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Hello, I am still very new to the Tonebase community. Not sure whether this is how it should be done
I’m working on the following pieces: Bach - English Suite No 2 Schubert - Impromptu Op 142 No 3…
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Peter Golemme
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Fingering question
I’m stumped. In the last few bars of the edited sheets of Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s WONDERFUL presentation of “Clair de Lune,” there are fingering markings such as 2+3.…
William Weathers
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Michelle's Diary of a Beginning Pianist
Welcome to my practice diary. Many, many years ago (approximately 35!) I played Double Bass, so while I am not new to music I am new to piano. I decided to get "serious" about learning to play in…
Michelle R
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“Trying out tonebase? Ask your questions here!”
Hey everyone - this is Dominic, the lead of tonebase piano
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
Hey everyone - this is Dominic from tonebase
! As the lead of tonebase PIANO it's such a pleasure to welcome you to the tonebase community. We would love to get to know you!…
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2 days ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
Why the difference in original Pathetique and Tonebase Sheetmusic?
Can someone help me understand why the difference in the original printing and the Tonebase lesson version? I underlined in Blue in the Allegro section. Many thanks.
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7 days ago
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6 days ago
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Thurmond's Compositions
I am just beginning to write down my compositions (heretofore I have just kept them in my head). I know there are some technical things I need to learn about engraving,…
Thurmond R
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6 mths ago
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7 days ago
Composer's Corner
Did anyone go to Toniccon at Colburn?
It was sooo awesome! Here is a link to an insta memory I made… We had such a wonderful time. Dom is so blessed to work at such a great place. I secretly hoped I would catch him in the wild!…
Denise
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6 mths ago
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12 days ago
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What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
I love going to live concerts! What was the last concert you attended?
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2 wk ago
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Week 2: Phrasing and Timing
This week, you’ll add the melody and poeticize it through phrasing and timing. Now that you know the harmonic colours, voices, and texture, this should help you discover numerous ways to interpret…
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Chopin Scherzo no 2: Create a master plan to bet to this level.
Path to the second scherzo by Chopin. I’m absolutely in love with this piece and dream of playing it someday. I believe I can get there eventually, but I know my limits and that my motivation thrives…
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Jenny Harrison
2 wk ago
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I feel so frustrated every time I practice a new piece by Bach
How do you decide which notes to be played more staccato and which notes to be played more detached, or even legato? I always have the thought that Bach should be played staccato.…
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What would you like improved on tonebase?
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Hey everyone, Robert here from the tonebase YouTube, and I'm excited to share the latest video! In this video we spotlight the recent superstar pianist Víkingur Ólafsson,…
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3 wk ago
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Is Tonebase right for me?
I signed up for the two week trial a few days ago, and am wondering if I should continue. I haven't played regularly for many, many years, and at my highest point was probably a somewhat advanced…
Perry Johnson
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3 wk ago
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3 wk ago
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Level 1 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
Level 1 description Your piano journey begins here! Get acquainted with the keyboard and start developing your technical fundamentals and musical understanding.…
Ben Laude
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I'm contemplating getting an acoustic. I'm a beginner. Currently I have a roland E50. Am I going to get limited if I get the K300? Can it be my forever piano?…
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Tonebase Bach Stage
This thread is dedicated to J.S. Bach keyboard music. We would like to renew the inspiring spirit of the old thread "Group-Journey through J.S. Bach" based on the inventions and extend to the entire…
Juan Carlos Olite
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Prokofiev, vision fugitives op.22 no 7 pittoresco
Hello, I would appreciate any further suggestions (besides what it’s written) on the use of the pedal in pittoresco. Thank you in advance!
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Prokofiev, visions fugitives op. 22 no 7 pittoresco
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Hi, Extract from this week-end small concert with fellow french pianists. The Shigeru Kawai was wonderful and I was rather proud of my performance, which is not that guaranteed !…
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Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
Magdalena Stern-Baczewska Mentorship
Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
Jarred Dunn Mentorship
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
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