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Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

0 posted 2004-04-05 06:39 PM

“Sit behind the E,” she said
As she cranked knob on the bench.
“If you wish to extend your range,
Fluctuate dynamics,
or empower key with lengthened touch.”

Before I’d always had perspective
Only of middle C,
Knowing piano as a single instrument
Uninvolved with physics of me,
Levers, muscles, pivoting or henging sockets.

How science and music are delicately webbed
in harmonic interplay.

[This message has been edited by Sadelite (04-05-2004 10:05 PM).]

Grover
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since 2004-01-27

Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada

1 posted 2004-04-05 06:47 PM

Interesting, I've learned something!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-04-05 06:56 PM

Excellent...very much enjoyed the read.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Before befriending butterflies
you have to meet with midnight moths.~

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

3 posted 2004-04-05 07:03 PM

Grover,
   I learn new things every time I visit her-she has incredible insight, skill, and knowledge of music.  I figured I ought to write some of this down so I can remember it!(She's trying to teach an old dog new tricks-Gee I wish I were about 15 again!)    Take care.  Thanks for commenting, Grover.
                Sadie

Enchantress,
   I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.  I didn't know if anyone out there would care for a quick piano tip (for adults) or not.  Thanks for reading and commenting, Enchantress.  I appreciate it.
   Take care, Sadie

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2004-04-05 07:17 PM

SadieLady~
Oh my goodness ... you just took me back to where my love for piano began~

My Great Grandmother used that same 'lesson' with me !!!!
Some things just improve with age, yes ?
WONDERFUL and THANK YOU~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

noles1@totcon.com

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

5 posted 2004-04-05 07:21 PM

Marge,
I'm deeply flattered that you shared your love of piano and the lesson your great grandmother taught. She must have been a wonderful person and pianist. Thank you for sharing this with me. Now I know one more facet that makes you the gem that you are. Thank you, again, Marge.
Sadie

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

6 posted 2004-04-05 07:55 PM

It just keeps getting better and better.

[This message has been edited by iliana (04-06-2004 12:13 AM).]

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

7 posted 2004-04-05 08:33 PM

Thank you for the sweet comment.
Sadie

[This message has been edited by Sadelite (04-06-2004 12:18 AM).]

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

8 posted 2004-04-06 03:26 AM

thank you...I need to get back into my piano-playing

Professor Gloom
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since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

9 posted 2004-04-06 05:39 AM

I thought you were 15 again,
Or at least 21;
I like the idea of mechanics of the music,
Once after trading a camera for a flute
I took the time to study the physics involved in the making of the sound.
The wind causing the oscillating waves that exit the hole along the length,
Harmonics of sounds,
Yet,
With the understanding and a bit of practice
Never became an Ian Anderson.
Enjoyed your words
Would enjoy listening to you play,
Keep tickling those ivory and ebony keys.

Gloom

Kicking Kim
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since 2001-04-16

Posts 426
Cloud Cucko Land!

10 posted 2004-04-06 06:08 AM

^*-Sadie-*^
I Really enjoyed this one..
reminded me of when I played the piano
slightly at primary school!

...and then it all came screaming
back to me when I did A-level physics.
*Never Again!*
However I'm sure you're much better!!

I'll stick to the science part...
thats more than enough to boggle my little mind

^*-Kimberley-*^

"Theres no posession, just obsession and growing depression"

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

11 posted 2004-04-06 08:22 AM

What a clever and interesting write! I studied piano for a couple of years and then just headed out on my own! I don't like reading music or being told how to play my music ~ I just like making it! I don't like following recipes either! I just do it all intuitively! lol

Play on!

EA

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

12 posted 2004-04-06 09:02 AM

Interwoven to say the least! Excellent write

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