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Faborgirl · Nov 17, 2007, 09:58 PM

Yes, my piano teacher would have one every year

Clough · Nov 17, 2007, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by Faborgirl

Yes, my piano teacher would have one every year

I have two grand pianos in my living room. I have had most of my student's recitals in my home. Sometimes also in a music store or at churches where I have been the music person. I can seat over 50 people.

Did you enjoy playing the Ballade? Please tell me why you did or why you didn't.

Faborgirl · Nov 17, 2007, 10:12 PM

Yes, it was of course challenging, but that only made it more rewarding when I did eventually get it perfect! My piano teacher suggested it

Clough · Nov 17, 2007, 10:14 PM

So what is it about Chopin that might not be appealing to you? Or, am I making an incorrect assumption?

Faborgirl · Nov 17, 2007, 10:25 PM

The challenge mostly

Clough · Nov 17, 2007, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Faborgirl

The challenge mostly

Ah, I see! But, you do like challenges, correct? Getting into acting and playing things that are more difficult are going to be challenges. There are some pieces by Liszt that I play that have taken me over three years to get the hang of. Even then, they aren't truly as finshed as the way that I want them to be. It will take a number of years until they really "settle in." I mean, I play them well enough now to perform them in public. But, they still aren't exactly to my satisfaction. I am sure that you have felt a similar way about some pieces that you have played.

When you here professionals play Chopin do you love what you are hearing? Do you aspire to be playing the same pieces, that is, if you do really like or love the pieces?

Faborgirl · Nov 17, 2007, 11:22 PM

Yes, I do quite enjoy playing classical, but I wouldn't say it is my favorite style of music with the piano. I apologize for the delay, I got a phone call, and time got away from me.

Clough · Nov 17, 2007, 11:32 PM

Thank you for coming back! So, what is your favorite style of music if you have a favorite style?

I'm going to need to leave here for just a little bit. But, I will be back. I hope that you are still here. If not, then we can continue another time.

Some additional questions for you that are important concerning your getting into acting:

Have you played any show tunes from musicals?

If you have played any show tunes, do you know how to improvise on them in such a way that you can basically play them instantly without having to learn absolutely every single note that is in the music on the pages?

Have you ever sang and played at the same time?

Since you play the piano so well, have you ever accompanied people for singing?

Have you ever played for a musical on any of the instruments that you play?

Faborgirl · Nov 17, 2007, 11:52 PM

I have so many answers for you, but I think I'm too tired to answer them all!
Would it be all right if I went to bed, and reply tomorrow?
Maybe we can pick up from here, then
Thanks so much!
-Fabor

Clough · Nov 17, 2007, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Faborgirl

I have so many answers for you, but I think im too tired to answer them all!
Would it be alright if I went to bed, and reply tomorrow?
Maybe we can pick up from here, then
Thanks so much!
-Fabor

Yes. Of course we can! Replying tomorrow is fine. I will look forward to it! Also, I appreciate you being so sensible to go to bed at decent hours. You could teach me a thing or two about that, I am sure! :)

Clough · Nov 18, 2007, 09:50 PM

I hope that you will return to here and that you are okay, Fabor! :)