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Re: Tech Question - Note Taking On Audio
Hi Brian, there is an app called Instrumentive. Have a look at it and see whether it is the kind of program you’re searching for. It is downloadable from the App Store (if you using the IOS platform.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 5 mths ago
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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. I’m am too embarrassed to participate in the tonebase performances.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 1 yr 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 “illusion” of a crescendo.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 1 yr 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.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 1 yr 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. I’ve been a follower of hers too. Very generous in every way.
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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.…
- 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.…
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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?
Rach 3. In its entirety. It just bites deeply into my soul. I’m afraid I can’t be too analytical about it, and I don’t.
- 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 I’m learning (and struggling) with the Liszt transcription of the Schubert Ave Maria.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 2 yrs 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
- 2 yrs 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
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Dave B Dave I’ve 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 to…
- Alherne_cupido
- 2 yrs 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.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 2 yrs ago
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Alherne’s 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.…
- Alherne_cupido
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Hannah's Practice Diary
What a delightful selection of repertoire. I’m sure you will have great satisfaction as you progress. Keep us up to date. ‘good luck with your degree.
- Alherne_cupido
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Which composer do you feel most "at home" with?
Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. It’s hard to put into word why I like them but their music touches me at a very deep level.
- 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. I’d be glad to hear from you what you think of this piano (vs say a baby grand in a…
- Alherne_cupido
- 3 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 morning’s topic. I was the one who asked for advice on learning the Chopin B flat minor…
- Alherne_cupido
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Mastering Large-scale work: Tips and advice!
I’d love to learn the Chopin B flat minor sonata. I’ve learnt to notes of all the moments but perfected none (of the movements). It took months to learn the notes and I’ve put it aside to learn some…
- Alherne_cupido
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: What are your difficult passages?
I’m 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 getting…
- Alherne_cupido
- 3 yrs ago
- "Improve your Technique!" Month
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