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Re: Preparing for a Master Class
I wish I could be so lucky to be invited to one. I am a 70yo very much amateur about level 7/8 but I only have myself to play to. Iām am too embarrassed to participate in the tonebase performances.ā¦
Alherne cupido
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5 mths ago
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Re: What's the most surprising thing you have learned about the piano?
The piano/pianist creates its music based almost entirely on illusion. Eg, even though the sound decays once a key is struck, the performer can still create the āillusionā of a crescendo.ā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
5 mths ago
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Re: What are your difficult passages?
Thank you so much for your contribution to this broad question Don. I learnt the piano at a young age but my music had to take backstage as I approached 20 as I concentrated on my career.ā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
9 mths ago
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"Improve your Technique!" Month
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Gail Starr she is an amazing pianist Gail. Iāve been a follower of hers too. Very generous in every way.
Alherne cupido
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1 yr ago
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Alexander Weymann my thoughts are that these kids advance so fast they they leave little room for progression by the time they reach adulthood. I could be wrong of course.ā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
I love this recording of Scherzo Humoristique by Aaron Copeland. The music is certainly uplifting and brings a smile to my face. But the artist is certainly someone to behold. Very inspiring.ā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
Rach 3. In its entirety. It just bites deeply into my soul. Iām afraid I canāt be too analytical about it, and I donāt.
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: How many pieces do you work on at a time?
The music I am learning will dictate how many pieces I can work with. Presently Iām learning (and struggling) with the Liszt transcription of the Schubert Ave Maria.ā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: How far can your hand stretch on the piano?
Nine comfortably. 10th as well but white to black is easier than white to white.
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: How many pieces do you work on at a time?
I am currently working on 3 pieces. One close to completion, one which will take a lifetime to complete (ballade 4 Chopin) and one just started. I manage only between one to two hours a day.
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Dave B Dave Iāve copied an email I received from Kawai. I cannot complain about their after sales service at all. They are very good and it must be said that they go beyond the call of duty toā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
About a year ago I reply to this question. Now, 11 months later, I can give a more informed comment about my Kawai K800: The tone of the piano has taken on a character of its own.ā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Alherneās Practice Diary
Hello fellow pianists. I am currently attempting to learn the Chopin f minor ballade. I am still in the note learning stage and trying to get to a stage where I can play it slowly but fluently.ā¦
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Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: Hannah's Practice Diary
What a delightful selection of repertoire. Iām sure you will have great satisfaction as you progress. Keep us up to date. āgood luck with your degree.
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
1 yr ago
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Re: Which composer do you feel most "at home" with?
Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. Itās hard to put into word why I like them but their music touches me at a very deep level.
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
2 yrs ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
I have a Kawai k800. Because it is less than a year old I am not yet experiencing the True Tone of the instrument. Iād be glad to hear from you what you think of this piano (vs say a baby grand in aā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
2 yrs ago
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Re: Mastering Large-scale work: Tips and advice!
Hello Dominic. I just wish to thank you for your insights and very broad knowledge and experience in this morningās topic. I was the one who asked for advice on learning the Chopin B flat minorā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
2 yrs ago
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Re: Mastering Large-scale work: Tips and advice!
Iād love to learn the Chopin B flat minor sonata. Iāve learnt to notes of all the moments but perfected none (of the movements). It took months to learn the notes and Iāve put it aside to learn someā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
2 yrs ago
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Re: What are your difficult passages?
Iām tidying up two of the Bach P&F bk 1 (2 and 6). I find tge fugues particularly difficult: a) to memorise b) to get to reasonable speed. the d minor prelude also presents difficulties in gettingā¦
Alherne cupido
Alherne_cupido
2 yrs ago
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