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Re: If you could play any other instrument, what would it be and why? @Kerstin Hi Kirstin, agreed! One concert I got to see this year was the Tchaikovsky concerto. I loved that one, played by Norwegian violin virtuoso Eldbjørg Hemsing.…
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Re: If you could play any other instrument, what would it be and why? @Paula Alizo Haha, yes, I suspect it would be many many hours of frustration before producing any decent tone, so we’re probably better of just admiring those who can play it :D
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Re: If you could play any other instrument, what would it be and why? The violin. I just love the tone of the instrument, and are a bit jealous as a pianist of their ability to hold long notes and move around while playing.…
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Randall Wayne Thanks Randall! I’m glad to be on the right track, and I’m looking forward to work more on this piece! It’s so enjoyable to play and practice. So sorry about your tremor.…
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Re: How do you balance your music practice with other life commitments? @Paula Alizo @Andrea Buckland Thanks for believing in me! With all the great tips from Dominic, and all the inspiration from everyone here at Tonebase, I’m sure it will all work out fine :…
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Re: How do you balance your music practice with other life commitments? Great topic! I have to balance a lot of things myself, and I'm not always succeeding (read: usually not) in getting everything done. Some of my commitments this fall: 1. Pianostudents 2.…
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Michelle R @Jennifer Mehta @Juan Carlos Olite @Gail Starr @Parag Mehta @Natalie Peh @Derek McConville Thank you so much everyone!! I'm so glad this first take was so well received,…
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Vidhya Bashyam @Alexander Weymann @Priya Viseskul Thank you so much for your nice comments! LOT’S of work remains, but I’m glad you enjoyed this first take :)
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! Here is where I got with the Rachmaninov prelude Op.23 no 4. My goal for this challenge was to learn it, have it memorized and get a decent recording (along with the Mazurka i posted in week 2).…
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Alberto Bravo, Alberto! Love your ornaments, and overall a very nice performance!
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Gail Starr Bravo, Gail! Your playing of this etude is really good! It's flowing so nicely, and your left hand is articulate in a very well manor creating a nice foundation for the flowing right hand.…
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Michelle R Bravo, Michelle! Beautiful playing! I think you have come a long way with this, and it certainly was a joy to listen to. Thank you for sharing this beautiful drawing of Martha,…
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Derek McConville Bravo, Derek! It sounded so great! I could totally picture being at Soirée with this brilliant and elegant waltz!
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Jennifer Mehta Bravo, Jennifer! You bring out all those colors beautifully, and with a sense of direction threw the whole piece! Great performance!
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Elizabeth Bravo, Elizabeth!! That was perfection, and I hope you get to play it all around in concerts, because this deserves many many listeners!
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress! @Juan Carlos Olite Bravo, Juan Carlos!! That was a pretty fantastic performance! I loved your lyrical parts in particular, but also the very hard virtuosity was really good! Congratulations!
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Michelle R Love it! Yes, keep sharing them! I’m very curious about the ones you mentioned.
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Priya Viseskul Beautiful playing! I very much enjoyed listening to this, as I’m guessing your aunt also did :) Great achievement!
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Ursina Boehm that is understandable! I’m looking forward to hear the whole thing whenever it is ready. Good luck with the moving process!
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Michelle R Wow, that drawing by Thurmond is so beautiful and well done! I really admire his talent, and please keep sharing drawings like this. Maybe he has drawn some famous composers?…
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Michelle R I'm so glad you got to witness this beautiful gem by Kraggerud! That you would think of me, means a lot and brings motivation! Maybe one day... :)
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Judy Kuan Great playing, Judy! It’s a long piece, and you have it very well under your fingers :)
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Ursina Boehm This sounds so beautiful! I’m very much looking forward to hear the whole thing when it’s ready :)
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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture @Gail Starr This sounds wonderful, Gail! Looking forward to see and hear how you will progress even further :)
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement! @Jennifer Mehta Great coloring of the music! Sounds beautiful! Looking forward to hear more.
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