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TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
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Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
Jarred Dunn Mentorship
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Christmas Song
Hello everyone. I am new on Tonebase. It would be so nice if there was a Christmas song class =)
janberkjk
janberkjk
1 yr ago
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Favorite Songs
There are many amazing songs out there (many of which are lesser known by others). Please post your favorite (or favorites) song and why you like it so much!
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THE MAENE-VIÑOLY CONCERT GRAND
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Michael
1 yr 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
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1 yr ago
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Ian Gilchrist
1 yr ago
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Ear training?
Hello all, I'm new here on trial subscription. I'm unable to find any material for ear training. Are there any courses or practice methods on this topic available on tonebase? If not,…
Arash
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Angela Fogg
1 yr 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!
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1 yr ago
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Harriet Kaplan
1 yr ago
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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
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1 yr ago
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Mike Leonard
1 yr 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
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1 yr 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
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1 yr ago
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Roy James-Pike
1 yr 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
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1 yr ago
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Ted
1 yr 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
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1 yr 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
1 yr 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
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1 yr ago
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Jacqueline
1 yr 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
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Denise
3 yrs ago
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Gail Starr
1 yr 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
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Gail Starr
1 yr 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
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Denise
1 yr ago
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Denise
1 yr 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
1 yr 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
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Denise
1 yr 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
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1 yr ago
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Learning path?
Hi! I am new to piano, love classical music because of my classical flute training as a teenager. I am trying ToneBase, but I can’t seem to find a clear learning path for my level,…
Evelyne
Evelyne
1 yr ago
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Question about Chopin Nocturne op15 no 2
Hi, Can anyone tell me in Chopin Nocturne Op 15 no 2 doppio movimento section 1st bar. Where exactly should the chord be played in the left hand? Does it come before the first D in the right hand or…
Hazel
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1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
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What piece of Bach's music most speaks to your life right now? Why?
You can interpret this however broadly you want. I'm curious! And if you can play it, please share!
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2 yrs ago
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Angela Fogg
2 yrs ago
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Is it ok or not to take lessons with two teachers in the same time?
I recently got back into taking piano lessons for the first time in about 4-5 years. I did extensive research on local piano teachers that are professional enough and that I could take lessons with…
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Khaled
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Fingering help for Standchen (Schubert/Liszt)
Hi everyone on Tonebase. I need help with the fingerings for the (I'm not sure how to call these) ascending and descending G minor and G Major thirds in the above two sections in the Liszt…
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2 yrs ago
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Roy James-Pike
2 yrs ago
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Ideas for Adult Piano Beginner Repertoire
Dear piano enthusiasts, I am wondering if anyone can recommend some repertoire and etude books for adult piano beginners. (barely fluently reading 5 staves) I have scale,…
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Community Challenges
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!
Challenge Archive
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
Two Week Intensives
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
Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
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
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Two Week Intensive Archive
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"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!
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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4-Hand Piano Hub!
Live Streams and Events
Live Calendar
Community Concerts!
Community Suggestions
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
Community Challenges
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!
Challenge Archive
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
Two Week Intensives
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
Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
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
General Information and Sign-Up!
Public Spaces!
Two Week Intensive Archive
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!
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