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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Ran Not soon enough!
Roger Ward
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Re: tonebase in New York City!
Given your hugely successful Piano Camp in Vermont just a few weeks ago, what's going to take place in NYC that similar to Vermont?
Roger Ward
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1 mth ago
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Re: Piano teacher
For your son's well-being, switch teachers. The big clue that he needs to change teachers is his boredom and losing self esteem. You don't owe her an explanation,…
Roger Ward
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
@Golfdotnet I had a the same thought, then realized some people are multi-talented and play more than one instrument.
Roger Ward
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3 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
Just continue to post interesting content frequently to distract us from the crazy US political environment. I feel much better when I can merge into music.
Roger Ward
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3 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
@Dagmar Thank you.
Roger Ward
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3 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
@Priya Viseskul What is "TWI"? Perhaps "vdo" is "video"? If you mean "voodoo" I am really confused.
Roger Ward
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3 mths ago
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Re: Warming Up & Cooling Down: Stretching for Musicians
This is tangential to the topic, but what can be done to quiet the negative inner chatter that occurs while playing?
Roger Ward
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3 mths ago
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Re: Suggestion Device (i.e. iPad) for having piano sheet music?
@Steven L Hi. What facial expression do you use to change pages? A friend jokingly suggested I stick out my tongue.
Roger Ward
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4 mths ago
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Re: The Pianist's Guide to Scale Mastery with Lewis Kesterton
I like doing scales to warm up, and I can do them for long periods of time. Sometimes I think there is a length time which is beyond useful. Thoughts?
Roger Ward
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4 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
@Bertrand CARETTE Have you checked out getting a hot spot? Do you have this problem with similar providers? My sympathies to you.
Roger Ward
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5 mths ago
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Re: Chamber Music Secrets!
Have you each played each other's instruments? How many cellos, pianos, violins do you have? Which instrument is preferred and why? Which piece would you like to play? What's your practice routine?
Roger Ward
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6 mths ago
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Dominic Cheli That is amazing, Dominic! You must have a little jet engine on each finger.
Roger Ward
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6 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
@tonebase_user That is an interesting problem, and I have not experienced it. I nearly always use the phone app. I have a Google Pixel.
Roger Ward
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6 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
It is good to read everyone's ideas. It speaks to how valuable Tonebase is for people's growth. I would like to see a page similar to My Content, only list in descending order all of the material you…
Roger Ward
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6 mths ago
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Re: 88 years loving 88 keys with Peter Frankl
1. How have the practices of teaching changed since you began playing? 2. In addition to playing, what are your interests? 3. If you could change something on a piano, what would it be? 4.…
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6 mths ago
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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
While watching a video, I am usuallyinterrupted. It's part of life. When I go back to the video, it starts from the beginning. I'd love to have it remember where I left off!
Roger Ward
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6 mths ago
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
Wonderful question!! The Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, especially when I am running or biking. The endorphins erupt, especially during the third movement.…
Roger Ward
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7 mths ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
Without hesitation, it's Dr. Louann Carnahan. She is a physician, board certified in neurology, and expert in epilepsy. She has played the piano since the age of 5 and has a condition that causes her…
Roger Ward
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9 mths ago
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Re: Conquer the Stage: Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Aija Reke
How to shut up the inner critic.
Roger Ward
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9 mths ago
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
@Ken Radford You know, I think you are right. I'll adjust my copy of your spreadsheet.
Roger Ward
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10 mths ago
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
@Ken Radford I like this, but 151 minutes? That's too much for me. I go for 150 minutes.
I am going to steal your spreadsheet! Thank you!!!
Roger Ward
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11 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
This is a great question! I think I enjoy the struggle of learning. At first, I play it poorly, but little by little I learn it. By the time I have learned the piece,…
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
@HENRIQUE ALMEIDA Hi, look up Sally Cristian Music on YouTube. She creates her own scores, and they are designed to help us memorize. I've never seen anything like it. Her scores have helped me a lot.…
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11 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
Playing my beautiful Steinway B, signed on the plate by Henry Z Steinway. The sound is magnificent. The piano will outlive me, so I see myself as caring for it for the next person to enjoy.
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11 mths ago
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