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Namoradze on Schumann Arabeske Op. 18
I just watched this. It's a piece I will not even attempt, even though I am wont to learn and play pieces beyond my capability. What I learned from this presentation, however,…
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Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two and three part inventions!
This thread is a group-thread dedicated to J.S. Bach Two part inventions. The point is that we can discover them and go deeper into them together, and motivate each other in the prosess of learning…
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May we have a short tutorial on a section of Mendelssohn Piano Concerto 1 3rd mvt?
Can we have a tutorial on just the section of 3rd movement of Mendelssohn's piano concerto no. 1 in g minor which starts at measure 70(a tempo). I have great difficulty with the repeating 16th note…
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Choosing an edition
I'm looking to update my Beethoven music and I'm wondering how to choose a publisher/edition. Is there a "definitive" version? I had heard the best edition for Chopin is the Ekier National Edition,…
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Bass Clef Reading
I would like to make my bass clef reading as automatic as my treble clef reading. I spent most of my early years learning to read through violin, and that treble dominance makes my bass clef reading…
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The issue of cut time and tempo
This is one of those questions that opens a proverbial can of worms, but I'm sure it will find good company here; art is not simple. Among my favorite short piano pieces is Schubert's G-flat…
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Gail's Practice Diary
May 23, 2022: Getting ready for amateur chamber music weekends in June, plus the Grieg Birthday challenge. Schubert "Trout", Variation #3 and others - 1 hour, slow practice in rythms,…
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Let's Play: Spanish Music!
If you missed the FANTASTIC livestream with Magdalena Stern Baczewska this past Saturday, be sure to check it out! She walked us through several centuries of Spanish music, its developments,…
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RCM Prep B Repetoire Piece: The Calico Cat
I will be taking my Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Prep B-level exam on May 29, 2023, and The Calico Cat (composed by Helen Marlais) is one of my three exam repertoire pieces.…
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Repertoire List!
You can work on any work for piano (keyboard) written during the 18th century by any composer. Repertoire’s Suggestions: Galuppi’s Keyboard Sonatas Haydn’s pieces: (easy) German Dance in D major,…
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What creates a virtuoso like Yuja Wang?
I regularly follow Yuja on Youtube, and have listened to her recordings since she was around 18 years or so. The jump in her technique from her graduation recital from Curtis Institute into a…
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Mini Challenge: Rare Pieces by Brahms that YOU should play!
Brahms' Birthday was May 7th, and to celebrate we are kicking off this mini challenge! 🎉 We will be working on some of his rare and neglected music leading up to a livestream on May 18th with…
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Week Three: Record your Tchaikovsky!
Hello and welcome to the WEEK THREE Main Thread for this challenge! 🤩 Alright everyone - this is the thread where we'll all be posting our daily updates.…
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I'm a beginner, and confused about the fingering on this measure
I'm learning the two Magadalena Notebook Minuets, on the tonebase workbook, the fingering for a mordant is set to 1, how am I supposed to play the mordant here? with which finger should I press the B?…
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Recommendation of composition´s books/Recomendación de libros de composición
Hi folks, hope everyone is well. I would like to know what kind of books can anyone recommend me for starting how to compose and arrange different genres of music, like an step by step manual.…
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Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op.9 No.1
This is my first Chopin piece. I heard this piece on a classical playlist and immediately felt the song's story and also became a fan of Chopin. I was happy to see that there was a workshop here on…
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Practicing playing from lead sheets
I've studied classical piano to roughly tonebase level 8. I'd like to be able to play from the vocal lines with chords format that is often available for pop songs.…
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Musicians' Health Matters: Discussing Music-Related Injuries and Prevention Strategies 🩺
As we all know, playing music can be a physically demanding activity. Whether it's from hours of practice, or performances, our bodies can take a toll. I wanted to start a conversation about the…
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“It’s not a naughty thing to break the hands”
I’m quoting Seymour Bernstein from his livestream Brahms Op 118 in A major. He says this in minute 6,18. I think I know what he means….. the idea that you can let go of notes under a phrase,…
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Week One: Pick your Piece!
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.…
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Week Two: Loving the Challenge!
Hello and welcome to the WEEK TWO Main Thread for this challenge! 🤩 Alright everyone - this is the thread where we'll all be posting our daily updates.…
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Group 4
Anyone can improvise! When classical pianists hear the word "Improvisation," they often think of learning fancy jazz scales or studying the rule of the octave.…
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Group 2
Anyone can improvise! When classical pianists hear the word "Improvisation," they often think of learning fancy jazz scales or studying the rule of the octave.…
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Read me and FAQ
WELCOME TO OUR LATEST TONEBASE PIANO COMMUNITY PRACTICE CHALLENGE: Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday! Let’s celebrate the music of Tchaikovsky leading up to his Birthday on May 7th!…
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Group 1
Anyone can improvise! When classical pianists hear the word "Improvisation," they often think of learning fancy jazz scales or studying the rule of the octave.…
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