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Re: Group 4
Wow, Dominique - this is very well explained. I was never able to do these sprints when I was learning classical. Now switched to Jazz. I'm going to try this on the blues scales. Thank you!
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- TWI: Improving your Scales!
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Re: changing piano technique
Many thanks to you all for your responses so far. They gave me a lot of food for thought. To clarify, I played with active fingers by lifting to reach the key and dropping with fingers (not with…
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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changing piano technique

Hi Tonebase friends, Merry Xmas! I recently changed to a new teacher who taught exclusively playing with arm weight (dropping motion) and not lifting fingers,…
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- General Discussion
Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Tomoko Welcome Tomoko!
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned
@Miyoung Choi great to see you here! Alice
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
- End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Re: Do you have a technical routine? Please share!
@Blair Boone-Migura Hi Blair, I can see this routine is from Shirley's teaching :) Alice
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
Dear all, This is Alice from Bay Area, US. I started learning piano during COVID, and now in my 3rd year. Adult beginners need a lot of patience. I find a good/suitable teacher is most important:…
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Group 4
@Dominic Cheli where can I see last Wednesday's zoom meeting with Leanne? I was not able to attend live, and would love to watch it. thanks
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
- Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
@Dr. Leann Osterkamp He I am a late beginner and interested in learning how to control dynamic (without pedal). The Chopin piece you chose for this intensive is hard for me.…
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
- Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: Group 4
I'm a late beginner and I have K300 upright piano. I heard the soft pedal on upright piano is very different from grand ones. It may not be able to create the effect that Dr Leann discussed?
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: How to mark up your score for secure memorization and faster “re-learning!”
Thank you Dominic for another great presentation. I will consistently use what you suggested here!
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
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- Live Calendar
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Re: What advice would you give your beginner-self?
@Mike what are you looking for in a good teacher?
- ALICE.1
- 1 yr ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What are essential technical practices for intermediate player
@Joseph I'm around level 3-4 and practice technique for about an hour if I have access to a piano: finger exercise Hanon, little pischna or other book assigned by my teacher;…
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Group 3
@Richard Caley I think this is the right spot to check out the videos first.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
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Re: Group 3
This sounds very interesting. I've never imagined a story when playing a piece. My pieces are short as I'm an early intermediate player. Currently working on Sonatina in G by Beethoven.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
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Re: Week 1: Taking your first steps!
@Gail Starr I am only able to practice 10 minutes at a time to avoid injuries on my hands. But I do think it's a good stretch for small hands.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 1: Taking your first steps!
@Sindre Skarelven I got covid and wasn't able to practice very much. Now working on them again, but won't be ready for performance any time soon.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Week 1: Taking your first steps!
I just started reading waltz and arietta today. Arietta seems more challenging for my small hands.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Read Me and FAQ
I'll try Waltz or Arietta although they all seem pretty difficult for my level.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Re: Take your first steps into "The School of Virtuosity" with Sara Davis Buechner
@Dominic Cheli Thank you! I've been doing the sight reading exercise book you suggested, and enjoyed them. They get challenging pretty quickly (starting at 38ish).
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Take your first steps into "The School of Virtuosity" with Sara Davis Buechner
I enjoyed watching this wonderful teaching, and downloaded these books. Question: Are these exercises appropriate for late beginners/early intermediate levels?…
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- Live Calendar
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Re: EXCLUSIVE: Apply for the tonebase Mentorship Program - with SARA DAVIS BUECHNER
I'm very interested but May will not work for me. I look forward to another time.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Quick Tips: Improve your Octaves!
I'm at TB grade level 3 and have not practiced octaves yet. I have small hands and can only reach an octave. what's the best way to start practicing octaves without injury? thanks
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: READ ME and FAQ
@Gillian I watched the replay and I also have small hands. I am going to try these repertoires. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0739021982?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
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- The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
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Re: Group 4
@Johnandrew Slominski Instead of walking, can I use one foot to tap the subdivision? I noticed I slowed down the walk as I get "tired(?)". Maybe not a "tired"issue still a rhythm issue. I'm not sure.
- ALICE.1
- 2 yrs ago
- "Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
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