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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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READ ME FIRST: Rules & FAQ for Liszt's Soirees De Vienne Community Challenge!
Hello Everyone! Welcome to our second tonebase Community Practice Challenge!
Are you ready to learn some delightful music together?! THREE WEEKS OF LIszt's "Soirees de Vienne No.…
Dominic Cheli
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2 yrs ago
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Lesson Series on Piano Dueling
We hear stories about Classical/Romantic-era piano duels between legendary composers: Steibelt/Beethovan, Mozart/Clementi (Mozart/Everybody really), Liszt/Thalberg, and the list goes on.…
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2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
Community Suggestions
WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - The Journey Begins!
Hello and welcome to the WEEK ONE Main Thread for this challenge!
Alright everyone - this is the thread where we'll all be posting our daily updates.…
Dominic Cheli
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2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
Handel G-major Chaconne
SUGGESTED Variation Selections for Handel's Chaconne in G major HWV 435
Hey everyone! What are your favorite variations from Handel's Chaconne? I'd love for you to go on an exploratory journey, but I thought I'd also share with you some of my own ideas!…
Dominic Cheli
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2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
Handel G-major Chaconne
Tech Notes
Hey team, The progress track are great. And thanks for adding the ability to select individual lessons instead of having to go back and forth. However.…
Bennett. j
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2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
General Discussion
What would you like improved on tonebase?
What would you like improved on tonebase?
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3 wk ago
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Discussion of the Week
opportunities to practise in Arlington/Washington DC during business week
Dear tonebase community, I'm travelling to Arlington in the next week and I would like to spend one and the other hour practising piano. Does anybody know if it is possible to access a piano in…
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2 days ago
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Denise C DeAngelis
2 days ago
General Discussion
What is your favorite album/recording?
What is your favorite album/recording? What do you love about it?
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1 mth ago
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3 days ago
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Time signature
I think I understand, but maybe I don't
. Why not have a lesson entirely dedicated to clearing up the matter once and for all...Ben
something inspiring and since you decide to take it into your…
Patrick Bentolila
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4 days ago
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Tonebase Lesson Discussions
The enthusiasm of composition
I think the best way to acquire skills/competency is to get the pianists together somewhere and just play, to acquire a musical instinct that the atmosphere of the group will bring.…
Patrick Bentolila
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2 mths ago
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4 days ago
Tonebase Lesson Discussions
Arthritis of finger knuckles
I have arthritis in my hands, in the middle knuckles of the four fingers (but not in the thumbs). This causes me some pain when I play the piano, although I try not to focus on it.…
Michael from London
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1 mth ago
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12 days ago
Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
What are your favorite "tonebase YouTube videos?"
What are your favorite "tonebase YouTube videos?" If you need inspiration, check out the tonebase YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@tonebasePiano
Dominic Cheli
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13 days ago
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8 days ago
Discussion of the Week
2024 Tonebase Piano Camp Questions
It's really exciting that the team is hosting the inaugural 2024 tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant Music School in August. Thank you for organizing what, I trust, will be a fantastic experience!…
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13 days ago
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GKO - George Ko at Steinway Hall, Marylebone, London
Some of you will recall that George @George gave an inspirational TWI on classical improvisation, which I recall was soon after I joined Tonebase. My fairly recent forays into improvisation - Jazz…
Roy James-Pike
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2 wk ago
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General Discussion
What is the best time to arrive at the Airport for pick up?
I am going to book an early flight. If I fly in at 9 am, is there transportation to the venue? How early or how late should I arrive at Burlington International Airport?
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3 wk ago
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Noah Hardaway
2 wk ago
General Discussion
What is your practice and preparation routine a few days before and the day of the performance?
I have a performance coming up in 4 days in a competition where I am playing Beethoven Sonata Op.27 and Gershwin three preludes. I already know the music very well and inside out and I practice all…
Khaled
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3 wk ago
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Jack
2 wk ago
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[Theoretically] What would you do with a piano like this?
A friend of mine sent me this picture and I got virtually electrocuted at rubbing my eyes, processing what I saw there. So, clearly a Steinway. But where on earth does this capo d'astro bar start?…
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Marc's Piano Diary
While practicing, I was trying to create vibrato at the piano, and having some difficulty. So I did some brainstorming and came up with 3 ways, which I thought I might share with you all: https://www.…
Marc M
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Your Practice Diary
How Do You Record Your Acoustic Piano?
Hi all. I'm curious to know how you record your acoustic piano. I know it can be everything from very basic (e.g. straight-up iPhone) to multiple mics connected to special recording software and…
Mike
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2 wk ago
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When is your favorite time of day to practice?
We all have very different practice schedules and I am wondering what time of day YOU enjoy practicing! Different times of day can yield different results! For example,…
Dominic Cheli
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3 wk ago
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How do I play this part
Hello tonebase community I'm working through Liszt transcendental etude no 8 currently and have been putting off this issue for a while now. I can't reach an c to e flat comfortably and wonder if Any…
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3 wk ago
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Tonebase vs Pianote for late beginner
Hi, I took advantage of the BF sale and signed up for lifetime access even though I don't think I'm quite ready yet for Tonebase. I was thinking about also doing one year of Pianote,…
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Cassie Elaine
3 wk ago
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Rhythm: from Beginner to Advanced
Welcome to the course discussion on: Rhythm: from Beginner to Advanced with Ben Laude Feel free to leave your comments and have a discussion on any variety of topics such as:…
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Lesson discussion archive
Group 3
Welcome to the NEW TWO WEEK INTENSIVE on tonebase! Back by popular request, Leann Osterkamp leads a crash course on the technique behind controlling dynamics! This course is highly technical focused,…
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Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Group 2
Welcome to the NEW TWO WEEK INTENSIVE on tonebase! Back by popular request, Leann Osterkamp leads a crash course on the technique behind controlling dynamics! This course is highly technical focused,…
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Live Calendar
Community Concerts!
Community Suggestions
Community Challenges
A Fresh Start!
The Practice Plan Challenge!
End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
Unfinished Business Challenge!
Mini Challenges
Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
Challenge Archive
The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
Finding Colors in your sound (Mini Challenge!)
Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
The Music of France!
"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
Bach in March
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Handel G-major Chaconne
Two Week Intensives
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!
Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
Sara Davis Buechner Mentorship
Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
General Information and Sign-Up!
Public Spaces!
Two Week Intensive Archive
Lesson discussion archive
"Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
"Becoming an Orchestra" TWI with Daniela Bracchi
Bach's Polyphony Intensive with Magdalena
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
Improve your Chopin Ornaments with Jarred Dunn!
Improve your Scales!
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
Piano Level System
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Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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4-Hand Piano Hub!
Live Streams and Events
Live Calendar
Community Concerts!
Community Suggestions
Community Challenges
A Fresh Start!
The Practice Plan Challenge!
End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
Unfinished Business Challenge!
Mini Challenges
Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
Challenge Archive
The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
Finding Colors in your sound (Mini Challenge!)
Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
The Music of France!
"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
Bach in March
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Handel G-major Chaconne
Two Week Intensives
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!
Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
Sara Davis Buechner Mentorship
Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
General Information and Sign-Up!
Public Spaces!
Two Week Intensive Archive
Lesson discussion archive
"Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
"Becoming an Orchestra" TWI with Daniela Bracchi
Bach's Polyphony Intensive with Magdalena
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
Improve your Chopin Ornaments with Jarred Dunn!
Improve your Scales!
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