-
How to choose an instrument
I’m searching ToneBase for information on the advantages and disadvantages of acoustic uprights, grands, and digital keyboards. I have not found any discussions or presentations on the various…
-
Practicing on Electric Pianos YouTube Video!
Hey everyone, it's Robert here from the Tonebase Piano YouTube! I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Tonebase Artists Daniela Bracchi, Juliana Han,…
-
Tense wrist in the feux follets rapid double note passages
How do you relax your wrist when playing such a difficult passage at faster speeds?
-
Digital piano vs acoustic grand piano (Knabi 6' 11”)
I am looking to find a digital piano to have available to practice on when not at home for periods of time. I am looking for a brand that has realistic weighted action and other features that…
-
Returning pupil
I've just come across Tonebase and think that it might be just the platform that I've been looking for. I have one question. I'm a 68 year old piano teacher/accompanist in the UK.…
-
Music theory
Hey there, I would like to know the steps to learn music theory, solfege the proper way?
-
Schubert's Unfinished Symphony
Hey just curious what everyone's opinion is in why Schubert left the piece unfinished and kept in in the drawer like a treasure to himself. I personally believe that Schubert did it on purpose and…
-
How do I know when I have to level up my tonebase level?
Hi to everyone, maybe this question is very subjective depending on each one. But when is the best time to move forward on tonebase level. I'm in level 3 and I'm finishing the repertoire (I'm…
-
2024 Tonebase Piano Camp Questions
It's really exciting that the team is hosting the inaugural 2024 tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant Music School in August. Thank you for organizing what, I trust, will be a fantastic experience!…
-
Piano practice spaces while traveling
Does anyone have general tips on piano practice facilities while traveling? Do you have any favorites to share? I’m going to Recoleta, Buenos Aires soon - so hoping someone has a favorite there 🙃.
-
opportunities to practise in Arlington/Washington DC during business week
Dear tonebase community, I'm travelling to Arlington in the next week and I would like to spend one and the other hour practising piano. Does anybody know if it is possible to access a piano in…
-
What is your favorite album/recording?
What is your favorite album/recording? What do you love about it?
-
GKO - George Ko at Steinway Hall, Marylebone, London
Some of you will recall that George @George gave an inspirational TWI on classical improvisation, which I recall was soon after I joined Tonebase. My fairly recent forays into improvisation - Jazz…
-
What is the best time to arrive at the Airport for pick up?
I am going to book an early flight. If I fly in at 9 am, is there transportation to the venue? How early or how late should I arrive at Burlington International Airport?
-
What is your practice and preparation routine a few days before and the day of the performance?
I have a performance coming up in 4 days in a competition where I am playing Beethoven Sonata Op.27 and Gershwin three preludes. I already know the music very well and inside out and I practice all…
-
[Theoretically] What would you do with a piano like this?
A friend of mine sent me this picture and I got virtually electrocuted at rubbing my eyes, processing what I saw there. So, clearly a Steinway. But where on earth does this capo d'astro bar start?…
-
How Do You Record Your Acoustic Piano?
Hi all. I'm curious to know how you record your acoustic piano. I know it can be everything from very basic (e.g. straight-up iPhone) to multiple mics connected to special recording software and…
-
How do I play this part
Hello tonebase community I'm working through Liszt transcendental etude no 8 currently and have been putting off this issue for a while now. I can't reach an c to e flat comfortably and wonder if Any…
-
Tonebase Springtime Recital
I have a 'Tonebase Springtime Recital' in my diary for today , Friday 29/03/202, at 7pm GMT. Is this an error, or was it re-arranged, or do I have the wrong time due to the clocks going back to…
-
List of all piano courses?
I'm trying to go through the website to find a list of everything that's out here. Any pointers?
-
What pedagogy book is recommended?
Hi there, what book would you recommend for learning how to teach kids?
-
Moszkowski Renewal?
https://youtu.be/Dm_aMChWWPk?si=uPihUtViAdRJb9if I have attached a link to a Concerto by Moszkowski. Has anyone heard/played it? What great music. Hope you enjoy
-
Tension Issues in Prokofiev's 3rd Concerto
Hi all, I'm playing Prokofiev's 3rd Piano Concerto (just the 1st movement) for competition in a few days and I wonder what general tips you guys may have on tension/practicing.…
-
Where is Piazzolla?
Piazzolla is one of the most performed modern composers in recitals and concerts. His work is loved by audiences especially mainstream audiences. Where's the Piazzolla? His works should be here.
-
An acciaccatura with the chord
Hi there, I have a question about this. I heard some different playings whenever there's an acciaccatura with the chord in any piece. Is there a rule on this? or based on individual's interpretation?…
Content aside
Category actions
Categories
-
- Study Groups
- Chopin Challenge
-
- Debussy Challenge
- Schubert Challenge
- Beethoven Birthday Challenge
- The Adventures of Anya Challenge!
- Let's Play Schubert's Waltzes!
- A Fresh Start!
- The Practice Plan Challenge!
- End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
- Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
- Mini Challenges
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
- Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
- The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
- Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
- "Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
- Finding Colors in your sound (Mini Challenge!)
- Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
- Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century! 🏰
- Improvising Classically with George Ko!
- The Music of France!
- "Improve your Technique!" Month
- February: Discovering Schubert Month
- Bach in March
- LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
- tonebase Community Concert Challenge
- Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
- Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
- Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
- Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
- Handel G-major Chaconne
-
- Technique Bootcamp: TWI with Piotr!
- Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
- General Information and Sign-Up!
-
- TWI: Shaping Individual Interpretation with Piotr!
- Two-Week Intensive: Exploring Robert Schumann
- Improve both Hands in 2 weeks with Piotr and Elois
- "Phrasing like a Singer" at the Piano
- Fast Track Program
- Improving your Lyricism (feat Chopin)
- Mentorship with Jarred Dunn
- TWI: Improving your Scales!
- Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
- Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
- TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
- Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
- Magdalena Stern-Baczewska Mentorship
- Jarred Dunn Mentorship
- Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
- Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
- Sara Davis Buechner Mentorship
- Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
- Public Spaces!
- Lesson discussion archive
- "Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
- "Becoming an Orchestra" TWI with Daniela Bracchi
- Bach's Polyphony Intensive with Magdalena
- Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
- Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
- Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
- Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
- Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
- Improve your Chopin Ornaments with Jarred Dunn!
- Improve your Scales!