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Re: What would you like improved on tonebase?
At one point I filled out a questionnaire which determined what " level" I would be considered. I can't get rid of that now; every time I log in to see one of the new videos or sign up for a live…
Chris Deiturriaga
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4 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
I love knowing there's a completely different world I can inhabit when I want to leave this one, and it's accessible whenever I want.
Chris Deiturriaga
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11 mths ago
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
Andras Schiff, Carnegie Hall Nov. 16 2023
Chris Deiturriaga
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11 mths ago
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Re: What's your favorite music-related book or movie?
A Romance on Three Legs - Katie Hafner, Every Good Boy Does Fine - Jeremy Denk movie: Shine
Chris Deiturriaga
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1 yr ago
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Re: 'What Makes Bach - BACH?' (feat. Evan Shinners founder of WTF Bach Podcast)
What kinds of adjustments do you have to make when you play Bach on three different instruments….harpsichord, clavichord and piano? Do you have to focus ultimately on one,…
Chris Deiturriaga
Chris_Deiturriaga
1 yr ago
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Re: "Unlocking the power of your mind" for practice, performance and more! (with Nicolas Namoradze)
@Judith has anyone answered this? I’m wondering the same thing….I can’t find them either
Chris Deiturriaga
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1 yr ago
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Re: "Unlocking the power of your mind" for practice, performance and more! (with Nicolas Namoradze)
First of all, congratulations on all your recent awards and successes —and so glad to see you back here on Tonebase for us! At one point in an interview or podcast,…
Chris Deiturriaga
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1 yr ago
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Re: Musicians' Health Matters: Discussing Music-Related Injuries and Prevention Strategies 🩺
@Michael Dr. Alton Barron…Hospital for Special Surgery…NY. Hopefully, you will not injure yourself to the point where you need him ( like I did for trapped ulnar release surgery) But he’s the…
Chris Deiturriaga
Chris_Deiturriaga
1 yr ago
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Re: What creates a virtuoso like Yuja Wang?
Read a book called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
Chris Deiturriaga
Chris_Deiturriaga
1 yr ago
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Re: Musicians' Health Matters: Discussing Music-Related Injuries and Prevention Strategies 🩺
I think this could be a wonderful workshop comprised of hand, arm and neck specialists who treat injured musicians, the injuries the see most, and the ramifications of not taking precautionary…
Chris Deiturriaga
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1 yr ago
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Re: Using Zoom to tell your story (Getting the PERFECT Settings!)
I would like to know the answer to Michelle R’s question as well…about attaching an external mic
Chris Deiturriaga
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1 yr ago
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
A suggestion: why not have 3 separate groups …late beginner…intermediate….advanced, and subdivide each into groups of three with 10-15 participants each.…
Chris Deiturriaga
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Best books and material for Scale Practice!
I would very much like to hear your input on how to control dynamics, especially ppp when playing in speed
Chris Deiturriaga
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Virtuosity and ease with Scales: How to Practice them!
Assuming you are keeping your fingers closest to the keys (as opposed to “lifting and dropping”), leading with the elbow in the direction you are going,…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
@Gail Starr For sure!!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
Yefim Bronfman Apr. 18 Carnegie Hall Sergei Babayan tomorrow night, Xavier Univ. Ohio. I love going to concerts too!
Chris Deiturriaga
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Fingerings and variants for Scales!
Alternative fingering for chromatic scales?
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Improving your arpeggios and how to practice for virtuosity!
@Raymond Gornik hi, I am Chris Deiturriaga, but this is not my post so I have no idea how it ended up under my name!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Improving your arpeggios and how to practice for virtuosity!
@Raymond Gornik
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Improving your arpeggios and how to practice for virtuosity!
Hi Dominic, Since so many pianists seem to be dealing with injuries because of incorrect technique, I was wondering if you could specifically address the correct hand position for practicing…
Chris Deiturriaga
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Music Technology: the Ipad
How do you organize the work you present during the Tonebase sessions to be able to jump around from one score to another so quickly ? Favorite Apps for music? ForScore?
Chris Deiturriaga
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Colors and Sound!
There’s actually a name for that…it’s called Synesthesia. Helene Grimaud has it too.
Chris Deiturriaga
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3 yrs ago
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