Today is the last day(17 January 2020) to register for ABRSM music theory examination: examination date - 28 March 2020.
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Today is the last day(17 January 2020) to register for ABRSM music theory examination: examination date - 28 March 2020.
Why is it called Maple Leaf Rag?
Joplin's most famous composition, "Maple Leaf Rag," was published while he was living in Sedalia, Missouri. It was named after the Maple Leaf Club; the date the club was founded is uncertain, but it was no later than November 24, 1898, when the first Maple Leaf ball was held.
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Why is it called Maple Leaf Rag?
Joplin's most famous composition, "Maple Leaf Rag," was published while he was living in Sedalia, Missouri. It was named after the Maple Leaf Club; the date the club was founded is uncertain, but it was no later than November 24, 1898, when the first Maple Leaf ball was held.
Plenty of world-class pianists have small hands, including Alicia de Larroccha and Vladimir Ashkenazy, and yet they seem to be able to cope with the most physically demanding works in the repertoire. Physical attributes should never deter someone from learning the piano...
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Plenty of world-class pianists have small hands, including Alicia de Larroccha and Vladimir Ashkenazy, and yet they seem to be able to cope with the most physically demanding works in the repertoire. Physical attributes should never deter someone from learning the piano...
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Of course we can. I have played so many pieces by Liszt and Rach that my advice for people with small hands is to learn to be fast with arpeggiating the large chords. |
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You're very self-motivated! I saw so many songs you played in your profile page. You really dare to try many different types of pieces. Well done! |
The Siena Piano, known also as the ‘Harp of David Piano’ and the ‘Immortal Piano’, underneath the legend what we’re talking about here is a plain old upright piano. It is said that the piano has mysterious qualities, in that its sound can change depending on the style and music which is played. One moment it sounds like a piano, then a harpsichord, sometimes like a bell and then like a violin.
The Siena Piano, known also as the ‘Harp of David Piano’ and the ‘Immortal Piano’, underneath the legend what we’re talking about here is a plain old upright piano. It is said that the piano has mysterious qualities, in that its sound can change depending on the style and music which is played. One moment it sounds like a piano, then a harpsichord, sometimes like a bell and then like a violin.
#Immortalpiano #Harpsichord #TheSienaPiano #SebastianoMarchisio #UprightPiano #ebay
Claude Debussy was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Here are 20 facts about this great composer.
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Claude Debussy was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Here are 20 facts about this great composer.
Piano is the best instrument to start a strong musical foundation on. There are two categories of reasons why this is the case. The first category of reasons has to do with ease of learning and the second category of reasons is about the piano’s long-term purpose as a tool for any kind of musician.
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Piano is the best instrument to start a strong musical foundation on. There are two categories of reasons why this is the case. The first category of reasons has to do with ease of learning and the second category of reasons is about the piano’s long-term purpose as a tool for any kind of musician.
2020 will see the 5th edition of the Steinway Youth Piano Competition for young aspiring musicians age 17 and below. The winner of the National Finals will proceed to The Regional Finals, where he or she will compete for the honor of representing Southeast Asia as a performer at the International Steinway Festival 2020 in Hamburg.
2020 will see the 5th edition of the Steinway Youth Piano Competition for young aspiring musicians age 17 and below. The winner of the National Finals will proceed to The Regional Finals, where he or she will compete for the honor of representing Southeast Asia as a performer at the International Steinway Festival 2020 in Hamburg.
#steinway #sypc #sypc2020 #competition #registration #audition #teacher #parent
Music Theory Practice Papers and Model Answers 2019
ABRSM’s official Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam.
The new papers are selected from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers. Each graded collection contains four papers from the 2019 exams; there is also a corresponding set of Model Answers for each grade.
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Music Theory Practice Papers and Model Answers 2019
ABRSM’s official Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for our Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam.
The new papers are selected from the 2019 Music Theory exam papers. Each graded collection contains four papers from the 2019 exams; there is also a corresponding set of Model Answers for each grade.
#abrsm #exam #theory #revision #solutions #answers #teacher #parent #learning
Henry frequently crosses over the boundary of classical music and K-pop. Henry recalls the pleasure of meeting and working with Yiruma, the pianist, during the preparation of his first album. As always, new relationships build up new memories, and this one was special. This is how the collaboration of Henry and Yiruma began.
'River Flows In You' (composed by Yiruma) has a delicate melody that touches your heart. Henry and Yiruma have created a new melody together with this repertoire... See More
Henry frequently crosses over the boundary of classical music and K-pop. Henry recalls the pleasure of meeting and working with Yiruma, the pianist, during the preparation of his first album. As always, new relationships build up new memories, and this one was special. This is how the collaboration of Henry and Yiruma began.
'River Flows In You' (composed by Yiruma) has a delicate melody that touches your heart. Henry and Yiruma have created a new melody together with this repertoire. Take a deep breath now, and listen to their fantastic performance.
Do you know that Disney used the below mentioned waltz for a Fantasia-esque clip entitled "Dance of the Goofys" in the 2002 film Mickey's House of Villains?
Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410, Voices Of Spring Waltz by Johann Strauss, Jr. (aka Johann Strauss II).
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Do you know that Disney used the below mentioned waltz for a Fantasia-esque clip entitled "Dance of the Goofys" in the 2002 film Mickey's House of Villains?
Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410, Voices Of Spring Waltz by Johann Strauss, Jr. (aka Johann Strauss II).
Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410, Voices Of Spring Waltz by Johann Strauss, Jr. (aka Johann Strauss II).
Do you know that Disney used the waltz for a Fantasia-esque clip entitled "Dance of the Goofys" in the 2002 film Mickey's House of Villains?
There was a consensus amongst biographers that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was homosexual.
His country, however, did not accept the fact that he was gay and has been shunning that declaration. The Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medina stated in the newspaper saying that Tchaikovsky was indeed not gay, and there was no evidence to prove so.
However, there were some letters which Tchaikovsky explained his likes and sexual attraction towards other men. They were hidden from the... See More
There was a consensus amongst biographers that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was homosexual.
His country, however, did not accept the fact that he was gay and has been shunning that declaration. The Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medina stated in the newspaper saying that Tchaikovsky was indeed not gay, and there was no evidence to prove so.
However, there were some letters which Tchaikovsky explained his likes and sexual attraction towards other men. They were hidden from the world…
Who knew that even a simple changing of hands for a used pianos could go wrong? Anna wanted to give her piano away, and was very confident that her piano was definitely in a good condition just before the piano was moved out.
A day after Bella received the piano, she took a video showing the defects - several sticky keys and a few broken strings. Who's the culprit - Anna, Bella, or piano mover?
Who knew that even a simple changing of hands for a used pianos could go wrong? Anna wanted to give her piano away, and was very confident that her piano was definitely in a good condition just before the piano was moved out.
A day after Bella received the piano, she took a video showing the defects - several sticky keys and a few broken strings. Who's the culprit - Anna, Bella, or piano mover?
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Its so common in singapore's high humid weather Killing the piano |
The fast-rising young South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, previously seen at his sold-out Singapore International Piano Festival debut in 2018, returns to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a vivacious work of Mozartian charm and brilliance.
Fellow South Korean Shiyeon Sung, the first woman to win first prize in the Sir Georg Solti International Conductors' Competition, conducts.
The fast-rising young South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, previously seen at his sold-out Singapore International Piano Festival debut in 2018, returns to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a vivacious work of Mozartian charm and brilliance.
Fellow South Korean Shiyeon Sung, the first woman to win first prize in the Sir Georg Solti International Conductors' Competition, conducts.
#SeongJinCho #concerto #beethoven #ShiyeonSung #competition #conductor #sipf2018 #sipf #performing #event
Join conductor and host Jessica Gethin on a Journey Around the World with the orchestra. As the audience, you will explore soundscapes of music from across the globe. Who knows what will come first! This interactive show celebrates the beauty of cultural diversity, uniting people through the language of music.
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Join conductor and host Jessica Gethin on a Journey Around the World with the orchestra. As the audience, you will explore soundscapes of music from across the globe. Who knows what will come first! This interactive show celebrates the beauty of cultural diversity, uniting people through the language of music.
#sso #JessicaGethin #conductor #orchestra #children #event #concert
Have we cried in our music learning journey?
Have we thought of giving up learning music?
What are the pains of music learning?
What continue to drive our passion for music even if it’s a tough journey?
Let’s hear what some young musician have to share...
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Have we cried in our music learning journey?
Have we thought of giving up learning music?
What are the pains of music learning?
What continue to drive our passion for music even if it’s a tough journey?
Let’s hear what some young musician have to share...
Led by renowned Hollywood orchestrator and conductor Tim Davies, this two half-day workshop aims to provide insights into orchestration and arranging, is suitable for composition students and anyone who has some arranging experience in any genre for a symphony orchestra. This will be Davies’ first such workshop held in Singapore.
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Led by renowned Hollywood orchestrator and conductor Tim Davies, this two half-day workshop aims to provide insights into orchestration and arranging, is suitable for composition students and anyone who has some arranging experience in any genre for a symphony orchestra. This will be Davies’ first such workshop held in Singapore.
#TimDavies #workshop #orchestra #conductor #event #registration #sso
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers... See More
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers-meetup-149-vale...
[Programmes]
1700 - 1830, mingling with Pianovers
1830 - 2015, registered players play for us
2015 - 2020, group picture
2020 - 2100, open playing, and socialising
[Registration for Piano-only Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
[Registration for Ensemble Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
4. All players and their respective instruments
5. Please read our FAQs to learn more about this new format.
[Additional Notes]
1. Registered players will play first, followed by non-registered players.
2. Each registered player has a maximum playing time of ~5min, not limited by the number of pieces.
3. For each Pianover Meetup, the list of registered players will be posted on our website. Thus, you can build a performing profile over time.
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Climb Every Mountain. Composer: Richard Rodgers. 3 mins |
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Prelude in B minor by Fryderyk Chopin ( about 2 mins) |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our... See More IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our Pianovers, we have decided to *cancel* Pianovers Meetups until further notice. We seek your understanding and we would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this decision and we look forward to organising the next Meetup when the situation improves. Thanks to all Pianovers who have been supporting Pianovers Meetups and our activities. Please help to share this news with fellow Pianovers. We thank you for your support and wish everyone good health! In the meantime, please remain vigilant, stay healthy and safe. Together we can! |
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For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at: For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at: |
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lol... maybe we can bring some fruits to try this challenge...!
好一首香蕉曲！哈哈！
Mun Yee : hahaha good idea ! Use an apple to play Mozart's Turkish March.
Mabel : yes, the banana has wiped out the impression of chinese culture in this song effectively.