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What Do Dynamic Markings Really Tell Us?
Dynamic markings are not the composer's indication of volume, but rather, an expression of mood. This should be my new mantra because I...
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5 Most Influential Classical Music Recordings
During my college years, I would get together with some friends to listen and compare our favorite recordings. I always found this to be...
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Practicing Creatively At the Piano
As I mentioned in my last post, slow practice is very helpful in many situations to improve listening skills and raise overall awareness...