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I'm still around. I'm currently working on "Blue Rondo" from Book 3.

I'm still around too. Cyborg, we're close...I'm working on the Jazz Ostinato, which I think is just a few pages ahead of blue rondo. I'm pretty slow at the moment in moving through book 3, but I am planning to finish it. Atleast the 'basic' part, don't know yet about the 'for fun' or 'ambitious' (though I already did the bach prelude ages ago).

Summer vacation starts next week (piano lessons I mean). I still have to decide what to work on during the break. Last year it was Yann Tiersen, but I haven't made up my mind about a nice 'big' thing to tackle this summer...

Ingrid

Oh Yes, I am also working on "Moonlight Sonata" I am working on the second measure and it will take some time. But I love it!

I'm really enjoying working on "Moonlight" too. Just getting the dynamics to be anything close to correct and controlling the "right hand little finger vs. thumb" condition is enough of a challenge all by itself.

Undone

I couldn't agree with you more! Actually, I found a Youtube video from someone, ( of course I forgot who!!). Anyhow, it is broken down into three parts and this guy teaches each section of "Moonlight"! I'll go back on a bit later to see if I can get this guy's name! So far, it's a help.
Going to work on this a bit before I go to a meeting tonight!

Take care!

I did a quick search on Youtube but didn’t find the videos you were referring to (there are lots of hits for “Moonlight Sonata”). If you do fine them again please let me know the guy’s name; I can use all the help I can get.

Undone

Here's the video name: It's under "JJBartleymusic' He does pretty well, makes a few mistakes but seeing the video of where he places his fingers help when he makes mistakes. He also goes kind of fast so I just pause and rewind.

He has parts one up to part five.

yes, I also need all the help too!:-) Maybe I can put the firstpart of what I;ve learned on youtube at some point.

Hang in there!

Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone on this thread. I'm still around. I'm practicing less these days due to other commitments but I still get in at least 30 minutes a day at the piano. Still working out that Brahms Waltz and have been playing around a bit with Moonlight. Hope everyone's well,

Piano4 – Thanks for the info. I’ll definitely check this guy out tonight when I get home.

Waltz – Good to hear from you. Yep, life has a way of mixing up one's priorities on a regular bases. When it comes to piano, I’m just trying to stay with the “slow and steady wins the race” philosophy.

Undone

I am in agreement with both of you! I somehow managed to do something with my hand, so I have to check out my technique! Take care all!

Moonlight Sonata is comming along nicely now. I'm playing it all the way through and working on a couple of trouble spots. I also finished the second appearance of "Rock-a My Sole" (the song that just won't go away) and have moved on to Prelude in E flat Major.

Piano4 - hope your hand is doing better!

Undone

Undone - your tenacity and perserverence in pursuit of mastery of "Moonlight" is exemplary and commendable - looking forward to hearing a recording soon - might even pay to see you play this live and in person!

JF

Thanks JF, usually people pay to have me stop playing.

Undone

After years away from the piano, I have returned at age 64.
Yes, I set myself goals but only in the short term. The journey is more important than the destination. I have jumped in at Book 3 ..... a bit ambitious I hear you say. Not only that .. I have gone straight to the back of the book and found I could play the first 20 bars or so of Bach's Tocatta and Fugue. What joy! Definitely tingles down the spine.
I regret being away from the piano for so many years but I will make the most of it now.
I suits me to practise Bach's arpeggios with those tonal progressions rather than routine exercises. That is part of the ( enjoyable ) journey.

Doug

Doug - Glad you found a "re-entry point" that's right for you, and it's great to hear that you've been able to "shake the dust off" and get right back into the swing of things so quickly. Welcome to the Book 3 thread!

Undone

Hello, all,
I am looking for a list of the pieces in Book #3. I can't find it, even on www.alfred.com. Does anyone know where it may be found?

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Jack

link to amazon page Alfred AIO 3

click on "look inside" on the left to see table of contents.

Thanks, Jim.

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Jack

Awesome Undone! And thank you for the well wishes! My hand is improving but I am not pushing it! I was hoping to get through"Moonlight Sonata" by the end of this month, but I have the whole summer! And hey, I would even pay to hear you play this (smile).

Welcome to book 3, Doug!
Everybody take care and stay cool!

Ha! A live audience of two - and counting...when do tiks go on sale?

JF