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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage @Andrea Buckland I love your thoughtful, conversational tempo. Kind of sounds like Bach is giving loving advice to his dozens (?!) of children...
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage @Harriet Kaplan I love your thoughtful chromatacism. Melodic but not too romantic!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage @Juan Carlos Olite Your interpretation sounds so fresh and new! I admire the rotation of your wrist without too much finger movement. That is something I need to learn,…
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Re: Group 1 @Vidhya Bashyam Wow! Maybe I have ESP? I have to get a copy of that book.
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- TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
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Re: Group 1 @Monika Tusnady How do you ALWAYS know the exact questions I want to ask BEFORE I get ask them? Tu es ma vrai jumelle!
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Re: Group 1 @Richard Littlewood OMG, I am SO down in the deep end with you...despite wearing little "floaties". Still plowing through Ben's Basics videos, so I'll have to circle back to this TWI and watch…
- Gail Starr
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- TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
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Re: Group 1 @Juan Carlos Olite Wow! Not only is your video analysis amazing, your interpretation gave me goosebumps (in a good way!). You always inspire me with EVERYTHING you do, dear friend.
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Re: Group 1 @Vidhya Bashyam Lovely phrasing and pastoral feeling, Vidhya! I love your final, mysterious tempo...like the piece never ends. I sometimes feel like the LH motif sounds a bit like a bagpipe droning?…
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Re: Group 1 @Andrea Buckland Your playing truly gets to the heart of this piece. I admire the breath and phrasing you are able to achieve - peaceful yet moving!
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Re: Group 1 @Andrea Buckland So lovely, dear Andrea!
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Re: ULTIMATE end of the Year Recital! @Toan Thanks, Toan! Can't wait to hear YOU!
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Re: ULTIMATE end of the Year Recital! @Alexander Weymann Dearest Alex, since I trust your judgment more than my own, I'm delighted that you (and my little gnome family) enjoyed my Chopin. The best thing about this year with Tonebase has…
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Re: ULTIMATE end of the Year Recital! Here's the link to my Chopin c# minor Nocturne (observed by 2 little holiday gnomes) for the concert since I'm not able to play live. Happy Holidays, Tonebase friends!
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Re: Group 1 @Marc M Great job! And already memorized! I wouldn't worry about dynamics too much until you see what dynamic level you end up in as the piece develops more.…
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Re: Miyoung's practice diary - Chopin Barcarolle Op. 60 I hope I could try this amazing piece in 2025! I have a long way to go…
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Re: ULTIMATE end of the Year Recital! Hey Dominic! May I submit a super short recording of Chopin’s c#minor nocturne? It’s under 3 minutes.
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Re: Group 1 @Monika Tusnady What a sensitive, lyrical interpretation dear Monika! You’ve inspired me to give it a go tomorrow, too. (Without the snowy backdrop).
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Re: Group 1 @Vidhya Bashyam I’m new to these pieces also. Little gems!
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Re: Group 1 @Diane Shim I decided to learn that one this week, also! It is so gorgeous.
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Re: Kick off to the Holidays Concert! @Peter Golemme I think Martin made a really good video on home recording last year. I need to rewatch it!
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned @Alexander Weymann I agree 100%!
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned @Alexander Weymann Great question, Alex. I'm just re-learning one the pieces I worked on early in the year and I'll post it when I feel it has (hopefully) improved compared to January.
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Re: Week 1: What we've learned @Scott Nguyễn Hai, you are doing an amazing job as a parent! Keep up the great work and enjoy Scott's playing. He seems like a wonderful kid!
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Re: Group 1 @Ben Laude I wanted to give your answer a double thumbs up, but it won’t let me…
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Re: Group 1 @Khoa Phan Howard You’re way ahead of me since I never even had AP Music Theory, LOL!
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Gail Starr

Gail_Starr

Retired MBA

Winter Park, FL

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My favorite activity is chamber music, but I love learning solo repertoire now here at Tonebase.

I'm so excited to meet other pianists from all around the globe.