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Talking about Piano Books
Sometimes we talk about piano books in our daily forum commentaries, but we have not a place where we can make a collection of our book recommendations to all Tonebase pianists.…
- Juan Carlos Olite
- Philosophy teacher and piano lover
- Juan_Carlos
- 7 days ago
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- Last replyMichelle R5 hrs ago
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Questions on using una corda
Is there a correct way to use the una corda pedal? I feel often it is an undiscussed topic on when it is appropriate to use it. Do you use it in bach? Mozart piano sonatas?…
- Herman
- Herman
- 12 days ago
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- Last replymartinTeam18 hrs ago
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Memorizing
Not sure if I am in the correct place but do you think memorizing takes longer the older one is? Asking for a friend. Ha!
- rada neal
- rada_neal
- 1 mth ago
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- Last replyHarriet Kaplanyesterday
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Support?
Hi I’m really enjoying the site but wondering if the “contact us” link goes to someone in support. I’ve a support question but haven’t been getting any response.…
- Mike Leonard
- Mike_Leonard
- 2 mths ago
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- Last replyMike Leonard13 days ago
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Unrequested feedback about Tonebase content
Hi all, I recently subscribed to this platform and I'm overwhelmed by the amount of content, in form of videos, courses, "community challenge", "two weeks intensive", live events and much more.…
- Ignazio
- Ignazio
- 2 mths ago
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- Last replyAlan Phillips4 wk ago
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Which tablet is recommended for musicians?
Hi all, I see many people including the teachers on Tonebase using tablets. Primarily to replace paper scores, and I assume they also use them to record audio or video.…
- De Lamper
- De_Lamper
- 1 mth ago
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- Last replyShoshana Kalson4 wk ago
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REPERTOIRE EXPECTATIONS
I have just signed up. Already I am worried that the repertoire is all classical. There does not seem to be any reference to Jazz or chord use with songs in general and so on??…
- Bruce May
- Bruce_May
- 1 mth ago
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Conquering Stage Fright
I was asked to play last night at a little "adult soiree". It was very informal. It couldn't have been a better opportunity for me to ease into paying in-front of people.…
- Michael
- mpetnuch
- 4 mths ago
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- Last replyJanice1 mth ago
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Stroke survivor possible to play piano again?
I had a stroke 8 months ago due to right brain bleeding. I lost my left side body mobility and since then, i am unable to play piano with my both hands.…
- Agnes Chi
- Agnes_Chi
- updated 3 mths ago
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- Last replyRoy James-Pike1 mth ago
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Who is your favorite pianist?
- Dominic CheliTeam
- Dominic_Cheli
- 1 yr ago
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- Last replyKerstin1 mth ago
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J.S. Bach - 2 part inventions group
Hello everyone! I've been thinking about deepening my J.S Bach skills from the ground up, and will start with the 2-part inventions. Does anyone want to join?…
- Sindre SkarelvenAmbassador
- Pianist, composer and piano teacher
- Sindre_Skarelven
- updated 2 mths ago
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- Last replyNatalie Peh2 mths ago
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THE MAENE-VIÑOLY CONCERT GRAND
THE MAENE-VIÑOLY CONCERT GRAND : A UNIQUE 21ST CENTURY EVOLUTION OF THE GRAND PIANO! Yes, it's curved. More info here: https://www.chrismaene.be/the-maene-vinoly-concert-grand/ I predict this thing…
- Mat
- Software integrator
- Mat
- updated 2 mths ago
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"Wrong notes" in Haydn A-flat sonata, II. Adagio.
Let's consider this a test of how wonkily specific questions can get. I'm playing Haydn A-flat Major Sonata, Hob XVI:46. In the Henle urtext edited by Georg of the 2nd movement, bar 14,…
- Ted
- Ted
- 3 mths ago
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- Last replyTed2 mths ago
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Recording My Performance and Clinkers/Clunkers (otherwise known as wrong notes)
I am a returning adult (mid-sixties). Once upon a time (many, many years ago) I played at probably an early-advanced level. Coming back after not playing much for at least 25 years,…
- Shoshana Kalson
- shoshana_Kalson
- 2 mths ago
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Missing Content
I just signed up for a free 14-day trial. I am very interested in the techniques area: exercises, mechanics, musicianship, and etudes. THEY ARE ALL BLANK...EMPTY.…
- Uriahocean
- Uriahocean
- 2 mths ago
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Polyrhythms in Debussy's Reflets dans l'eau
Hi there, I'm hoping someone can give some advice on how to play these bars from Reflets dans l'eau with the conflicting rhythms between hands: In this one,…
- Ian Gilchrist
- Ian_Gilchrist
- 2 mths ago
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Help with ornamentation timing for Minuet in G major
Hi, I'm new around here (and a beginner pianist), hope this is the right place for questions. I'm learning to play Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 114 from the course "Intro to J. S.…
- Roy
- Royhj
- updated 2 mths ago
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- Last replyRoy2 mths ago
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Maintaining growing repertoire in good shape
The more music you learn, the bigger your repertoire grows and the harder it becomes to maintain everything in good shape. To me it feels like a challenge because we tend to focus our practice time…
- Khaled
- Khaled
- 3 mths ago
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- Last replyJacqueline2 mths ago
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Help regarding Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Major (Does the right hand need to be mathematically precise?)
Hi everyone! I've been trying to learn the Prelude in G Major by Rachmaninoff and have just finished watching the excellent lesson by Boris Giltburg. I'm just wondering if the melody on the right…
- Edmund
- Edmund
- updated 3 mths ago
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Piano Teacher Water Cooler...
Would love to swap stories, anecdotes, etc... with fellow piano teachers :-) - I KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE! I teach part time. I used to limit my studio to 10 students, but I am up to 16.…
- Denise
- Educator
- Denise
- 1 yr ago
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- Last replyGail Starr3 mths ago
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24 Major and Minor Scales + Arpeggios + Broken Chords + Octaves .
Hi! I have some piano exams this summer, and need to prepare the 24 Major and Minor Scales + Arpeggios + Broken Chords + Octaves . Attached is a video with me playing the G Major ones.…
- Timotei Zetu
- Timotei_Zetu
- updated 3 mths ago
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- Last replyGail Starr3 mths ago
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Relaxing hands after leaps and stretches
Hi! I am really struggling with this one... although I am getting better. I am currently approaching this very methodically, think, ATTACK, relax... repeat ad nauseam...…
- Denise
- Educator
- Denise
- 3 mths ago
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- Last replyDenise3 mths ago
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Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso chord discrepancy
Does anyone know why some editions have an A Major chord at measure 134 and some have A minor? I did a bit of research but would love an answer from folks on here who know more than I.…
- Stephen Van Dorn
- Stephen_Van_Dorn
- 3 mths ago
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Tuning
Anyone else totally nerd out and do happy dances twice a year like me? Today is that day!! tuning and adjustments… :-)
- Denise
- Educator
- Denise
- 4 mths ago
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Switching back and forth between Mini-keys and full sized piano keys
Hi all! For those that play synths or midi controllers with mini-keys, do you think it can ruin/interfere with your muscle memory when playing the piano because of the distance between keys? Thanks.
- Leandro
- Leandro.1
- updated 4 mths ago
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