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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Laura Peden PS: I am on the waiting list for a 5.5" digital keyboard, which you might like to try!
Gail Starr
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2 mths ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Bernice vonSaleski Fabulous new adventures ahead! Would you mind sharing the type of hydraulic bench you have ordered?
Gail Starr
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2 mths ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Judy Kuan This sounds amazing...and quite scary!
Gail Starr
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2 mths ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Priya Viseskul Let’s chat soon!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Laura Peden welcome to tonebase! Sounds like we have a similar hand size. Last year I started studying with an amazing teacher (Jarred Dunn) who has many valuable courses on this playform.…
Gail Starr
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2 mths ago
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Re: the tonebase End of the Year Concert!
@gregprochlin https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86346172238. Just log into this Zoom link at 9 a.m. Pacfiic
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 mths ago
Live Calendar
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
I'm working on Op. 118/2 right now!
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3 mths ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Aura Welcome! I love Francesco Parrino's arrangements, so I'll check out his version of "My Way". Everyone here is VERY kind, supportive and encouraging.…
Gail Starr
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3 mths ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Alessandro Benvenuti! you've joined the most warm and welcoming group of amateur musicians in the world. Having a digital instruments is so helpful!. Can't wait to hear your Aiello & Bernollin!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
3 mths ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Jim Gall Welcome, Jim. Sounds like you might enjoy some of the lessons of technique. Enjoy!
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3 mths ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Timothy Giordano So glad you've joined the Tonebase community. There are lessons in so many areas. Try to take the quiz to help determine your level, and then start to follow the recommendations…
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3 mths ago
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Re: tonebase talks Ep. 1 – The First TBTKS Video Podcast with Your tonebase Friends!
Several of my wonderful Tonebase friends and I are preparing to sit for the Trinity Diploma exams in the next year or 2. Part of the student's score involves crafting a thematic, cohesive program.…
Gail Starr
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3 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@Dave B I agree 100%!
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3 mths ago
Discussion of the Week
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Re: Holiday Recital "Winter Melodies of 2024"
So sorry I have to miss this afternoon. Look forward to hearing everyone often in 2025.
Gail Starr
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3 mths ago
Community Concerts!
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Re: Beethoven's Birthday Challenge!
@Peter Golemme What an eye (and ear) opening experience!
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3 mths ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Tom As a lifetime member for nearly 3 years, I can confirm that you have landed in the right place! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Fred You are definitely in the right place to master your Ballade! Lots of members have worked on it with success. Can’t wait to hear your gorgeous Pleyel.
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Re: How has playing the piano enriched your life, and what are you thankful for in your musical journey?
@Ursina Boehm We are totally in it for the fun! Literally 24/7 because we’re in different time zones.
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Re: Week 2: Beethoven in Focus “Mastering a Passage”
@Sachi And you combine a light, détaché LH with a singing line in the RH. Lovely!
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Re: Week 2: Beethoven in Focus “Mastering a Passage”
@Derek McConville Played like a true professional. Lovely tempo.
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Re: How has playing the piano enriched your life, and what are you thankful for in your musical journey?
@Monika Tusnady Ad we get to experience that WITH you!
Gail Starr
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4 mths ago
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Re: How has playing the piano enriched your life, and what are you thankful for in your musical journey?
@Dominic Cheli So...before Covid, my only piano activity was wrangling my violin and cello-playing friends into sight-reading trios a few times a year. Then, once we were in lockdown,…
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Re: Beethoven's Birthday Challenge!
@Hayden Browne I'm afraid I wasn't able to open your video. I wonder if I'm doing something wrong?
Gail Starr
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4 mths ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Beethoven's Birthday Challenge!
@Peter Golemme So, you learned this sonata when you were in preschool?
Gail Starr
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4 mths ago
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Re: Beethoven's Birthday Challenge!
@Hayden Browne You should play, too!
Gail Starr
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Gail_Starr
4 mths ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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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.
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