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    A quick update.

    I finally completed a life long quest to play all the Mozart Piano Sonatas!  Now I am on to another piano playing bucket list playing all the Beethoven piano sonatas. That will probably take until next year as I will be traveling for a few months and may not have access to a piano but I will take my Beethoven with me just in case and I want to buy some sheet music – more Jazz Standards. and maybe Tower of Power song book and Chopin piano pieces, and perhaps Schoenberg and 20th century composers.

     

    Reigniting My Passion for Piano

    Over the last year, I’ve reignited my passion for playing the piano. Music has always been a significant part of my life, and returning to it daily has been incredibly rewarding. Here’s a glimpse into my musical journey, goals for the year, and strategies to achieve them.

    My Musical Journey:

    I took piano lessons from first grade until I graduated from college. While in high school, I wrote a string quartet, piano sonata, flute sonata, and the first movement of a symphony. The string quartet and flute sonatas were performed at a concert honoring Berkeley gifted young people. I majored in music composition at Cal State Hayward and Oberlin but changed my major to political science and psychology at the University of the Pacific after some academic struggles. I played the piano daily from 1972 to 1984, and from 1988 to 2016, when I retired. From 2000 to 2003, I resumed writing music and composed five or six pieces. In 2021, I resumed playing the piano. This past year, I played daily until June when I took a six-month break as I did not have access to a piano. I will continue playing daily until June and, while in the States, will rent a piano to ensure I can keep practicing. Later in the year, I will buy a MIDI cable, and Sibelius music composition software and resume writing music posting one piece per month.

    Goals for 2025:

    1. Daily Practice: Dedicate one hour per day to piano practice.
    2. Mastering Sonatas: Work my way through Mozart and Beethoven Sonatas. Purchase new music, including Funk classics, Jazz, and Rock standards.
    3. Music Education: Take music theory and composition courses.
    4. Equipment Upgrade: Buy a MIDI cable and download Sibelius to learn music writing.
    5. Composition: Rewrite music I composed in high school and aim to write one piece per month to post on my blog.
    6. Piano Access: Buy or rent a piano while in the States.

     

    Strategy:

    • Self-Teaching: Utilize YouTube tutorials to learn the fundamentals of music writing and take online music theory courses.
    • Piece Analysis: Review each piece before playing, noting high and low notes, key signatures, and changes. Create cheat sheets for ornamentations such as turns and mordents.
    • Separate Hand Practice: For Bach pieces, practice each hand separately before playing together.
    • Listening and Learning: Listen to the music on YouTube before attempting to play.

    Rediscovering Mozart and Beethoven:

    My journey through the piano books will culminate in conquering Mozart and Beethoven’s Sonatas. I recently played my first Mozart Sonata and, to my surprise, did not do too badly. I plan to revisit it next year after completing my initial piano books. I am finally feeling comfortable playing Mozart. Still a challenge but one I can deal with.

    Ode to My Pianos:

    Ever since I was a young lad, I dreamt of being a professional piano player. Though that dream may never come true, my love for the instrument remains unwavering. At 70, I now play my Roland 88 piano almost every day, delighting in the creative ways I interpret the classics.

    Learning to Play the Piano Leads to a Career in Music:

    Buying a new piano and music software allowed me to practice nightly. Angela’s weekly piano lessons helped me master pieces, and I even joined a jazz band, the Diplomatic Jazz Ensemble. We released an album that gained unexpected popularity, leading me to retire from the Foreign Service and pursue a career as a studio musician and composer in San Francisco.

    How to Re-Learn to Play the Piano:

    Returning to piano after a hiatus involves picking a series of beginner to intermediate books, analyzing each piece, and practicing with a structured approach. Concentrating on accuracy and rhythm, I aim to play three to five pieces daily, gradually increasing my speed.

    Piece List:

    Here’s what I’ve played recently:

    1. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Allegro
    2. Joseph Haydn – Andantino
    3. Joseph Haydn – Scherzo in F
    4. Mozart – Rondo in C
    5. Beethoven – Bagatelle in C
    6. Beethoven – Ecossaise in G
    7. Joseph Haydn – Seven German Dances 1-7 and Coda
    8. Carl Maria von Weber – Ecossaise in G major
    9. Jacob Schmitt – Sonatina in C
    10. Joseph Nepomuk Hummel – Bagatelle

    Alzheimer’s Prevention: I believe that playing music, learning languages, and engaging in mental games are excellent ways to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s. Given my increased risk, I’ve committed to daily piano practice, studying Korean, and engaging in creative writing and blogging as part of my prevention strategy.

    Encouragement to Aspiring Musicians: To those nearing retirement and considering resuming an instrument, I encourage you to go for it. The rewards are immeasurable.

    For more details, visit my webpage: The World According to Cosmos – On Playing Mozart Sonatas.

    Embrace the joy of music and make it a part of your daily life!

    Piano Playing  3-7-5

    piano

    playing my keyboards daily

    I am getting better

     

    Ode to My Pianos

     

    Ever since I was a young lad

    I wanted to play the piano

    Had delusions I could be

    A professional piano player.

     

    But alas that was not my fate

    I had four pianos in my life

    Most recently I bought a Rolland 88 piano

    And play it almost every day.

     

    And now at age 70

    I am finally getting fairly good

    But I know that my dream

     

    Of being a professional piano player.

    Will never come true

    But that is okay.

     

    As I stumble my way through my music

    Mutilating Bach, Beethoven, Blues Standards,

    Mozart and so many others

    In creative ways never heard before.

     

    I think that their spirits

    Will understand

    And be amused and laughing

    And not be too hurt

    By my attempts.

     

    An object

    Write a poem about any object which you love the most let it be perfume,books,etc.

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    Korean Light Classical Set

    1. Chopin Piece
    2. Beethoven Disco For Eliza
    3. Apartment
    4. Verglis Mein Nicht
    5. Malguenia
    6. Disco City
    7. Io Ti Daro Di Piu
    8. Dark Eye Boogie Woman
    9. El Bimbo
    10. Rumba Rhapsody
    11. Korean Song Book
    12. Ganadiri
    13. Nununhannuri
    14. Moknochuchang
    15. Babo
    16. Sarang
    17. Ayaohchmari
    18. Chackunlabi
    19. Changelog
    20. Hangku
    21. Kudaeyae
    22. Laegaedo Saranoi
    23. Miwoimiwoimiwoi
    24. Baramireoo
    25. Sarangsarangnuka Milhaeni
    26. Bayayae
    27. Yet Siinuilorae
    28. Chrumomoichukkae
    29. Ku Saram
    30. Biramchoram Nakyomchorum
    31. Saransuron Kudae
    32. Sarangiyo

    100 Greatest Hits

    1. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Marvin Gaye
    2. All Blues Nailed It, Miles Davis,
    3. All Day All The Night The Kinks
    4. All My Loving The Beatles
    5. Anarchy In The UK -Really Rocked Out With This One Sex Pistols
    6. And She Was Talking Heads
    7. Back On The Chain Gang Pretenders
    8. Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival Nailed It
    9. Badge Cream
    10. Being A Gong Get It On T Rex
    11. Beth Kiss
    12. Blueberry Hill Fats Domino Nailed It
    13. Bo Diddley Nailed It
    14. The Book Of Love Peter Gabriel
    15. Both Sides Now Joni Mitchel
    16. California Sun Ramones
    17. Can’t Help Falling In Love Elvis Presely
    18. Candle In The Wind Elton John
    19. Chain Gang Nailed It Nirvana
    20. Desperado Eagles
    21. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic The Police
    22. Everyday I Write The Book Elvis Costello
    23. Everyday People Sly And The Family Stone
    24. Feeling Alright Traffic
    25. Fields Of Gold Sting
    26. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Paul Simon
    27. Forever Young Rod Stewart
    28. Foxy Lady Jimi Hendrix
    29. Freddy’s Dead Curtis Mayfield
    30. Free Falling Tom Petty
    31. Georgia On My Mind Ray Charles
    32. Give Up The Funk Chairs The Roof Off The Sucker Parliament
    33. Glory Days Bruce Springsteen
    34. I Can’t Help Myself Sugar Pie Honey Bunch The Four Tops
    35. I Still Haven’t Found What I Was Looking For You 2
    36. I Walk The Line Johnny Cash
    37. I’m Hoochie Choohie Man Muddy Waters
    38. Imagine John Lennon Then Plastic Ono Band
    39. Isn’t She Lovely Stevie Wonder
    40. It’s In The Way You Use It Eric Clapton
    41. It’s Too Late Carole King
    42. Just My Imagination Running Away From Me The Temptations
    43. Kashmir Led Zeppelin
    44. Landslide Fleetwood Mac
    45. Lay Lady Lay Bob Dylan
    46. Like A Prayer Madonna
    47. Living In America James Brown Losing My Religion R.E.M.
    48. Love Walks In Van Halen
    49. Lust For Life Iggy Pop
    50. Man In The Mirror Michael Jackson
    51. Me And Bobby Mcgee Janis Joplin
    52. Midnight Train At Georgia Gladys Knights And The Pips
    53. Money Pink Floyd
    54. Moondance Van Morrison
    55. Naima John Coltrane
    56. You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Aretha Franklin
    57. Never Say Goodbye The Jackson Jackson 5 Night Fever The Bg’s
    58. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down The Band
    59. 1999 Prince
    60. No Particular Place To Go, Chuck Berry,
    61. Ol 55 Tom Waits
    62. Only The Lonely You Know The Way I Feel Roy Orbison
    63. Oya Como Va Santana
    64. Peggy Sue Buddy Holly
    65. Proud Mary Ike And Tina Turner
    66. Pin Ball Wizzard The Who
    67. Pride And Joy Stevie Ray Vaughan
    68. Rambling Man Allman Brothers Band
    69. Reeling In The Years Steely Dan
    70. Rock The Casbash The Clash
    71. Ruby Tuesday The Rolling Stones
    72. September Earth Wind And Fire
    73. Silly Love Songs Paul Mccartney
    74. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay Otis Redding
    75. The Sound Of Silence Simon And Garfield
    76. Sweet Emotions Aerosmith
    77. Sweet Home Chicago Robert Johnson
    78. Sweet Jane Velvet Underground
    79. Teach Your Children Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young
    80. The Tears Of A Clown Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
    81. 3 Little Birds Bob Marley
    82. The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King
    83. Tired Of Being Alone Al Green
    84. Touch Of Grey Grateful Dead
    85. Turn Turn Turn To Everything There’s This Season The Byrds
    86. Tutti Fruity Little Richard
    87. We Will Rock You Queen
    88. Working In The Coal Mine Devo
    89. Wouldn’t It Be Nice The Beach Boys
    90. You Can’t Hurry Love Diana Ross And The Supremes
    91. Young Americans David Bowie

    Bach Two and Three Part Inventions

    1. 1 In C
    2. 2 IN E Flat
    3. 3 In D
    4. 4 In E Flat  Major
    5. 5 In E Flat
    6. 6 In E
    7. 7 In B Minor
    8. 8 In F
    9. 9 In A Flat
    10. 10 In G
    11. 11 In G Minor
    12. 12 In A
    13. 13 In C
    14. 14 In B Flat
    15. 15 In D
    16. 16 Sinfonia 1 In C
    17. 17 Sinfonia 2 In C Minor
    18. 18 Sinfonia 3 In D
    19. 19 Sinfonia 4 In D Minor
    20. 20 Sinfonia 5 In E Flat
    21. 21 Sinfonnia 6 In E
    22. 22 Sinfonia 7 In G
    23. 23 Sinfonia 8 In F
    24. 24 Sinfonia 9 In F Minor
    25. 25 Sinfonia 10 In G
    26. 26 Sinfonia In G Minor
    27. 27 Sinfonia 12 In A
    28. 28 Sinfonia 13 In C
    29. 29 Sinfonia 14 In B Flat
    30. 30 Sinfonia 15 In F

    Blues Standards

    1. All Your Love (I Miss Loving)
    2. Baby Please Don’t Go
    3. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
    4. Back Door Man
    5. Bluebird
    6. Blues Before Sunrise
    7. Blues With A Feeling
    8. Boogie Chillen No. 2
    9. Caledonia
    10. Checkin’ Up On My Baby
    11. Confessin’ The Blues
    12. Crossroads
    13. Everyday (I Have The Blues)
    14. Evil (Is Going On)
    15. Five Long Years
    16. Going Down Slow
    17. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
    18. Help Me
    19. Honest I Do
    20. How Long, How Long Blues
    21. I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom
    22. I Can’t Quit You Baby
    23. I’m A Man
    24. I’m A Steady Rollin’ Man
    25. I’m Gonna Move On The Outskirts Of Town
    26. I’m Ready
    27. I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man
    28. It Hurts Me Too
    29. Key To The Highway
    30. Killing Floor
    31. Little Red Rooster
    32. Mean Old Frisco
    33. Mean Old World
    34. Mellow Down Easy
    35. Merry Christmas, Baby
    36. Milk Cow Blues
    37. My Babe
    38. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out
    39. On The Road Again
    40. Please Send Me Someone To Love
    41. Ramblin’ On My Mind
    42. Reconsider Baby
    43. Rollin’ And Tumblin’
    44. Saint James Infirmary
    45. Louis Blues
    46. See See Rider
    47. Sitting On Top Of The World
    48. The Sky Is Crying
    49. Smokestack Lightning
    50. Spoonful
    51. Sweet Home Chicago
    52. Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-Ness If I Do
    53. The Thrill Is Gone
    54. Trouble In Mind
    55. Walkin’ Blues
    56. Wang Dang Doodle
    57. You Don’t Have To Go

    Duke Ellington Song Book

    1. Alabama Home
    2. Azure
    3. Birmingham Breakdown
    4. Black Butterfly
    5. Blip Blip
    6. Boy Meets Horn
    7. Brown Skin Gal In The Colico Gown
    8. Caravan
    9. Creole Love Call
    10. Come Sunday
    11. Day Dream
    12. Do Nothing Until You Hear From Me
    13. Doing The Crazy Walk
    14. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
    15. Echoes Of Harlem
    16. Everything But You
    17. Five O Clock Drag
    18. Gal From Joes
    19. Gypsy With Out A Song
    20. I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)
    21. Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
    22. I Never Felt This Way Before
    23. I’m Just A Lucky So And So
    24. Riding On The Moon And Dancing On The Stars
    25. So In Love With You
    26. In A Sentimental Mood
    27. It Doesn’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
    28. Jeep In Jumping
    29. Lady In Blue
    30. Lost In Meditation
    31. Mood Indigo
    32. Paris Burning
    33. Please Forgive Me
    34. Prel;Ude To A Kiss
    35. Ring Dem
    36. Rocking My Rhtyim
    37. Satin Doll
    38. Solitude
    39. Something To Live For
    40. Sosphicated Lady
    41. Take The A Train

    Took a break from June to December as I had no piano available

    Bach WTC

    1. prelude and fugue 1
    2. prelude and fugue 2
    3. prelude and fugue 3
    4. prelude and fugue 4
    5. prelude and fugue 5
    6. prelude and fugue 6
    7. prelude and fugue 7
    8. prelude and fugue 8
    9. prelude and fugue 9
    10. prelude and fugue 10
    11. prelude and fugue 11
    12. prelude and fugue 12
    13. prelude and fugue 13
    14. prelude and fugue 14
    15. prelude and fugue 15
    16. prelude and fugue 16
    17. prelude and fugue 17
    18. prelude and fugue 18
    19. prelude and fugue 19
    20. prelude and fugue 20

    Eric Satie Three Gymnopies

    1. Eric Satie three  gymnopies 1
    2. Eric Satie three  gymnopies 2
    3. Eric Satie three  gymnopies 3

    Improvised Jake Blues

    24 Sonatas

    Haydn Sonatas

    1. Haydn
    2. Haydn 1
    3. Hyadn 2
    4. Haydn 3
    5. Haydn 4
    6. Haydn 5
    7. Haydn 6

    Mozart Sonatas

    1. Mozart 6
    2. Mozart 7
    3. Mozart 8
    4. Mozart 9
    5. Mozart 10

    When I finish the Sonata book, I will finish the WTC before turning back to Mozart and latter Beethoven. That should take me to the end of the year along with my music classes and compositions.

    Background on the Sonata form from Co-Pilot

    The sonata is one of the most enduring forms in classical music, evolving over centuries while maintaining its core structure and principles. Typically, a sonata is an instrumental work composed for one or two instruments, like piano, violin, or a duo (e.g., piano and cello). The term “sonata” derives from the Italian word sonare, meaning “to sound,” and it often refers to a piece designed for performance rather than singing.

    Typical Form of a Sonata

    The typical structure of a sonata follows a multi-movement design, often comprising three or four movements. Each movement has its own character and tempo. Here’s the typical layout:

    Sonatas can vary widely in style depending on the composer and era. For example, Classical sonatas by Haydn and Mozart tend to be more structured and graceful, whereas Beethoven pushed the form with bold ideas and emotional depth.

    First Movement: Sonata Form (Allegro)

    The typical structure of a sonata follows a multi-movement design, often comprising three or four movements. Each movement has its own character and tempo. Here’s the typical layout:

    Exposition: Themes are introduced, often with contrasting characters (e.g., lyrical vs. dramatic).

    Development: Themes are explored, modified, and combined, showcasing creativity and tension.

    Recapitulation: Themes return, generally staying close to their original presentation but often resolving earlier conflicts

    A lyrical, slower movement that contrasts the energetic first movement. It’s often contemplative or expressive.

    A lyrical, slower movement that contrasts the energetic first movement. It’s often contemplative or expressive.

    Sonatas can vary widely in style depending on the composer and era. For example, Classical sonatas by Haydn and Mozart tend to be more structured and graceful, whereas Beethoven pushed the form with bold ideas and emotional depth.

    Haydin Sonata

    Bold Played

    Difficulty 1:

    Hob. XVI:1 – C major

    Hob. XVI:5 – A major

    Hob. XVI:8 – G major

    Hob. XVI:G1 – G major

    Difficulty 1.5:

    Hob. XVI:2 – B-flat major

    Hob. XVI:3 – C major

    Hob. XVI:4 – D major

    Hob. XVI:6 – G major

    Hob. XVI:7 – C major

    Hob. XVI:9 – F major

    Hob. XVI:10 – C major

    Hob. XVI:11 – G major

    Hob. XVI:12 – A major

    Hob. XVI:13 – E major

    Hob. XVI:26 – A major

    Hob. XVI:43 – A-flat major

    Hob. XVI:Es2 – E-flat major

    Difficulty 2:

    Hob. XVI:20 – C minor

    Hob. XVI:27 – G major

    Hob. XVI:32 – B minor

    Hob. XVI:33 – D major

    Hob. XVI:34 – E minor

    Hob. XVI:35 – A major

    Hob. XVI:36 – C-sharp minor

    Hob. XVI:37 – D major

    Hob. XVI:38 – F major

    Hob. XVI:40 – G major

    Hob. XVI:42 – D major

    Hob. XVI:46 – A-flat major

    Hob. XVI:50 – C major

    Hob. XVI:51 – D major

     Mozart Sonatas

     Sonata No. 1, K. 279, C major – Beginner/Intermediate

    1. Sonata No. 2, K. 280, F major – Intermediate
    2. Sonata No. 3, K. 281, B-flat major – Intermediate
    3. Sonata No. 4, K. 282, E-flat major – Beginner/Intermediate
    4. Sonata No. 5, K. 283, G major – Intermediate
    5. 6. Sonata No. 6, K. 284, D major (“Dürnitz”) – Advanced
    6. Sonata No. 7, K. 309, C major – Intermediate
    7. Sonata No. 8, K. 310, A minor – Advanced
    8. Sonata No. 9, K. 311, D major – Intermediate/Advanced
    9. Sonata No. 10, K. 330, C major – Intermediate
    10. Sonata No. 11, K. 331, A major (“Alla Turca”) – Intermediate
    11. Sonata No. 12, K. 332, F major – Intermediate
    12. Sonata No. 13, K. 333, B-flat major – Intermediate/Advanced
    13. Sonata No. 14, K. 457, C minor – Advanced
    14. Sonata No. 15, K. 533/494, F major – Advanced
    15. Sonata No. 16, K. 545, C major (“Sonata Facile”) – Beginner
    16. Sonata No. 17, K. 570, B-flat major – Intermediate
    17. 18. Sonata No. 18, K. 576, D major (“The Hunt”) – Advanced

     

    Beethoven

     

    1. Sonata No. 1, K. 279, C major – Beginner/Intermediate
    2. Sonata No. 2, K. 280, F major – Intermediate
    3. Sonata No. 3, K. 281, B-flat major – Intermediate
    4. Sonata No. 4, K. 282, E-flat major – Beginner/Intermediate
    5. Sonata No. 5, K. 283, G major – Intermediate
    6. Sonata No. 6, K. 284, D major (“Dürnitz”) – Advanced
    7. Sonata No. 7, K. 309, C major – Intermediate
    8. Sonata No. 8, K. 310, A minor – Advanced
    9. Sonata No. 9, K. 311, D major – Intermediate/Advanced
    10. Sonata No. 10, K. 330, C major – Intermediate
    11. Sonata No. 11, K. 331, A major (“Alla Turca”) – Intermediate
    12. Sonata No. 12, K. 332, F major – Intermediate
    13. Sonata No. 13, K. 333, B-flat major – Intermediate/Advanced
    14. 1 Sonata No. 14, K. 457, C minor – Advanced Moonlight
    15. 1 Sonata No. 15, K. 533/494, F major – Advanced
    16. Sonata No. 16, K. 545, C major (“Sonata Facile”) – Beginner
    17. Sonata No. 17, K. 570, B-flat major – Intermediate
    18. Sonata No. 18, K. 576, D major (“The Hunt”) – Advanced
    19. No. 27, Op. 90, E minor
    20. No. 15, Op. 28, D major (“Pastorale”)
    21. No. 16, Op. 31 No. 1, G major
    22. No. 21, Op. 53, C major (“Waldstein”)
    23. No. 18, Op. 31 No. 3, E-flat major
    24. No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2, C-sharp minor (“Moonlight”)
    25. No. 22, Op. 54, F major
    26. No. 23, Op. 57, F minor (“Appassionata”)
    27. No. 17, Op. 31 No. 2, D minor (“Tempest”)
    28. No. 12, Op. 26, A-flat major
    29. No. 28, Op. 101, A major
    30. No. 29, Op. 106, B-flat major (“Hammerklavier”) (Most difficult)
    31. No. 30, Op. 109, E major
    32. No. 31, Op. 110, A-flat major
    33. No. 32, Op. 111, C minor

     

    The 25 Best Music Albums of 2024

     

     

     

     

     

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