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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…
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What is your favorite album/recording?
What is your favorite album/recording? What do you love about it?
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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What pedagogy book is recommended?
Hi there, what book would you recommend for learning how to teach kids?
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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
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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.…
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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.
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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?…
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Life Coaching at Tonebase?
Overall my experience with Tonebase has been a very positive one. Experts in the field of music, and my instrument (piano) have delivered content on the material they have expertise with/on.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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
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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
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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.…
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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,…
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