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Memorising the score away from the piano
I wonder if someone has good material or suggestions on how to memorise the piano score without the piano. thank you in advance, Art
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Debussy and small hands - Help!
Hi there, I was hoping for some advice on approaching playing Debussy's Prelude, La Demoiselle Elue. I have very petite hands are am unable to play the opening chords as written because there are…
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Replicating a concert pianist's practice routine for average Joe
I have played piano since 8 years old with a 5 year hiatus during my later tertiary education and first job (currently 33 years old). I still have ambition to be able to play demanding pieces…
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Prokofiev Sonata no2
Can I put in a request for a lesson on Prokofiev Sonata no. 2 and the Scherzo in particular? I started to practice the Scherzo but it’s a lot harder than it looks!!…
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Partimento for beginners
Hi folks, I'm really into partimento but a I can't understand very well the explanation of the tonebase course about how create a good partimento, so I was wondering if someone knows another site,…
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Pinky Finger Conundrum
Hello everyone! I’ve been a self-taught pianist for 15 years, and just recently noticed a frustrating habit—my pinky finger sticks up whenever I play fast passages.…
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Polyrythm in Chopin Nocturne nr 20 tips?
Hi, I decided I wanted to give Chopin Nocturne nr 20 (KK IVa Nr 16) a go. I use a Henle edition. In bar 21-22 the right hands goes in 3/4 and the left hand is goes in 4/4.…
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Flute repertoire
Hi folks hope is everyone is fine and enjoying xmas. I know this forum is for piano, but I'm interested on the tonebase flute classical repertoire from basic to advance if someone has it it would be…
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Reducing hand tension at the piano to improve speed
Looking for teaching videos / tips here to assist with reduction of hand tension at advanced level, to improve speed of eg tremolo, very rapid passages in thirds etc.
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Just became a member but can’t open video’s
Well my membership started with disappointment. Most Tonebase video’s can’t be opened exept for a few on my Ipad. Nothing wrong with the device. If this isn’t fixed I will have to stop my…
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Tonebase app down?
Today my Android tonebase app stopped working. All I can see is a Choose your Instrument screen where the name of the instruments are not shown. Anyone experiencing the same problem?
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Need help understanding how to read advanced voicing in sheet music
Hey folks! Was wondering if anyone can help me understand how to read/interpret sheet music written like this? I have not had a lot of experience with classical music in general and which is why…
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How to Gauge if a Piece is within your level or not?
Hello. I'm choosing my next piece to study but I'm not sure how to determine if it's within my level. For context, I'm a bit of a beginner. I've done the following pieces: 1.…
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Blue tooth pedal recommendation please
Hi everyone. I looking to purchase pedal for page turning to pair with my iPad. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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I need a piano lamp.
Hello there members, and tonebase team, I’ve noticed what appears to be the same nice looking, cantilever style floor lamp (see jpg image above) in the backgrounds of several of the tonebase studio…
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Help with Trills and Alberti bass
hello everyone! So, long story short, my trills are not the greatest, and I could use some advice on how to speed them up, and have them sound better (especially with playing Mozart).…
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2 week intensives questions
I am new to ToneBase and have noticed a resource I'd like to utilize, 2 week intensives. A few questions: How can I see which "intensives" are coming so I can select and sign up.…
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Video recording advice
Hi all, Season's greetings. I'm looking for advice on how to record myself best for posting my playing here and elsewhere. I find 2 issues. First, it seems like most native recording apps on PC or…
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Comprehensive musical notations
Hi, what is the best comprehensive music notation resource in 1 place? Does tonebase have a course on it?
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Practice feedback/Retroalimentación de la práctica
A section of Minuent in C major K.6 Hi folks hope everyone is fine. I'm uploading my practice session for some feedback in this piece that i'm working on it.…
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Liszt hand position and fingering
I recently started learning Liszt transcendental etude no 10, I am having trouble with the hand positions in bars like 1-2 and 20-21. which hand should be over the other? What is the best fingering?
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How to get Connected with the Local Musical Community
Hello all. I live in Cincinnati and am looking for recommendations for how to connect with local musicians. When I was in high school, I participated in many honor bands (through my clarinet playing)…
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Practicing playing from lead sheets
I've studied classical piano to roughly tonebase level 8. I'd like to be able to play from the vocal lines with chords format that is often available for pop songs.…
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Beginners Courses, Please!
Hi I just started my 14 days trial on Tonebase Piano. But the suggested courses seem too advanced for me. Do you have courses for beginners that start from the basics and work on the foundations of…
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What piano curriculum for self study after grade 6?
Hi all, I am a piano beginner (intermediate?) approaching grade 6 in self study. Do you have any recommendation as to what piano curriculum to follow (and how to approach it in self study) from grade…
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