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Derek's practice diary
Hi everyone, After watching Dominic's Community Concert launch video a few days ago, I was prompted to start practicing a few pieces I learned for the first time during the pandemic.…
- Derek McConville
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- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyDerek McConville2 yrs ago
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Scarlatti Sonata K492 - mixing piano and harpsichord during recordings.
My main goal is to create piano recordings of my favorite pieces. I am creating several versions of the same piece using different methods. For my 1.01 versions I am mixing piano with…
- Jeffrey Segor
- Jeffrey_Segor
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyJeffrey Segor2 yrs ago
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Jackie's Practice diary
I am practicing Mozart D minor concerto, Bach Toccata in E minor BWV 914, Chopin B flat minor scherzo and Alkan Aesop's Feast at the moment. All of these pieces are at the early stages of learning…
- Jackie
- Jackie
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyKerstin2 yrs ago
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Bergmuller etude Op 100 n. 5 - Innocence
I'm exercising still separate hands. The tempo and the notes are not a problem, but I still sound like a robot, putting accents on every beat :(
- Ignazio
- Ignazio
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyJenny2 yrs ago
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Minuets in G major and G minor, BWV Anh. 114 and 115
Just joined ToneBase and will start with learning these two pieces by following the course "Intro to J. S. Bach’s Keyboard Music" by Magdalena Stern Baczewska.…
- Roy
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- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyRoy2 yrs ago
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Current Practice: 1. Mozart Fantasy, No 397, Chopin Prelude No. 45, and Shubert Moments Op. 94, #3
The Fantasy is coming along nicely to the first glissando. The Shubert is easier than anticipated. If I practice during the day, I don't have problems changing keys between pieces.…
- Jacqueline
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- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyJacqueline2 yrs ago
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Two pieces: Mozart & Chopin
I'm working on Mozart Fantasy in D Minor, K 397, and also Chopin Prelude in D Minor, No. 24. I've been away from learning new pieces for some time, so I'm reviewing fingering, expression,…
- Jacqueline
- Jacqueline.2
- 2 yrs ago
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Mozart #397 in D minor
Quick to get into, with a few technical review spots and difficult passages.
- Jacqueline
- Jacqueline.2
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyJacqueline2 yrs ago
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Gail's Practice Diary 2022
After many weeks away from Tonebase due to prior commitments and a loss in the family, I'm back at the piano. May 6, 2022: Spent 1 hour listening to and learning about Cecile Chaminade in order to…
- Gail Starr
- Retired MBA
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyWill Green2 yrs ago
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Carole My Practice Goals
Last year 2021 my goal was Octaves. I have very small hands, but I achieved my goal and performed Habanera on a YouTube Ensemble concert given by my orchestra.…
- Carole Kincaid
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- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyCarole Kincaid2 yrs ago
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Aline practice diary
I everyone, I practice my piano every day. I play piano since 15 years old. I am 62. But maybe not as much as I suppose to do, if I want to learn how to play better.…
- Aline Valade
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- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyMelissa Steyn2 yrs ago
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Anthony M's practice diary
Updating with notes on my progress on the first 9 pieces of Bach's WTC book 1. Prelude #1: This was the first piece in the series I memorized. I'm really bad at memorization,…
- Anthony Miyake
- Work with numbers and statistics, but music is my true passion. Piano hobbyist.
- Anthony_Miyake
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyAnthony Miyake2 yrs ago
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Tammy's Practice Diary
Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for setting this up, Dominic and Hilda. It really helps with the motivation! Here is my current practicing hot list. I categorized them into different buckets as I like…
- Tammy
- TT2022
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyWill Green2 yrs ago
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Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
Dear Pianists, Welcome again to Bach in March! Bach is the composer closest to me and I can't wait to share this March with you in practicing Bach. This is the thread where we'll all be posting our…
- Hilda Huang
- Concert Pianist and tonebase Piano Community Lead
- Hilda
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyPeter Golemme2 yrs ago
- Bach in March
Beethoven's 7 Variations WoO 78 for piano + strings
Been working on Beethoven lately. Here is a recording of Beethoven's 7 Variations on a theme of "God Save the King". This is an audio recording using my Kawai CA5 electric piano using piano +…
- Jeffrey Segor
- Jeffrey_Segor
- 2 yrs ago
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Rachmaninoff Prelude no. 1 Op. 23
Starting at the climax and trying to clean up the left hand. Attempted some strange rhythms to test memory without looking at music. Tried to bring out left thumb melody after climax Tried to clean…
- adrichards88
- adrichards88
- 2 yrs ago
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Practice Log # 1 - Rachmaninoff Op. 28 No. 5
Background. Started learning Rachmaninoff this year. About 25 hours into this so far. I have been able to move away from the score and let my ear carry the piece.…
- adrichards88
- adrichards88
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyTammy2 yrs ago
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no suffering no passion
sluggish and lousy piano learner
- Xiao
- xiao
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyChing Lee Goh2 yrs ago
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Wade's Practice Diary
Today I practiced Bach's Toccata in C minor, BWV 911, Mozart's Sonata in C major, K. 330, Alkan's Le festin d'Ésope, Op. 39, No. 12, and Ballard's A City of Silver.…
- Wade Meyers
- Wade_Meyers
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyWade Meyers2 yrs ago
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Just getting started
I've been playing classical guitar for a few years now and am getting into piano to help improve my overall musicianship, and because I've always been interested in it.…
- Dan Shriver
- Dan_Shriver
- 2 yrs ago
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Harriet's practice diary
I am not very organized about my practicing, though I am consistent; I rarely miss a day. This past year was difficult and I've had some discouraging experiences that made me almost want to quit,…
- Harriet Kaplan
- Harriet_Kaplan
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyPeter Golemme2 yrs ago
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Roy's Practice Diary - Month 3
@Hilda Hello Hilda, you seemed to have the impression that I was becoming frustrated by fingering. This used to be the case as I have a number of very old Urtext editions in which the fingering is…
- Roy James-Pike
- Roy_JamesPike
- 2 yrs ago
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Gail’s Practice Plans
Good morning, dear piano friends! This year I actually have 3 different musical areas of interest. FOR JANUARY 2022: 1. CHAMBER MUSIC: Before joining Tonebase last year,…
- Gail Starr
- Retired MBA
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyGail Starr2 yrs ago
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Victor’s practice diary
Hello, Always working towards improving my playing. One of the pieces I am working on is the Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capricioso but the technical challenges of the piece,…
- Victor WongAmbassador
- Victor_Wong
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Last replyWill Green2 yrs ago
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Musette in D Bach
Practice this for my grade 3 exam! Great the tonebase lesson on this piece, it was very helpful!
- Luciano Salvatore
- Luciano_Salvatore
- 2 yrs ago
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