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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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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,…
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Happy New Year!
Best Wishes for a healthy and joyful 2024! https://jlcards.com/4q2LT3 Roy XX
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Schubert 960 Video
Where can I find the Schubert 960 Live Stream video?
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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…
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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.…
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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).…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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