter! Unfortunately, I got stuck in a meeting and was unable to attend so I really appreciate the heads up on our question. I'll watch the saved class this weekend.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Tonebase vs Pianote for late beginner
@Michael from London I love PWJ, Michael. Are you a member there also? I haven't had the time to participate because I'm so busy with Tonebase & private lessons at the moment.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Kuro Jag bor i Florida… varmare väder! 😊
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- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Kuro Nej, men min syster och systerdotter bor i stockholm!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Kuro never hesitate to ask a question! We are here on tonebase to learn. Bot du i sverige?
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Kuro If you'd like to post a video clip of you playing these measures, maybe we could take a quick look and see if we notice anything?
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Kuro Thank you for sharing this energetic piece. I wasn't familiar with it!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
@Timothy So amazing that you got to compare hand sizes with Pollini himself! I was lucky enough to attend his full series of Beethoven Sonatas a million years ago when I lived in Paris,…
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- 1 yr ago
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