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Is this email a phishing email? I wonder
Is this email a phishing email? I wonder
- Taylor Ma
- Taylor_Ma
- 9 mths ago
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- 241
- Last replyTaylor Ma9 mths ago
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Be Watchful of Promises
Seriously, please don't ever fall for an advertisement that says this: "Work with a current Steinway Top Teacher to accomplish in 6-12 months what normally takes 3-5 years.…
- Michael Filak
- Michael_Filak
- 9 mths ago
- 6replies
- 188
- Last replyRichard9 mths ago
- General Discussion
What's your favorite piano literature/book?
Dear all, I'd like to start a discussion (or information exchange) about piano literature. I like books. And I love piano and I think both would be a great combination.…
- Santiago
- Santiago
- 3 yrs ago
- 10replies
- 197
- Last replyGeoffrey Grosenbach9 mths 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
- 2 yrs ago
- 13replies
- 1347
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- Last replyDan9 mths ago
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Shopping for a digital piano
I have a Baldwin upright and need a digital piano (for portability). Obviously (since I'm posting this on Tonebase), I'm more interested in a digital piano that simulates an acoustic piano's sound…
- David
- David
- updated 10 mths ago
- 23replies
- 371
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- Last replyRainer Joos9 mths ago
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Schubert op90 or 142?
I love both of these terrific sets of Impromptus. Which to play/perform? I’m leaning toward op90 right now because of the lovely and accessible tunes. I’m a sucker for the tunes every time.…
- Christopher Macy
- Christopher_Macy
- 11 mths ago
- 2replies
- 52
- Last replyEdmund10 mths ago
- General Discussion
Biographies, autobiographies, memoir recommendations
I recently had the pleasure of listening to Jeremy Denk's book on Audible, Every Good Boy Does Fine, and have since gone on a biography/autobiography/memoir kick.…
- Marc M
- Amateur piano enthusiast
- Marc_M
- 10 mths ago
- 6replies
- 160
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- Last replyMarc M10 mths ago
- General Discussion
Do your friends tune their pianos
When I started playing the piano (again), I was excited because many of my friends own a piano. When I walked into their house with a small repertoire, I realized that not a single one of them tunes…
- Geoffrey Grosenbach
- Geoffrey_Grosenbach
- 10 mths ago
- 1reply
- 76
- Last replyMichael from London10 mths ago
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Request: Playback speed of livestreams
Would it be possible to get playback speed for past livestreams just like we have for regular classes. Id love to watch more livestreams but also cut back in time by watching it at 1,25x
- RobertinoMartina
- RobertinoMartina
- 10 mths ago
- 5replies
- 82
- Last replyRobertinoMartina10 mths ago
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Bach had three hands?
For those who wonder if Bach had three hands, there’s your answer: https://thepseudointellectual.substack.com/p/bach-the-supercomputer
- Sixth Finger
- sixthfinger
- updated 10 mths ago
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Debussy (piano) editions?
Hi, "home-gamer" new to tonebase...re-learning/expanding my childhood repertoire (max. difficulty was the Toccata from Pour le Piano)--and wanted to get the Durand critical editions by Roy Howat.…
- Michael Cheng
- piano
- Michael_Cheng
- 10 mths ago
- 7replies
- 195
- Last replyKerstin10 mths ago
- General Discussion
What would be your DREAM Recital Program?
Let's imagine that you have the chance to craft your IDEAL Recital program! What would be on the program? WHY would the pieces be on the program? Don't feel limited by your own playing capabilities,…
- Dominic CheliTeam
- Dominic_Cheli
- 1 yr ago
- 36replies
- 518
- Last replypedro ganme10 mths ago
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changing piano technique
Hi Tonebase friends, Merry Xmas! I recently changed to a new teacher who taught exclusively playing with arm weight (dropping motion) and not lifting fingers,…
- ALICE
- ALICE.1
- 10 mths ago
- 33replies
- 575
- Last replyAgnes10 mths ago
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Happy New Year!
Best Wishes for a healthy and joyful 2024! https://jlcards.com/4q2LT3 Roy XX
- Roy James-Pike
- Roy_JamesPike
- 10 mths ago
- 6replies
- 83
- Last replyPatrick Bentolila10 mths ago
- General Discussion
Schubert 960 Video
Where can I find the Schubert 960 Live Stream video?
- Mari Adams
- Mari_Adams
- 10 mths ago
- 80
- General Discussion
Audiation and how to improve it
Hello everyone! This is my first post here (I joined the platform about a month ago) so very much looking forward to connecting with everyone. I just recently watched the two live streams about…
- Alexandr
- Alexandr
- 11 mths ago
- 8replies
- 281
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- Last replyPaula Alizo11 mths ago
- General Discussion
Need some advice on trills after getting injured
Hello everyone at Tonebase ! I injured my right hand / wrist like 4-5 months ago with some weight at the gym but it seems to be better. However I kinda developped some wrist tightness / stiffness.…
- Hadrien C
- Hadrien_C
- updated 11 mths ago
- 14replies
- 170
- Last replyRodrigo González11 mths ago
- General Discussion
YOUR “VOICE” AT THE PIANO.
It is well known that each pianist has his (her) peculiar, individual, sound. One can tell the sounds of Alicia de Larrocha, and Horowitz right away (to mention only two).…
- Rodrigo González
- Rodrigo_Gonzalez
- updated 11 mths ago
- 6replies
- 186
- Last replyRodrigo González11 mths ago
- General Discussion
Happy New Year!
After watching Jeremy Siskind's Live Stream, I decided to try a bit of jazz. Auld Lang Syne https://youtu.be/gWGRZ7sARI4
- Gail Starr
- Retired MBA
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 3replies
- 39
- 2
- Last replyPatrick Bentolila11 mths ago
- General Discussion
Ravel Concerto for Left Hand
Curious. Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand is a wonderful piece of music. I love it. So, here is my question. Would it be any less lovable if someone played it in an arrangement that utilized both…
- Michael Filak
- Michael_Filak
- 11 mths ago
- 25
- General Discussion
How to stick to a demanding routine when preparing for bigger repertoire...
Hi all, I'm a pianist from UK preparing Prokofiev's 2nd Piano Concerto in G minor. To do this I've designed a routine to work on... - finger strength/fitness - mental endurance - understanding of…
- Ben
- Ben.17
- updated 11 mths ago
- 2replies
- 204
- Last replyTreasa Lynch11 mths ago
- General Discussion
I'm too timid when I play :o
Hello All. I am prepping The Maple Leaf Rag for a recital in January. My teacher tells me that I am too timid when I play it. Too prim and proper. I am generally not a timid person - she wants my…
- Randi
- Randi
- 11 mths ago
- 18replies
- 254
- Last replyLinda Gould11 mths ago
- General Discussion
A technical question
I study a lot on a tablet and I must say that watching lessons on it is very tedious. I don't know if the Tonebase engineers can provide the ability to increase the size of the video rendered on a…
- Patrick Bentolila
- patrikbentolila_
- 11 mths ago
- 19replies
- 311
- Last replyGail Starr11 mths ago
- General Discussion
Tuning your own piano unisons?
Do you tune your own unisons at the piano? Is it a terrible idea or a good one? A tuner showed me how to do it a few months ago, so I got a tuning lever and mutes, and have been doing it since then.…
- Marc M
- Amateur piano enthusiast
- Marc_M
- 11 mths ago
- 15replies
- 396
- Last replyMarc M11 mths ago
- General Discussion
Technical Issues
Hello. I am a new member. I am not sure if it is OK to seek help with technical issues here in the community forum. I have sought help through the email address but it is slow and not very helpful.…
- Kim M
- tonebase_user.33
- 11 mths ago
- 12replies
- 550
- Last replyMari Adams11 mths ago
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