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Seeing Keys in Color
I am curious if fellow musicians see keys in color. The following article provides a provocative approach, even assigning specific keys for color. I welcome thoughts on the topic.…
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Is there any teaching materials on this piece "Variations On A Theme By Handel, Op. 107"?
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Three Finger Scales with Peter Graneis
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