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Re: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!
I am old and retired, so my first resolution is to make it through another year! 1- I belong to two in-person piano groups and one online group (in addition to tonebase),…
Sam Smith
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1 mth ago
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Re: Which tablet is recommended for musicians?
@Gillian I use the Airturn BT200 S-2. Sturdy design with big mechanical buttons. Its several years old - there are probably newer versions now. I use the app to set it to only go forward - never…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
1 mth ago
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Re: Problem Solving Chopin's Etudes with Marina Lomazov!
What is a good starting point in the Etudes? I have played several Preludes (the easier ones!), and sampled the Waltzes, Mazurkas, and the Polonaise op 40-1.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: What Apps you're using to structure your practice?
I use an app called "Now Then" to keep track of my practice time. It's designed as a task timer, so not specifically for music. You can define tasks, and group them into folders.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: Public Space for Improving your sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Always looking for ways to improve - I can sight read, but at about half speed (or less)! I second the questions about how this works, since I am a new member.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: Talking about Piano Books
@Gail Starr Hi Gail, - you should get a referral coupon! Glad I finally joined.
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: Talking about Piano Books
How about some fiction? Body and Soul by Frank Conroy: The author is not a musician, but he captures every myth and anecdote about growing up to become a performing pianist.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: Talking about Piano Books
@Harriet Kaplan I did not care for Denk’s book. Sure, there may be some musical insights, but the comments he made about people in his life were in poor taste.…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: Which tablet is recommended for musicians?
Yes, the ipad Pro, largest size, with forscore as the app for viewing, organizing, and editing scores. Pair that with a bluetooth pedal to turn pages, or, if you are brave,…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
I'm from the southern US, and I love all the local foods, but my favorite accompaniment to piano practice is Sweet Iced Tea. Black tea with sugar, a splash of lemonade, and lots of ice!…
Sam Smith
Sam_Smith
3 mths ago
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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