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@Mariela It's here! https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/pno-zoom-settings-2023
Ben Laude
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Re: Level 1 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
Hi @David - There are, but they're shy :) Let me know if you have any questions for me. I'm working on some new Level 1 courses and it would be great to hear from you about what you're looking for.
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Re: Level 8 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Khoa Phan Howard Good to hear! @Jerome Meltzer If you want to expand your general knowledge of these different historical styles, you might consider watching some of the interviews with different…
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Re: Level 7 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Rolf Rencken Good question.It's one of the vague aspects of the quiz that I could improve. I did mean for members to reply in terms of your current capabilities,…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 7 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Brian Melkowits At least the A-flat isn't the most overplayed of Chopin's Preludes. I'd say I almost always hear it in context of a performance of all 24, unlike the E minor, C minor,…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 6 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Constance Lindgreeen Thanks for the feedback. It's a great idea! We have thought about possibilities like the one you suggest, and it's a matter of figuring the best way to organize lesson segments…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 6 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@LJ Dequina Thank you for your message. We have been aware of the "intimidating" level of content, since we did start as a service for higher level adult amateurs and younger students (and their…
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Re: Level 5 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Carol Chua Thanks for your feedback and request! Hope this system continues to help.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 5 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Kerstin You've played some challenging and beautiful pieces! Even if level 5 underestimates you a little, I do think it reveals some ways you can aspire to improve.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 5 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Susan Great to hear that you enjoy more advanced content too! I agree that there is MUCH to be learned from watching lessons above your level. But it can also be an alienating experience for some…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 4 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Barbara Blakeslee I encourage you to look at all the pieces between 2 and 4. I think your intuition is right: your assigned level indicates more where you feel comfortable,…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 4 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Tony Nitzke Thanks for the feedback Tony! I heard something similar from a couple other users. I think the 24 scales 4 octaves/144BPM has been a little intimidating for plenty of users who could do…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 3 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Sahaja That's great to hear. Looking forward to having you back!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 3 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Peter Grandcourt Yes, there are. This is just the beginning of a sustained series of efforts to expand the platform and develop extensive fundamentals content and simpler repertoire.
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Re: Level 2 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@roosevelt_stokes That's great news!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 2 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Barbara Blakeslee That's great to know Barbara! And we'll be continuing to add more and more repertoire to these earlier levels moving forward.
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Re: Level 12 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
Hi everyone! I got level 12, so I guess spending ten years in a conservatory was good for something after all.
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Re: Level 6 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Hannahong We have yet to fully implement that feature, but it is in the works. We will keep you updated!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 6 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Harriet Kaplan It sounds like the level was more or less accurate, even if you've played works from higher levels, and for the reason you describe! It's important to distinguish between what pieces…
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Re: Level 7 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Brian Melkowits At first glance I love the shape of this little program. Also, it's very tender and uplifting. I think we share a pleasure in constructing programs and especially being sensitive to…
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Re: Level 4 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Michael A. Koplen you may have been too harsh, but you also you may have scored in the high end of 4 in which case you should be comfortable with the pieces there.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 6 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Michael Thanks Michael! So far the results are showing a normal distribution, with the most density in levels 5-7, and tapering off to either side. This only reflects those who have responded,…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Level 5 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Kerstin That's interesting to hear! Yes, the level quiz will deliver some skewed results if you're weaker in certain skills and fundamental but pushed ahead with repertoire.…
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Re: Level 4 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Monserrat That's up to you! It's possible the score the quiz gave you was just above the level 4 threshold, so level 3 might look more comfortable. But that means you level 3 pieces should be…
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Re: Level 2 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
@Mat Great! Use these pages however you like, maybe there also might be videos in neighboring levels that are interesting too.
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