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Re: Piano Sound in Showroom vs Home
@Pat Van Buskirk I would look into Chupp's Piano located in Indiana and Lindeblad Piano which is based out of New Jersey. Both companies restore and sell Steinway pianos and their work is VERY good.…
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- 3 mths ago
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Re: Piano Sound in Showroom vs Home
@Pat Van Buskirk do you live in the US?
- Timothy
- 3 mths ago
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Re: Piano Sound in Showroom vs Home
I actually disagree that pianos in a showroom are kept in the best condition possible. Due to the VERY tight margins in piano sales, most dealers do not have the money to employ a team of technicians…
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- 3 mths ago
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Re: Digital Piano for Serious Headphone Practice – Kawai CA vs Roland LX?
Mr. da Silva, I used to own the Kawai CS11. I eventually sold it and bought the Kawai ES 920. Like you, I am a serious hobbyist who owns a grand piano (Estonia L210).…
- Timothy
- 4 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite recording from this past week?
Claire Huangci’s Rachmaninov Preludes. Opus 23 no. 6 is especially amazing- probably the best rendition I’ve ever heard and I’ve heard A LOT. Huangci bests my old favorite Ashkenazy but also all…
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- 4 mths ago
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Re: I feel so frustrated every time I practice a new piece by Bach
There’s a LOT more to Bach articulation than staccato and legato. I would agree with about starting with faster note values played legato and longer note values played staccato.…
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- 8 mths ago
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Re: Very few time for practice
Filipe, I second Roger Ward’s advice about Molly Gebrain’s book; it’s VERY good! She explains many approaches that are good for making the most of your time.…
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- 9 mths ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
Hi Kuro, As my teacher, the GREAT Dr. Leann Osterkamp will say, any time you use the word "stretch" that should be a red flag! I have small hands too, about the same as you (I can JUST manage a tenth…
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- 9 mths ago
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Re: music score software
The Henle music app. Hands down.
- Timothy
- 10 mths ago
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Re: Help for hand soreness
Hi Kuro, Without actually watching you play, this is very difficult to diagnose. However, I have two theories: 1. When you play popular music, are you sitting down playing on an acoustic piano or are…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Mechanical Metronome
I love my Taktel Mini. In fact, I even splurged for the all-wood mini a few years ago and find the tone even more satisfying than the cheaper metal and plastic model.…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
Tonebase is quite good already. I actually don’t mind the black background at all. It looks refreshing and classy (unlike masses of terrible corporate presentations I’ve been exposed to).…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Playing block chord notes simultaneously
@Noah Hardaway Thank you Noah!
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Playing block chord notes simultaneously
Hi Michael, I’ve had the same problem from time to time. Here’s one way to remedy the problem: For the sake of easy explanation, let’s just say you are playing a c major chord with 4 notes in root…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Life Coaching at Tonebase?
For those who still aren’t sure why there is an issue with the term “Life Coach”, here is an article (and really there are many) that outlines the problems quite well.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Life Coaching at Tonebase?
Dominic, Thank you for taking the time to read my post and address my concern.
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Life Coaching at Tonebase?
Roy, As I stated before, I have no issue whatsoever with an expert musician providing advice/help with musical matters. Though I have advanced degrees in music,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Life Coaching at Tonebase?
@Marla Allisan I assume that as a lawyer, you are aware that some titles are legally protected- I believe “Lawyer” is one of those titles wherein not everyone can claim to have a JD without actually…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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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.…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Best print edition of Rachmaninoff concerto?
Yes, get the Henle. It’s beautiful AND authoritative. Though the price is just over $30, it’s well worth it..
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Biographies, autobiographies, memoir recommendations
Hi Marc! I read Stephen Hough’s “Enough” just after Denk’s book. He also has a great collection of essays called “Rough Ideas”. Alfred Brendel’s “Music Sense and Nonsense”,…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Debussy (piano) editions?
Hi Michael, Have you tried eBay? What about IMSLP? If neither of those options work, I would go with Henle. However, if it’s really good (and interesting) fingering/editing you are looking for,…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: changing piano technique
Hi Alice, I agree with George’s comments. I don’t think a technique built on arm weight exclusively can lead to a comprehensive technique. However, to answer your question,…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Choosing a reconditioned grand piano
Hi Aaron, Since both pianos are “reconditioned” you are essentially looking at two new instruments so the year of manufacture doesn’t really matter. If I were you, I’d pick the C3 as it is longer,…
- Timothy
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Do I need to upgrade to an acoustic piano?
Hi Della, There are many ways to reduce volume. The silent system is perhaps the most expensive. Some ways of lowering volume depend on what kind of instrument you bought.…
- Timothy
- 2 yrs ago
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