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crazy for ivan moravec

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What do you really mean?

on: December 19, 2005, 10:43:37 PM

what do you really mean when you say:

1. "I think he is a better pianist than ____(say, John)." (what is "better pianist"?)

2. "I can't compare both of them, they're two different pianists, but both are great!"

3. when asked with the question: What can you say about his playing? Answer: "I think he did a good job."

just curious...

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alzado

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Re: What do you really mean?

Reply #1 on: December 20, 2005, 12:04:11 AM

I wouldn't normally say anything like that.

I have heard the great pianists on recordings, but I do not think much about them.

I am mainly concerned about my own playing.

Anyone in the Suzuki music programs is familiar with one of their mantras: "Never compare."