July 2011
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Prelude & Fugue #1 In C, BWV 846 - Fuga A 4 Voci
Trevor Pinnock, harpsichord
Lovely bit of civilization to come home to after a week camping in the wilderness.
J.S. Bach
Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude & Fugue No.1 In C, BWV 846 - Fuga A 4 Voci
Trevor Pinnock, harpsichord
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Musicians Are Probably Smarter Than The Rest Of Us →
huffingtonpost.com
“Conclusion: Engaging in musical activity for most of one’s lifetime significantly helps [to] remember names, and enhances nonverbal memory, the ability to work based on what one sees, and mental agility during old age.”
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5 More Tips for Better Practicing | Counterpoint Cafe →
counterpointcafe.com
Some good tips here too. I especially find it useful to shift the accent to solidify running passages, and although I don’t always follow the 3-times-perfect rule, I know it helps when I do!
The Collaborative Piano Blog: 31 Days to Better Practicing: The Complete Series →
collaborativepiano.blogspot.com
Some good solid advice on setting up a practice regime.
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