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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!
- rada neal
- rada_neal
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyHarriet Kaplan2 yrs 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
- Mike_Leonard
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyMike Leonard2 yrs 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
- Bruce_May
- 2 yrs 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
- Agnes_Chi
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyRoy James-Pike2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
"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
- Ted
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyTed2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
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
- shoshana_Kalson
- 2 yrs 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
- 2 yrs 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
- Khaled
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyJacqueline2 yrs 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
- Educator
- Denise
- 3 yrs ago
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- Last replyGail Starr2 yrs 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
- Timotei_Zetu
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyGail Starr2 yrs 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
- Educator
- Denise
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyDenise2 yrs 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
- 2 yrs ago
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- General Discussion
Tuning
Anyone else totally nerd out and do happy dances twice a year like me? Today is that day!! tuning and adjustments… :-)
- Denise
- Educator
- Denise
- 2 yrs 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
- Leandro.1
- updated 2 yrs 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
- 2 yrs 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
- Hazel
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyHazel2 yrs 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!
- Lowry YankwichTeam
- Creator of "The Tonic" and "30 Bach" podcasts
- Lowry_Yankwich
- 2 yrs ago
- 9replies
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- Last replyAngela Fogg2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
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…
- Khaled
- Khaled
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- General Discussion
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…
- Edmund
- Edmund
- 2 yrs ago
- 4replies
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- Last replyRoy James-Pike2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
What music are you working on?
- Dominic CheliTeam
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 yrs ago
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- Last replyVidhya Bashyam2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
What is your dream piece to perform?
- Dominic CheliTeam
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 yrs ago
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- Last replyKhaled2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
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,…
- PM
- Peanutmi
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyrebecca LAM2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
Call for stories: Bach as Tonic
Hi everyone! I've just been catching up on the posts in this community, and am so amazed by the many musical journeys you're all on, and the myriad places you come from!…
- Lowry YankwichTeam
- Creator of "The Tonic" and "30 Bach" podcasts
- Lowry_Yankwich
- 2 yrs ago
- 2replies
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- Last replyLowry YankwichTeam2 yrs ago
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Musical Mixer: What's going on between you and your piano, today?
Musical Mixer is a dedicated community chat. Welcome - there is a place for you here! What's up in your life? What's going on between you and your piano lately? And your musical life,…
- Hilda Huang
- Concert Pianist and tonebase Piano Community Lead
- Hilda
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyAnthony Miyake2 yrs ago
- Bach in March
Community Hangout: Bach Vibes
My first time in Leipzig was such a special experience. I had the chance to study German at the University of Leipzig, and listen to some of the world's best Bach at the Leipzig BachFest.…
- Hilda Huang
- Concert Pianist and tonebase Piano Community Lead
- Hilda
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyHazel2 yrs ago
- Bach in March

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