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by louttrim
27 Jul 2009, 18:53
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: trailer music..
Replies: 2
Views: 5114

trailer music..

hi all it's been a while!! Work getting in the way of too many things.. :-( Anyway, I've got a piece of music stuck in my head and I probably should know it but I don't! It's on the trailer for a bbc show, I think it's about the man who walked the tightrope between the twin towers back in the 70s. I...
by louttrim
11 Mar 2009, 23:00
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: So how is your practise going, and what are you learning?
Replies: 87
Views: 56213

Re: So how is your practise going, and what are you learning?

hi all :D I'm doing some Grade 1 pieces from previous years: Attwood - Sonatina no 3 in F Beethoven - Air from little Russia as well as scales (bB major, bE major and related minors) but my main focus at the moment is a waltz by E.Doga.. I think (hope!) it's a bit beyond grade 1, but it's just soooo...
by louttrim
19 Feb 2009, 15:37
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: New Piano Showcase category and forums!
Replies: 11
Views: 14944

Re: New Piano Showcase category and forums!

am looking forward to hearing Mark play immensely!!! :D

the only way you lot'll hear me play is if I rig up the video camera, and if you knew me, you'd know that was v unlikely to happen!! :D :shock: :D :shock:

Lx
by louttrim
19 Feb 2009, 15:26
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Adult Learners: What stage are you at and after how long?
Replies: 10
Views: 13105

Re: Adult Learners: What stage are you at and after how long?

welcome!! I've been learning since last June ish. I'm 38 :oops: and we'd just moved into a house that was big enough to have a piano in the sitting room, so I bought one! I could just about pick out middle c then, and had read music at school but not since. Anyway, now I'm having lessons once a week...
by louttrim
12 Feb 2009, 20:04
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: I have a new piece to learn..
Replies: 2
Views: 4939

I have a new piece to learn..

Hi All I haven't had lessons for a couple of weeks because of the snow, but this week flew through all of my pieces and got a big boost when teacher said I can start a new one!! :D Trouble is, I forgot to ask who it's by :shock: The name at the top is in Cyrillic, and I think is E.Dosa or Doza? But ...
by louttrim
31 Jan 2009, 16:28
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Re: Idle chit-chatterers' corner

Hi Gill yes, you're right - it is/was a pianola :) Luckily it got into the house OK! All I know about it's history is that it used to be in a pub, as a regular piano, before my piano teacher bought it, and now it's here. Interesting to think about all the people that would have either listened to it...
by louttrim
26 Jan 2009, 09:31
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Re: Idle chit-chatterers' corner

Linzy, the Steck was often a pianola; they were built like brick wotsits, because they had to withstand a battering from the pianola mechanism. Is yours an ex-pianola? Hi Gill yes, I think so - but I haven't had the lid off yet to have a proper look. It's got a very different sound my old piano, bu...
by louttrim
08 Jan 2009, 18:22
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

yey Dave - Rondino is a nice little piece, I'm still trying to get a handle on the legato, and the dynamics aren't as fluid as they should be. I like that book a lot, though, it's got some beautiful music in there. I've still got your pressie here.. might drop it off tomorrow if you're in?

Lx
by louttrim
08 Jan 2009, 17:10
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

hi Moonlight! my new one is a Steck upright. Probably from the 30s I'd have thought. It's not as pretty as my original one, but looks aren't everything! :wink: My first lesson of the year is tomorrow morning.. so we'll see if my teacher notices any improvement. Dave's right, your teacher could be se...
by louttrim
08 Jan 2009, 09:07
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

hello all, and a belated happy new year! Don't know where the time goes.. :wink: Was Father Christmas good to everyone?? Not much happens here - I'm practising like mad, on the new (to me) piano; it's amazing how different they sound, and the feel on this one is much better. Trouble is, I'd got used...
by louttrim
17 Dec 2008, 22:52
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Up until March I used to live in Hersham!!! It is quite middle class - has it's own Waitrose n everyfink! :wink: Am almost ready for Christmas... how's everyone else doing? Got the biggest tree outside of Trafalgar Square in our sitting room :D :D Tomorrow should see all of the shopping finished..hu...
by louttrim
17 Dec 2008, 19:26
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINZY OUTTRIM! (11 December)
Replies: 17
Views: 15171

Will send photo soon, I promise. It's not as beautiful as baby, but it does sound sweeter! Grade 5 before the end of the year means an exam every couple of days... :shock: :shock: :shock:

Might get Grade 1 before the end of next year..!!

Still have to come up with a name.. :?

Lx
by louttrim
10 Dec 2008, 22:16
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINZY OUTTRIM! (11 December)
Replies: 17
Views: 15171

something like that! Actually it's arriving on Friday - hence the need to find a new home for Baby. A bit sooner than I'd planned but too good to pass up. :D
by louttrim
10 Dec 2008, 21:15
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINZY OUTTRIM! (11 December)
Replies: 17
Views: 15171

aw shucks!!! :D :D

thanks so much :D I have an exciting day planned - I have a massage booked ;-) and I'm taking my little one out for an early dinner. (Husband is working away, so can't be there :( )


Lx
by louttrim
05 Dec 2008, 22:44
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Catching up
Replies: 5
Views: 7147

Catching up

hello all It's been ages!! Life has a nasty habit of whizzing by, and before you know it, it's been a month or so since I did any posting :shock: Went round to Dave (Brum's) house for a yummy lunch - Teresa cooks a great roast - and he played a few bits and bobs for me. His timing is*much* sharper t...
by louttrim
05 Dec 2008, 22:41
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Grade 1! What a relief!
Replies: 15
Views: 13903

hello all

wanted to add my congratulations!! One day.... (maybe!!) it'll be me :wink:

Lx
by louttrim
10 Nov 2008, 19:06
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Strictly Come Dancing: who's out this week?
Replies: 45
Views: 27392

IMHO, I reckon that if Jodie or Cherie get a latin dance, it'll be them in the dance off :) I don't mind if either of them go, to be honest. I'd like Tom and Christine to be in the final :lol: but it'll probably be John and Austin :? Have to keep reminding myself that this is a charity event.. so al...
by louttrim
10 Nov 2008, 15:26
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Strictly Come Dancing: who's out this week?
Replies: 45
Views: 27392

so, Mark, you going to eat those words now??!! :lol:

Lx
by louttrim
10 Nov 2008, 15:19
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Dave just wanted to say I'm sorry about your piano lessons. However I can't condone you drinking half a bottle of whisky, or drug taking!! :wink: (and couldn't you put that money towards a lesson, anyway??!) I want to echo Jan's words - you must give yourself a lot of credit for self teaching - you'...
by louttrim
07 Nov 2008, 19:10
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Hi all Have just caught up with the thread after a couple of really mad weeks! Work has been crazy, and it's been half term etc etc etc. It was lovely to have Dave and Mrs Brum over for lunch - Dave, you played beautifully! It was so lovely hearing the piano playing in the background while I was coo...
by louttrim
07 Nov 2008, 18:54
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Repair or get a new one??
Replies: 9
Views: 11911

ouch - I wasn't aware I was opening a rather large can of worms!! I did have a logical reason for buying on ebay, in my defence!! Like I said I'm a total beginner; I didn't see the point of spending lots if I had a couple of lessons and then hated it. As it was, it was £10 well spent!! :D ...
by louttrim
07 Nov 2008, 11:42
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Repair or get a new one??
Replies: 9
Views: 11911

Repair or get a new one??

hi all am after some advice please. My piano was an ebay bargain. I have no idea of it's age, or manufacturer as the case was french polished and any name plate has long gone. I'm an adult beginner, so don't know huge amounts about piano's but my tuner has told me its a 3/4 overstrung. I think it ha...
by louttrim
25 Oct 2008, 09:47
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Contemporary 'Serious' Music
Replies: 17
Views: 19339

hi E no, it's not Faure, I have the pavane, it's one of my favourites. The composer of the piece I'm thinking of definitely starts with L.. almost sounds film score-ish, if you know what I mean. Very frustrating!! Ah well, will keep trying, but thanks for having a go - and my name is Linzy, btw! Lx
by louttrim
24 Oct 2008, 14:19
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Contemporary 'Serious' Music
Replies: 17
Views: 19339

Elaine, hope you don't mind but I've a quick question for the experts about a piece of music. It's by a composer whose name begins with L, fairly modern ie 20th century! For the life of me I can't remember the name but think it's got lots of vowels in it - something like Linauer. The piece is a real...
by louttrim
21 Oct 2008, 22:43
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Sight-reading: An acquired skill or natural phenomenon?
Replies: 23
Views: 21932

isn't the first time you have a bash at any new piece 'sight reading'?? I'm not sure I've been taught sight reading - or at least, if I have been, then it's been a sort of unconcious proces, part of getting to the nuts and bolts of the piece. Before I had lessons, I'd look at the score, make mental ...
by louttrim
21 Oct 2008, 21:22
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

yey Dave!
am really pleased your lesson went well. :D You should be really chuffed with yourself - a couple of months ago you'd have never imagined you'd be having lessons, and talking about exams, and getting Mrs B to go to a lesson as well!!! :D :D

Lx
by louttrim
21 Oct 2008, 21:19
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Don't Give up the Day Job
Replies: 14
Views: 14202

I'm a scientist.. I do research into avian viruses, although my training was in human genetics. Just like Jan, I moonlight as a wife, mummy, gardener, chauffeur, dog walker, cleaner, etc etc etc!!

Lx
by louttrim
21 Oct 2008, 21:15
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Our five favourite movies...
Replies: 10
Views: 12878

*really* hard to only think of five!! I'm a sucker for those old technicolour musicals, so I reckon 7 brides for 7 brothers has to be in there somewhere.. :oops: also, and in no particular order Last Kiss Goodnight The Truth about Cats and Dogs Dangerous Liaisons The Thomas Crown Affair (the remake!...
by louttrim
16 Oct 2008, 22:21
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Piano related tv programs or radio, notice board
Replies: 68
Views: 47815

now I'm going to have to speak up on behalf of Herefordshire here.. I was born in Hereford, went away when I was 18 to go to uni in Liverpool, and then to London to work. I came back in March, and bought my husband and daughter with me. It's an amazingly beautiful county. We're incredibly lucky with...
by louttrim
16 Oct 2008, 22:11
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Welcome one and all to the Piano Lounge!
Replies: 54
Views: 36955

blimey!! I'm famous!! :lol: Didn't realise that I stick my tongue out when I play.. :shock: I'll have to watch that!! Had my lesson today - went well I think. Doing F major and D minor scales.. fun !! And I've graduated from a couple of pieces that I've been working on, which is always good :D Lx
by louttrim
15 Oct 2008, 18:42
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Welcome one and all to the Piano Lounge!
Replies: 54
Views: 36955

hiya all Dave, feel free to post one of those pics of us you took last time we met.. I don't have anything recent to post on this computer :wink: It's good to put faces to names. Have liked seeing all the pics of various pets. I'd love to have chickens, we have a big garden they'd love, but I work w...
by louttrim
15 Oct 2008, 18:27
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Piano lesson fees?
Replies: 51
Views: 66029

hello

I pay £20 an hour for mine.. don't know what her qualifications are, just saw her ad in the yellow pages. We suit each other though, I reckon she's a star! :D

Lx
by louttrim
04 Oct 2008, 17:42
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

poor Dave, hope you feel better soon :?

Glad you're looking on the bright side though!! :D
I've had a very lazy day - got a good practise in this morning, which always sets me up for the day, and now daughter and I are watching mrs Doubtfire, in front of the fire. :D Roll on strictly!!

Lx
by louttrim
03 Oct 2008, 12:35
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

tut tut, put your claws away Mark!! :wink: Had a fab lesson today!!! We've put a few of the old pieces to bed, she's pleased with my progress on the others, and i've got 2 pieces from an old Grade 1 exam book to learn for next week!! And she likes the Hanon exercises you sent me, Dave, so they got a...
by louttrim
02 Oct 2008, 22:27
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR LESSON, ANNA!
Replies: 102
Views: 52882

hi all

just to say that Dave played *brilliantly* with me there.. he made hardly any mistakes. I was really impressed!! Give yourself a pat on the back Dave!! :lol:

Linzy x
by louttrim
30 Sep 2008, 11:38
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: I DID IT!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 9930

well done you!!!! :lol:

I played in front of my parents on sunday.. londonderry air.. and it was alright!!! So I know exactly how chuffed you are.. congratulations!!

Lx
by louttrim
26 Sep 2008, 13:51
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Bad music lessons...
Replies: 23
Views: 11269

it's such a shame that they don't teach the teachers how to spell these days..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Lx
by louttrim
26 Sep 2008, 13:25
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Practising - Traditional v Modern
Replies: 22
Views: 18754

still in fighting mode, Mark?? Bring it on!! :twisted: I've been battling with my scales this week, but I do understand the necessity of doing them. Good warm up practise for my fingers if I'm feeling lazy, but good for getting my ears listening properly too. I'm interested in Mark's deity status......
by louttrim
26 Sep 2008, 13:24
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Bad music lessons...
Replies: 23
Views: 11269

:-D you'll be glad to hear that today's lesson (moved from yesterday) went much better! We have officially ticked off a couple of the tunes, and moved on to a couple of others. So I'm much happier - phew!!! :lol:

L
by louttrim
25 Sep 2008, 19:34
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: MOONLIGHT HAS GOT A TEACHER!!
Replies: 23
Views: 18675

oooo good luck on the 1st - it's so exciting!!!

Linzy
by louttrim
25 Sep 2008, 19:32
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Dave, I'll bring my carols book with me next week - we'll see if the arrangements are very different!!
My sister in law plays the Irish bagpipes.. it's bloody hard work.. lots of puff required (No comment from me!!)

L
by louttrim
25 Sep 2008, 19:29
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Practising - Traditional v Modern
Replies: 22
Views: 18754

Blimey quick.. Mark needs a higher soap box !!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Linzy x
by louttrim
19 Sep 2008, 21:23
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Music that gets our happy juices flowing!!
Replies: 27
Views: 20253

ooo now this is much easier than the sad songs thread! Carmen (continuing the opera theme) pretty much anything I can dance to - I love house music (sorry, I know it's not really 'music' but it makes me happy!) Prokofiev 'dance of the knights' - so dramatic and passionate! One day I *will* be able t...
by louttrim
19 Sep 2008, 20:21
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Bad music lessons...
Replies: 23
Views: 11269

Bad music lessons...

I had my lesson today.. think probably the worst one I've had :cry: I thought I'd practised pretty thoroughly, I'd restricted myself to just the few pieces. Played those OK I guess, and then we got to the scales. I played B major when I should have played B minor. Got harmonic and melodics all a*se ...
by louttrim
19 Sep 2008, 20:15
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Music that has moved you to tears
Replies: 32
Views: 19469

hmm.. music that has moved me to tears:

Barber's Adagio
Faure - Pavane

ooo and opera - especially Der Rosenkavalier.

How highbrow am I??! *chortle* :shock:

Lx
by louttrim
19 Sep 2008, 20:12
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

You're right Mark.. playing too fast is one of my bad habits. It means that I don't always get all the expression I should in a piece. Other bad habits: not working out the fingering before you actually start to play .. trying to learn new pieces before getting perfection on the old ones .. not reme...
by louttrim
18 Sep 2008, 12:05
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

Morning Jan! My lesson has been postponed; Eleanor is off school as she spent 90% of last night throwing up.. I'm sssssoooooo tired!! So I'm going tomorrow instead. Gives me another night to practise! Although I think I might just go to bed at about 8pm instead.. so if I'm still whittering away on h...
by louttrim
17 Sep 2008, 16:47
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

afternoon all! My mum and I had a day out planned, and she was supposed to be here at 10.. I thought ooo I'll get 10 minutes practise in, before she gets here, and sure enough she turns up early, and then insists that I finish my practise.. how many mistakes did I make??? Thousands!!! It was only 't...
by louttrim
15 Sep 2008, 09:39
Forum: Idle Chitchat
Topic: Idle chit-chatterers' corner
Replies: 602
Views: 313526

blimey.. I don't post for 2 days over the weekend, and this thread has got very looooonnnnnnngggggg during that time!! How is everyone? I'm supposed to be working :oops: so can't stay and chat too long. Just wanted to say hi! Did loads of practise over the w/e, so I hope Natalya notices on Thursday!...
by louttrim
12 Sep 2008, 11:52
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Best of British luck, Nutroast!!
Replies: 50
Views: 33130

Jan

I'm so pleased it went well :lol: I've cut my nails this week too, my teacher was very pleased :wink:

I'd have put money on it being a) and c)!!!!

Linzy x