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Offline Saturn

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ping ping ping
on: July 28, 2004, 06:30:47 AM
I saw this comic today and couldn't stop laughing at it:

https://toothpastefordinner.com/062002/ping-ping-ping.gif

Offline Tash

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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #1 on: July 28, 2004, 02:51:31 PM
YES i hate that!people'd do it and i'd be like SHUTUP and they don't understand the fact that it completely clashes and ruins the piece! agh some people are morons
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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #2 on: July 28, 2004, 03:56:54 PM
...and then there's the people who want to sit beside you as close to the middle of the piano as you play ... and then go PING PING PING! ::)

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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #3 on: July 28, 2004, 06:31:41 PM
Funny and true  ;D ;D ;D

Offline janice

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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #4 on: July 28, 2004, 06:52:39 PM
Unfortunately, that is sooooo true!  I just emailed that to my teacher.  LOL
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Offline donjuan

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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #5 on: July 28, 2004, 07:50:47 PM
My sister always does that to me!  ohhhh painful memories! :'(

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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #6 on: July 29, 2004, 01:02:14 AM
Don't forget about those who reach out for one quick Ping!
Favorite new teacher quote -- "You found the only possible wrong answer."

Offline Tash

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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #7 on: July 29, 2004, 03:45:22 AM
or beter yet they attempt to play what you're playing but are however on the wrong note and in the wrong key (or in no key most probably)
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Re: ping ping ping
Reply #8 on: August 02, 2004, 04:37:01 AM
How about those that play something like Amazing Grace and start on the wrong note and play in the wrong mode, but ocntinue to play anyway with a slightly confused look.
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