The other thing that may be lacking is the mental focus necessary to keep playing a forte correctly. I have students who will 'get it' initially,...
"Shame on me!" I was obviously forgetting my physics. Thanks for the correction!
That does look more affordable - Now I'll have to look closely at the specs! Thanks!
Thanks, I'll check it out - that's about the top end of what I wanted to spend, not unreasonable! Nice to hear it will last!
I would like to buy some digital mp3 format recording equipment - where should I start? I don't have a huge budget, so please keep costs...
I've played on several Steinways - and they vary greatly! The one I like best is a 1920's model, concert grand, which has been maintained by an...
cheap solution - I copy my pages onto cardstock - it's easier than using posterboard behind regular paper.
Hi Pianolady I hardly ever do songs with lots of 9ths, once when doing a song with too many big stretches, my hand got a strange lump by the...
SMALL HANDS - Wrist to fingertip - 17.5 cm Full stretch (as picture above - 20 cm. I can play useful 9ths, but never manage 10ths...
I found humor in Schumann by playing up the contrasts in his music - often he builds up and it sounds really serious - and then suddenly the mood...
A few points I keep in mind for performances: 1. Expect to make a mistake - and forgive yourself for it! If you're thinking about the past...
I don't think big pieces require power - forte's are achieved by the quickness of the finger on the key's action - not the force. Ask a piano...
I have a PrintShop program that has a brochure form - one of their samples was actually for a music studio, so I started with it and edited it to...
Metronomes are NECESSARY! I've played with mine so often, that now on solo pieces I generally don't, because when I do I'm right on beat anyway....
I've been teaching for a LONG time! Currently have 25 students. I get BORED when they're all in the same method book, so I use a few different...
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