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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: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Sal Welcome, Sal!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Vishy Ramaswamy Welcome, Vishy! We love the Adam Road hawker stalls near the gardens, but we haven't visited Singapore since before Covid. Can't wait to hear your next piece.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Sindre Skarelven You guys should do a virtual masterclass with some lovely 4-hand pieces!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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@David Bermudez Welcome, David! You are working on a great piece.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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@Marcus Wachsmann Welcome, Marcus! I live in Florida, but I purchased my piano in Vienna when I used go there for work (and to visit family). It was shipped to the USA and brought into my house by a…
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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@Felipe Garrido Welcome, Felipe! My cousins live in Santiago, but I have not had a chance to visit yet because they come to us so often. I hope to travel more once Covid restrictions are a bit less!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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@Alejandronh15 Bienvenido!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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@Mark Greetings, Mark! We are so glad you are here. I wonder if maybe starting with the search term "beginner" might point you in the right direction? I know there are pieces for all levels,…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - Wrapping up the party!
@Monika Tusnady Simply gorgeous! Your playing inspired me, sweet friend.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Apologize for releasing my unpolished version here
I would love to attend this virtual masterclass. Lovely musicality and phrasing, CK!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Brahms Waltzes Community Challenge - General Discussion Thread!
@Monika Tusnady I’m sure you will enjoy using it!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Brahms Waltzes Community Challenge - General Discussion Thread!
@Monika Tusnady IMSLP is the online library of free classical music scores. It is also an app. I think I pay $20 a year to access it, and they have EVERYTHING.…
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
@Dominic Cheli So do YOU! 😊. We heard her at a lovely concert in ATL before COVID.
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Chad Langford I have totally recovered from the booster shot, thanks! And now I will finally feel safe attending concerts in person.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Monika Tusnady Hmmm…I don’t think I have the technique to do a good job with that! But, I’ll try.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
Worked on: A bit late to the party, alas! Just started today with #6…after several of you helped me out with the lack of key signature for C#. Found easy:…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Monika Tusnady @Aline Valade On devrait faire un autre Zoom avec @Aline Valade bientôt!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Monika Tusnady I need to get better at adulting in every way. LOL! MDR!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Chad Langford Same here! But I actually never had trouble memorizing when i was a kid…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Andy Young Can’t wait to hear you.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Juan Carlos Olite I love the majesty you convey in the 1st waltz. It really sets the stage beautifully for what comes next. And you have a magnificent memory!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Let the dancing begin!
@Monika Tusnady Lovely energy and personality! You really convey the stories you’ve created beautifully.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Brahms Waltzes Community Challenge - General Discussion Thread!
@Aline Valade It DOES look a bit funny, though, doesn’t it?
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Re: Brahms Waltzes Community Challenge - General Discussion Thread!
@Monika Tusnady Is the original in IMSLP? I’ll definitely check it out! I’m super busy this week and next because I am playing in a house-concert with a violinist (with about 40 minutes of music!).…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 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 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 Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
4 yrs ago
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