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For any teachers who want to fold little gift boxes, especially around recital/holiday/graduation seasons. I make these to hold stickers, chocolates, treats, pretty much any small items for students to bring home. Same goes with board game pieces instead of using plastic bags. Great way to use sheet music photocopies that would have gone to recycling anyway.

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i-III-iv-V or i-V-vi-iii | i-III-iv-V or i-V-VI-III (Chord Progressions) Set 5

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Ear Training - Augmented Triads vs. Diminished Triads Reference Set (all Augmented Triads and all Diminished Triads)

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I-IV-V or I-V-vi (Chord Progressions) Set 1

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Types of Motion (Played on Piano) | Music Theory, Ear Training

Parallel motion, similar motion, contrary motion, oblique motion, static motion (Counterpoint, Harmony)

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Level 2 Sight Reading Exercises | Exercise 11-15 YouTube (classicalsqueak) / Video Index

To purchase sheet music for this video: https://ko-fi.com/s/1e9dee6002

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Level 2 Playback Exercises (Played on Piano) | 21-25 (Set 5)

Playback 21-25 (Set 5) Exercises for Piano YouTube (classicalsqueak) / Video Index

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Level 2 Chord Identification Exercises (Played on Piano) | Set 3

Chord Progressions (Set 3) - Major or Minor Triads Exercises for Piano YouTube (classicalsqueak) / Video Index

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Level 2 Chord Identification Exercises (Played on Piano) | Set 2

Chord Progressions (Set 2) - Major or Minor Triads Exercises for Piano YouTube (classicalsqueak) / Video Index

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Level 7 Ear Training - Interval Identification (Played on Piano) Practice with C (above or below) Set 2

Intervals: -2 +2 -3 +3 p4 p5 -6 +6 -7 +7 p8 For examinations, intervals may begin on any pitch, but this video is practice specifically beginning on C.

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I-iii-IV-V, I-vi-IV-V, I-IV-I-V, I-IV-V-vi, I-V-vi-iii, I-V-ii-vi, I-ii6-V-vi (Chord Progression Ear Training) Review Practice - Set 1

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Pianos & Music Notes in Video Games An Informal Review

Whenever I come across keyboard instruments or sheet music, I always want to check for accuracy, so here’s an informal review on some video games I’ve played. [Warning: there may be spoilers!]

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro / Disclaimer

(0:39) Warning: there may be spoilers!

(0:50) Fortnite

(1:56) Fields of Mistria

(2:32) Undertale

(3:33) Lost and Found Co.

(3:43) Florence

(4:10) When the Past was Around

(5:47) Spiritfarer

(6:26) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

(7:12) Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH)

(8:54) Outro

Keyboard layout is considered, but not the exact number of octaves because there is rarely enough space. There are also references to Bach and John Cage. I enjoyed playing most of these games, so these are just a few things I noticed and an appreciation for the little details they add. I am only commenting on pianos/keyboard instruments and music notation. Thanks for watching!

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Level 7 Ear Training - Interval Identification (Played on Piano) Practice with C (above or below) Set 1

Intervals: -2 +2 -3 +3 p4 p5 -6 +6 -7 +7 p8 For examinations, intervals may begin on any pitch, but this video is practice specifically beginning on C.

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Ear Training - Major or Minor Pentascale (Scale and Triad) Set 4

Exercise: A pentascale will be played ascending and descending, followed by a triad. Name if it is major or minor.

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I-IV-V-I, I-IV-V-vi, I-vi-IV-V, I-vi-IV-I (Chord Progression Ear Training - RCM Level 8) Set 1

• N.B. For RCM Level 8, the chords options are: I-IV-V-I, I-IV-V-vi, I-vi-IV-V, I-vi-IV-I, i-iv-V-i, i-iv-V-VI, i-VI-iv-V, or i-VI-iv-i in their respective major and harmonic minor keys; however, this video is only focusing on major keys.

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Water my piano with me! and FAQ :)

The original video passed 300k on the clockapp (wild!), so I have added a new part with answers to some questions. The info I share is from my own experience as a classical pianist, but I am not a piano technician. My system was installed over a decade ago, so things may have changed now. Please consult with your piano tuner/technician since piano maintenance will depend on the environment you are in.

The wording on the manufacturer's site does indeed instruct you to "Water Your Piano." Don't actually put water directly into your piano, though!

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