What's on your mind now?

[Bob]

When?  In terms of getting results.

Which suggests how?  I would imagine I'm working hard enough but maybe not enough.  And maybe inefficiently, so better efficiency/ease would improve things with the same or less effort.  Or I'm just not putting in enough time or even actually hitting an area even though I think I am.

[Bob]

Potentially just more time in.

vs. Paying more attention to the status of things and adjusting the routine from there.

The importance of backing off and recovering for true progress.

[Bob]

Backing off for better recovery and adjusting a plan to push based on status.  But that's easier said than done.  And knowing when it's pushing as much as possible, being as effective/efficient as possible for making true progress.

[Bob]

Something about this.  Which is capturing a push, making a push happen.....

the push
ready state
actual push, with a good squeeze
probably more push, to see if there's more squeeze/room available

[Bob]

[Bob]

Lack of sleep and paying for it later.

Taking into account status of things with a push -- Status now, what will happen with a push, how that factors into recovering from the push, etc.

[Bob]

I wonder if we've got another mole on the forum. 

[wankimx3]

Well....I'm wondering how I can improve my interest in piano cos it's not strong enough for me to feel strongly when I play/practice :') I like music a lot, but idk why practicing is unenjoyable at times 🧐

[Bob]

[Bob]

 I feel like a drone.  : |

[lousyplayer]

I wish my nephews left me alone and went back home....

[Bob]

Lack of focus, lack of practice mass, something that I just forgot...

And something about measuring and being able to plan out progress based on working on scales in sixths.

[frodo3]

frodo1 => frodo2 => frodo3.  I'm pleased to announce that I have reached level 3 in the frodo world. 

[Bob]

How I missed scales in sixths.  I even told someone I knew scales in sixths, but that was just using 1-4 and 1-5 for everything.

[rachmaninoff_forever]

It’s crazy how I used to go on this site as a kid and I still see the same members here still active after all these years

[Bob]

I think... It was around Valentine's Day 2004 when I found the site.  So another 14 months, and I'll been here for 20 years, two decades...

[Bob]

Something about capturing progress and 'explosive' movement in terms of control.... For springiness, but also as an area I'm not thinking about, so it's not happening.  Being aware of a lack of info/ignorance.  And if that exists, what else is missing like that?

[frodo3]

I'll be back in September.   

[frodo3]

Schumann club thread is now locked.  Thanks to everyone that participated!

[Bob]

When things start drying out from getting pushed or with a routine (but still a push that way), backing off is wise.  Or prepping for a push by backing off is wise.  But then to determine when things are recovered, it needs another little push.   

And occasionally backing off and then doing a bigger push (either capacity or endurance) is probably wise too.

[transitional]

2 weeks of Driver's Ed homework that I want to get over with right now.

[lelle]

2 weeks of Driver's Ed homework that I want to get over with right now.

I recently got my driver's licence after 7 months of hard work studying and having driving lessons. The theory part can definitely be a lot. (Or it depends on the country maybe)

[frodo4]

Bach Mass in B-minor OR Handel Messiah?  That's a tough one.  Both are such great works.  But I think I will have to go with the Bach.  Bach Mass in B-minor OR Beethoven Missa solemnis?  I'm going to choose the Beethoven.

My journey continues elsewhere at this time.   

[Siberian Husky]

=)

[jaquet]

im bored, listening to chopin fantasie whilst avoiding ear training which im meant to do.

[Bob]

Time passing faster.

[transitional]

Hi Bob, I like your username.

[dizzyfingers]

Time passing faster.

You want time to pass faster?
Or you're noticing time is passing faster?

[Bob]

I think it's having things scheduled out more.  Getting more done but... You get to the end of the plan seemingly faster then too.

[dizzyfingers]

I think it's having things scheduled out more.  Getting more done but... You get to the end of the plan seemingly faster then too.

Scheduling, planning, tasking - - it's linear thinking.  It's great for getting things done but if you're a musician, you need to be in touch with your muses ... you need to avoid too much of the linear approach.  Those robot technical pianists are examples of too much linear practice and not enough artistic searching practice ...

[orgarnic]

the fact that you can print out forum posts

[frodo10]

Found my HP 12c calculator!!    Found it looking for my Bach WTC score.  How did it get there?  It's a great day!

[frodo10]

Just tossed out my Richter recording of Bach WTC book 1 and 2 that I recently bought.  Sounds like the microphone was under water when they recorded it.  Maybe it's a problem with the transfer from analog to digital.  Too bad.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MI3TSHS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[frodo10]

What time is it?  3:07 PM EST

My goodness - I have things to do!

[frodo10]

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[frodo10]

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[frodo10]

And so there you go.   

[frodo10]

What's on my mind without consulting AI?  Yes, I think for myself.  A discussion in logic.   

Is the following a true statement?
People like to eat octopus.

Does this statement mean:
A) Some people like to eat octopus.,
B) Most people like to eat octopus., OR
C) All people like to eat octopus.

Without consulting AI, I would argue that without a quantifier, the sentence would read as shown in question "A" above.  And so "People like to eat octopus" is a true statement.

Now what if someone says:
"Transcends cultural and historical differences."

Does this mean:
A) Transcends some cultural and historical differences.,
B) Transcends most cultural and historical differences., OR
C) Transcends all cultural and historical differences.

I would argue it means A since it does not have a quantifier. It means "Transcends some cultural and historical differences.",

Someone says "All the contestants of the Chopin competition are white and East Asian."

The prior statement does have a quantifier - the word "All". Assuming the prior statement is true (which I would argue is not true), is the following a true statement?

The competition's appeal shows that the emotional intensity of Chopin's work—from the haunting melancholy of his nocturnes to the fiery passion of his ballades—transcends cultural and historical differences.

The answer is YES.  It transcends cultural and historical differences. It transcends cultural and historical differences of the white and East Asian communities.

End of logic lesson. 

 

[yqxpiano]

What if someone else wants to compete?

[rachmaninoff_forever]

What's on my mind without consulting AI?  Yes, I think for myself.  A discussion in logic.   

Is the following a true statement?
People like to eat octopus.

Does this statement mean:
A) Some people like to eat octopus.,
B) Most people like to eat octopus., OR
C) All people like to eat octopus.

Without consulting AI, I would argue that without a quantifier, the sentence would read as shown in question "A" above.  And so "People like to eat octopus" is a true statement.

Now what if someone says:
"Transcends cultural and historical differences."

Does this mean:
A) Transcends some cultural and historical differences.,
B) Transcends most cultural and historical differences., OR
C) Transcends all cultural and historical differences.

I would argue it means A since it does not have a quantifier. It means "Transcends some cultural and historical differences.",

Someone says "All the contestants of the Chopin competition are white and East Asian."

The prior statement does have a quantifier - the word "All". Assuming the prior statement is true (which I would argue is not true), is the following a true statement?

The competition's appeal shows that the emotional intensity of Chopin's work—from the haunting melancholy of his nocturnes to the fiery passion of his ballades—transcends cultural and historical differences.

The answer is YES.  It transcends cultural and historical differences. It transcends cultural and historical differences of the white and East Asian communities.

End of logic lesson. 

 

You said you were done engaging then responded to my comment in a different post. 

  Saying a competition of bunch of affluent East Asian and white people playing the same music is bridging cultural differences is like me taking 3 steps to the left and saying I’m closer to the equator than ever before.

Think for yourself and stop using AI

[frodo10]

Saying a competition of bunch of affluent East Asian and white people playing the same music is bridging cultural differences is like me taking 3 steps to the left and saying I’m closer to the equator than ever before.

Okay - if you say so.  Chopin competition is no good.  Must be abolished!   

[frodo10]

You said you were done engaging then responded to my comment in a different post. 

I changed my mind.

Saying a competition of bunch of affluent East Asian and white people playing the same music is bridging cultural differences is like me taking 3 steps to the left and saying I’m closer to the equator than ever before.

"Bridging cultural differences" focuses on the deliberate, conscious effort to connect and create understanding between distinct cultures, while "transcending cultural differences" suggests moving beyond cultural norms to find a more universal, human-centered perspective.

You said: "Bridging cultural differences"
I typed: "Transcending cultural differences"

I think you misunderstand what "transcending cultural differences" means.

East Asians and white people (honkey ) which have many different cultures and histories love and enjoy Chopin's music.  It doesn't matter that their cultural and historical differences are great.  They unite in their love of Chopin's music. The music transcends their cultural and historical differences.  Anyway, this is my opinion based on my understanding of these 2 terms.

And it's not just rich East Asians and rich white people that love Chopin's music.

[liszt-and-the-galops]

Is the following a true statement?
People like to eat octopus.

Does this statement mean:
A) Some people like to eat octopus.,
B) Most people like to eat octopus., OR
C) All people like to eat octopus.

Without consulting AI, I would argue that without a quantifier, the sentence would read as shown in question "A" above.  And so "People like to eat octopus" is a true statement.

Just think up a context for that exact statement to be said in and you'll get the answer. Here's two examples.

"What's humanity's favorite food? Well, while people like to eat octopus..."
"What's your plan for dinner?" "Well, I know that you people like to eat octopus..." (though in this one, "people" would probably be replaced with something like "guys" because otherwise it sounds condescending).

In both of these, "all" (or possibly "most") is implied, and "some" isn't.

"...while all [or most] people..."
"you [all] like..."

Therefore, the answer is C.

[orgarnic]

This is why I dislike English. I remember there was a sentence in which wherever you put the comma, it would still be grammatically correct and have the same meaning.

Also buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo is a sentence. What does this have to say about English semantics?

I don't know though. I think maybe every language is like this; the same sentence can have a totally different meaning based on how you say it, when you say it. I feel like 50% of meaning is just context.

[frodo10]

Let's ask AI - he's pretty smart.  Yes - he makes mistakes once in a while. But he's a good starting point.
In math, we have universal quantifiers.  Math is a precise language.  English, or French is not.

Don't like AI - then don't read the following.  Just that simple.

Q: is the statement "people like to eat octopus" true? there is no quantifier here. does the statement mean "some people like to eat octopus", "most people like to eat octopus" or "all people like to eat octopus".

AI: The statement "people like to eat octopus" is ambiguous and does not have a single truth value. In everyday language, a sentence like this is an example of a "generic" statement, which most often means "some people like to eat octopus" or "most people like to eat octopus". The statement is certainly not true for all people.

Semantic ambiguity
Without an explicit quantifier, the meaning of a sentence like this depends on context. The three primary possibilities for how it might be interpreted are:

Some people like to eat octopus. This is the most likely interpretation in everyday conversation. A generic statement is usually not taken to be an absolute claim, so a few exceptions wouldn't make the sentence false.

Most people like to eat octopus. This is also a plausible interpretation, especially when making a general statement about human habits or tastes. However, "most" is also a separate, explicit quantifier.

All people like to eat octopus. This is a highly unlikely interpretation. It would only take one person who dislikes octopus to prove the statement false. If the speaker intended to refer to every single person without exception, they would have to use a universal quantifier, such as "all".

The concept of generic statements
In linguistics, these non-explicit statements are known as generics. They are distinct from explicitly quantified statements like "all dogs bark" or "some dogs bark". Generics allow for exceptions while still conveying a useful generalization about a category. For example, "birds fly" is a true generic statement, even though penguins and ostriches are birds that do not fly. Similarly, "people like to eat octopus" can be understood as a generalization about human tastes, even though many people do not eat it.

[orgarnic]

Just a question. What AI do you use?

[liszt-and-the-galops]

Let's ask AI - he's pretty smart.  Yes - he makes mistakes once in a while.

Quite often...

Q: is the statement "people like to eat octopus" true? there is no quantifier here. does the statement mean "some people like to eat octopus", "most people like to eat octopus" or "all people like to eat octopus".

You've changed the question. I don't need to read any further.

[frodo10]

Just a question. What AI do you use?

I mostly use google's AI but I also use copilot.

[orgarnic]

After a long time of inactivity, you have to log back in?

[frodo10]

Just think up a context for that exact statement to be said in and you'll get the answer. Here's two examples.

"What's humanity's favorite food? Well, while people like to eat octopus..."
"What's your plan for dinner?" "Well, I know that you people like to eat octopus..." (though in this one, "people" would probably be replaced with something like "guys" because otherwise it sounds condescending).

In both of these, "all" (or possibly "most") is implied, and "some" isn't.

"...while all [or most] people..."
"you [all] like..."

Therefore, the answer is C.

Yes - context matters. Good point.  But without an explicit quantifier - you are usually just guessing.