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Yes, I agree! My first choice, 38 3 Melody was easy to memorize, because it repeats the same thing three times with slight variations. It is in the polishing stage.

I would like to change my second choice to Valse Impromptu 47 1, instead of Elegy. It is a bit more challenging, but seems doable. It also repeats in a ABABA pattern and is pretty fun. It sounds like sprites in the forest to me.

I haven't waded through all the pages of the thread, so I don't recall seeing any notice concerning the optimal type of recording to submit. Must it be audio only, or can we post a video? I don't have high-powered audio recording equipment. My best stuff comes with video attached (zoom or SLR camera).

Actually the reverse: you must post a video, preferably (or maybe required) to youtube. If you only knew how to create audio, then help can be provided for adding video to it.

Once you have made your recording, send the link to Rostosky. He will post them all when the recital opens.

Ok, sounds easy enough.

In bar 67 Peace of the Woods (71/4) there is a note that is 6 leger lines above the staff in the treble clef. (so that the leger line cuts through the middle of the note). This note (which follows an F in the preceding bar) is a D right?

When I listen to some recordings on youtube of this piece, it doesn't sound like people are playing a D there, it sound more like a B. that is why i want to make sure i am reading this note correctly.

4 leger lines is G (yay, flute playing), so, yes, 6 leger lines is D.

Fun isn't it?
My brain works the other end of the scale and lower leger line --- (yay, bass clarinet playing!)

Yes, my son plays flute/piccolo/whistle, and when I look at some of his music I just shake my head in dismay. Reading that stuff is just too much work ...

I still have to count them out and then "memorize" for the piece. They don't stick in my brain. Ledger lines always make it more challenging except for your flute and clarinet players.

Woohoo, I just played my piece (op. 54 no. 6 - Bell Ringing) from memory without major hesitations! I think it lasted 8-9 minutes instead of the regular 4, but well... I should be able to record it by September

I was afraid of the fact that it's all very similar but not exactly the same, with different starting points and intervals for each section... but I'm definitely getting there. Some more work on dynamics and the final chords and I should be fine

Whoohoo for you sinophilia...you make me realize I better get moving on mine. Naturally mine won't be memorized (well sorta but not without the sheet music crutch).

I did it, I did it, I did it!!! Made my MP3 file of my Grieg piece!!!! I'm pretty satisfied with the recording I have. I'm performing the piece on Wednesday this week. I'm hoping PianoStudent88 will figure out Movie Maker and make my YouTube video for me. Yes, I'm bad. I admit it. I'm terrible with this techno stuff!!!

Well, surprise of all surprises, I made a YouTube video myself!!! Again, for whatever reason the audio seems slower than what I played. And pictures could have been better. But when the time comes for people to see it, remember it was my very first effort.

Here we are working hard to perfect our music and sometimes the biggest thrill is getting the stupid technology figured out. Good for you dynamobt.

YouTube even sent me a congratulatory e-mail on the occassion of posting my very first YouTube video!

And I will say again, it's rough. The stupid audio consistently seems slower than what I'm playing in real time. I don't know how to fix that. And now that I put a few pictures to the audio, I see those could have been much better too. However, the main thing is that I have something to submit AT ALL. It wasn't so long ago, I had no idea how to record either. So, I have come from the techno Dark Ages into the Light!!!

dynamobt, congratulations!

Rossy, Dipsy, could you please switch round my first and second choice for the Grieg recital. 'At your feet', 68,3, is so achingly beautiful it has to be my first choice now. That puts 57,1 Vanished Days, as my reserve piece...many thanks.

I fully understand your decision. "At your feet" is a most beautiful piece.

I couldn't resist it, Ganddalf. I heard it for the first time played by Emil Gilels and was blown away. Up until now I'd left it on the back burner half expecting someone to pick it up as a main piece. When I ran through it very roughly a couple of times today I realised I didn't want to risk losing the opportunity.

So are we selecting official 2nd pieces yet?