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Thank you so much! So kind! Glad that you're finding the video helpful! --Norma

There are many different books and sheets that I use when a student is at the intermediate level depending on their tastes and preferences. Here are a few ideas for you: In the Classical category: Alfred's Masterwork Classics Levels 1 - 10, Essential Piano Repertoire edited by Keith Snell Levels 1 - 10, (In each of these series you could probably start at about level 4.) In the Jazz category: Jazz, Rags & Blues by Martha Mier Books 1 - 5 (could start about book 2-3), Especially in Jazzy Style by Dennis Alexander Books 1 - 3 (could start in book 2). Both Martha Mier and Dennis Alexander have nice series of more lyrical compositions that they call "In Romantic Style" or "Romantic Impressions" or "Especially in Romantic Style" with several books in each set. (could start in book 2) In the Pop/Movie/Broadway category: Alfred's Greatest Hits Level 3 (in their Adult series) offers some very good arrangements. In the Sacred category: Alfred's Sacred Performer series, many great books to choose from, look for those that have the Intermediate label. For Technique: Alfred's Technical Skills Levels 1 - 10 (could start about Level 4), "Burgmuller, Czerny & Hanon" edited by Ingrid Jacobson (start in book 1). And that's a very brief offering of some of the books that I use with students. There is so much excellent music and resources available to us now, the options are endless, but that should give you a starting point for some to consider. Those books are available from Amazon.com and SheetMusicPlus.com and often will show preview pages. Also, I do digital downloads from MusicNotes.com and SheetMusicPlus.com when I'm looking for a specific song. There are some videos on my You Tube Channel from "Masterwork Classics", "Essential Piano Repertoire", "Jazz, Rags, & Blues", and "Alfred's Greatest Hits" to give you an idea of some of those. They are easy to find through the "playlist" option. You could also browse through my "Intermediate" and "Late-Intermediate" playlists for ideas as well. All the very best to you as you continue your piano journey! --Norma

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Oh, but so worth it! This is one of my favorites!! So beautiful!! Hang in there! --Norma

@@92pianokeys40 absolutely! Thanks Norma, always so inspiring on my piano journey!

I think the Rondo alla Turca is more challenging. --Norma

I just prefer it at this tempo, but pick a tempo that works for you that you can be consistent with all the way through the piece. Slow is just fine! --Norma

Yay!!! Soooo good!!! You should have seen me applauding at my computer!! You have been seriously practicing and working hard to get here! Good job!! And don't fret about some missed notes here and there, you kept going and didn't let it rattle you. Excellent performance! I was impressed that you had the entire piece memorized! That's an intricate lengthy one. And you kept your shoulders relaxed, had a nice curved hand shape, and bottom of page 2, with the right hand cross-over and left hand repeated note, great tempo! Well done!! You should be very proud of your accomplishment and performing in public as an adult takes courage! Celebrating with you! --Norma

Thank you much! I can’t tell you how much this channel has helped me. Honestly, it’s been such a huge method of support. My next goal to tackle is the one your son plays on your channel - “Go the Distance,” from Hercules. I’m about halfway through it but man, it is really hard. So kudos to his playing because he makes it look easy. Again, thank you so much.

@@joshs6536 So grateful that I could be of help on your piano journey! I LOVE the "Go the Distance" song from Hercules! I'm going to make a point of playing it today. It feels so inspirational and encouraging and I like the range of the piano that it encompasses. Good for you making the effort with that one, it's well worth it! --Norma

Thank you so much! Are you counting? Have you tried a metronome or a backing track? Are you playing slowly enough to allow yourself time to play the rhythm correctly? Or are you unsure of note values and which ones get more or less time? If we can pinpoint the "why" then we can probably come up with some solutions for more accurate practicing and better results. But yes, it will get better and easier as you progress. --Norma

So glad that you found it helpful! Yes, we LOVE Cavalier King Charles Spaniels! Best dogs ever! --Norma

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Yes! It is also the melody that is used for "the ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah."

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I checked my music stock and I don't currently have a copy of this book on hand so I was unable to look it up for you and see what I did. If anyone else out there wants to join the conversation, please chime in. Thank you, Norma

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Ja! Wir lieben unseren Bösendorfer!! --Norma

Yes, 1 flat is easier than 4 sharps. --Norma

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So exciting! Celebrating your progress with you!! You put in the time and effort and focused practice and you are reaping the rewards!! Yay! --Norma

So glad that the videos are helping you get through these. --Norma

There is an accurate 4 counts in that measure. The dotted 1/4 notes get 1 1/2 counts, then four 8th notes get 2 counts, and the two 16th notes get a 1/2 count. So all together that makes 4 counts, but it's a bit difficult to see since the 16th notes are in the midst of the 8th notes. Hope that makes sense. --Norma

@@92pianokeys40 I see now. Thanks for explaining. I missed that sixteenth note.

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Everything is better on a Bosendorfer!! We LOVE our piano!! --Norma

This song is in the Key of D minor and the D minor harmonic scale has a Bb and a C# in it so that is why those particular accidentals show up in this piece and in the key signature. The primary chords in the key of D minor are Dm (D, F, A,) Gm (G, Bb, D) and A7 (A, C#, E, G). You can see the foundation of those chords fairly easily in the left hand (bass clef). If I were creating a lead sheet from this piece, I would base the chord symbols off of the notes that are in the left hand. Yes, the G# is not a part of the D harmonic minor scale and it is not a part of the primary chords so I can see why you are trying to figure out what in the world is going on. We need someone else to join the conversation and give a label to the G#. I'm not sure if it would simply be considered a "passing tone" in the melody? --Norma

@@92pianokeys40 Thanks Norma, thankful for the reply.

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