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#997947 - 12/18/08 04:30 PM
New Member restarting the piano
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Junior Member
Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 7
Loc: Leeds
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Hi,
just thought I'd get my first message posted. My aim once the Christmas break starts is to get back to playing the piano which I haven't played for a long time- this could be a disaster!
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#997949 - 12/18/08 08:41 PM
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Registered: 04/12/08
Posts: 210
Loc: Central NC
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Welcome to the forum Richard.
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 You can own a Chickering, Christifori, or Steinway, but if you can't play it.... It is just a piece of eye candy.
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#997950 - 12/18/08 08:51 PM
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Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 86
Loc: PA
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Originally posted by Richard72:  Hi, just thought I'd get my first message posted. My aim once the Christmas break starts is to get back to playing the piano which I haven't played for a long time- this could be a disaster! [/b] Hi Richard... I am another new member starting. Have you picked a method yet? I wrote a list of the ones I want to work with on a thread called Pop Piano Pro and Adult Piano Adventures Enjoy the journey Flat 7
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#997952 - 12/18/08 10:50 PM
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Registered: 08/21/08
Posts: 62
Loc: Philippines
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Welcome to forums Richard!  Glad to have you on board!
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YOUTUBE VIDS Currently on: Alfred Book 2, Sonatinas Vol 1 (Gail Lew) and random sheet music from the internet MOST WANTED SHEET MUSIC: Maalaala Mo Kaya, Souvenir de Filipinas - I'd also love to have the ability to play them... 
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#997953 - 12/19/08 02:07 AM
Re: New Member restarting the piano
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Registered: 04/19/08
Posts: 90
Loc: Southern California
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Hi Richard,
I re-started the piano 9 months ago, in March, so I know how you feel. It's slow going at first but you will gain momentum as the months wear on. I re-started piano by re-learning a couple of Bach 2-part Inventions, then a 3-part invention, then a Chopin nocturne. I performed all 4 in a recital in June. Then I learned and performed Brahms' Intermezzo, Opus 10, No. 2, performed that several times. I'm gaining speed and dexterity and hope to do a duo recital in the next year or so.
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On the piano stand:
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Partita in c minor
Jardins sous la pluie
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#997954 - 12/19/08 02:05 PM
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Registered: 04/19/08
Posts: 90
Loc: Southern California
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Richard: How long did you play before you stopped? At what level are you?
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On the piano stand:
Widmung
Partita in c minor
Jardins sous la pluie
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#997955 - 12/19/08 02:45 PM
Re: New Member restarting the piano
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Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 7
Loc: Leeds
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Wow, I didn't expect such a good response. Sadly I stopped "properly" in 1999. That's when I left home and where the piano is. I've been playing on and off with my electric piano, but regardless of the quality of sound, it's just not the same. My mother says I can take the piano but that may cause a great number of problems.
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#997956 - 12/19/08 02:55 PM
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500 Post Club Member
Registered: 04/24/08
Posts: 888
Loc: Somewhere in Europe
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Hello Richard! Im not adult, im only 17, but i also restart in January (However, i was not serious until May) I didnt play for 18 months, and before that i played for 7 years, but last 3 years i practiced very rarely. At the begging it is very hard, expecially if you are restarting after 10 years! Which pieces could you play before you quited? I suggest you to find good teacher. You wont beleive how much it helps you, and how good its for motivation! Take care and enjoy playing!
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#997957 - 12/21/08 03:26 PM
Re: New Member restarting the piano
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Junior Member
Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 7
Loc: Leeds
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Hi GreenRain,
it's certainly not easy to just pick up after such a long time. My favourite pieces I used to play were Beethovens First Movement and Albumblatt and The Entertainer. What do you play?
Does anyone have any other tips for returning pianists?
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#997958 - 12/22/08 12:58 PM
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Registered: 09/25/08
Posts: 1282
Loc: MA
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Hi Richard72, You might be a little rusty at first. But, if you could play it before you can play it again. I think you will be just fine. Welcome to the forum.
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And finally soared in the morning glow while non-believers watched from below.”
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