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Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
Welcome to the first week of "Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko"! This is the thread for posting the submissions and assignments for the first week.…
George Ko
Classical Improviser
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Improvising Classically with George Ko!
Two pieces: Mozart & Chopin
I'm working on Mozart Fantasy in D Minor, K 397, and also Chopin Prelude in D Minor, No. 24. I've been away from learning new pieces for some time, so I'm reviewing fingering, expression,…
Jacqueline
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2 yrs ago
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Mozart #397 in D minor
Quick to get into, with a few technical review spots and difficult passages.
Jacqueline
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2 yrs ago
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Jacqueline
2 yrs ago
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Piano Teacher Water Cooler...
Would love to swap stories, anecdotes, etc... with fellow piano teachers :-) - I KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE! I teach part time. I used to limit my studio to 10 students, but I am up to 16.…
Denise
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Denise
3 yrs ago
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Gail Starr
2 yrs ago
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24 Major and Minor Scales + Arpeggios + Broken Chords + Octaves .
Hi! I have some piano exams this summer, and need to prepare the 24 Major and Minor Scales + Arpeggios + Broken Chords + Octaves . Attached is a video with me playing the G Major ones.…
Timotei Zetu
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Gail Starr
2 yrs ago
General Discussion
Relaxing hands after leaps and stretches
Hi! I am really struggling with this one... although I am getting better. I am currently approaching this very methodically, think, ATTACK, relax... repeat ad nauseam...…
Denise
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Denise
2 yrs ago
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Denise
2 yrs ago
General Discussion
FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko!
Welcome to the magical world of classical improvisation! In this month’s Community Challenge, we’ll learn to improvise on the piano and soon you’ll be able to create your own music, live!…
George Ko
Classical Improviser
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Peter Golemme
2 yrs ago
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso chord discrepancy
Does anyone know why some editions have an A Major chord at measure 134 and some have A minor? I did a bit of research but would love an answer from folks on here who know more than I.…
Stephen Van Dorn
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2 yrs ago
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General Discussion
Week Two: Joie de musique!
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.…
Dominic Cheli
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2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
The Music of France!
Week One: Bonjour!
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
The Music of France!
Read Me First and FAQ: The Music of France!
WELCOME TO OUR LATEST TONEBASE PIANO COMMUNITY PRACTICE CHALLENGE: The Music of France! There is SO much music that has been composed and come from the beautiful country of France.…
Dominic Cheli
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2 yrs ago
The Music of France!
Tuning
Anyone else totally nerd out and do happy dances twice a year like me? Today is that day!! tuning and adjustments… :-)
Denise
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Denise
2 yrs ago
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General Discussion
Switching back and forth between Mini-keys and full sized piano keys
Hi all! For those that play synths or midi controllers with mini-keys, do you think it can ruin/interfere with your muscle memory when playing the piano because of the distance between keys? Thanks.
Leandro
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2 yrs ago
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General Discussion
Learning path?
Hi! I am new to piano, love classical music because of my classical flute training as a teenager. I am trying ToneBase, but I can’t seem to find a clear learning path for my level,…
Evelyne
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2 yrs ago
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General Discussion
Question about Chopin Nocturne op15 no 2
Hi, Can anyone tell me in Chopin Nocturne Op 15 no 2 doppio movimento section 1st bar. Where exactly should the chord be played in the left hand? Does it come before the first D in the right hand or…
Hazel
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2 yrs ago
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Hazel
2 yrs ago
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Gail's Practice Diary 2022
After many weeks away from Tonebase due to prior commitments and a loss in the family, I'm back at the piano. May 6, 2022: Spent 1 hour listening to and learning about Cecile Chaminade in order to…
Gail Starr
Retired MBA
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
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The Music of France! Piano Community Challenge
Hey Everyone
Dominic here! Do you have questions for this month's challenge? Feel free to post questions, enthusiasms, and other content on this general discussion thread about our latest piano…
Dominic Cheli
Team
Dominic_Cheli
2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
The Music of France!
Suggested Repertoire!
Hey Everyone! If you are looking for suggested repertoire, particularly shorter, easier pieces that are beautiful - check below! Ravel: Prelude Ravel: Mother Goose Suite (movement 1, 2, 5) Debussy:…
Dominic Cheli
Team
Dominic_Cheli
2 yrs ago
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2 yrs ago
The Music of France!
WEEK 3 Practice Updates, and a harmony micro-challenge: Cadences
Dear Pianists, We've made it to week three of Bach in March!! Some of us started sooner and others of us started later with our pieces and it's all good - progress is persistent and always available.…
Hilda Huang
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Hilda
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2 yrs ago
Bach in March
What piece of Bach's music most speaks to your life right now? Why?
You can interpret this however broadly you want. I'm curious! And if you can play it, please share!
Lowry Yankwich
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Creator of "The Tonic" and "30 Bach" podcasts
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2 yrs ago
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Which is correct? "On Chords and Octaves" or "Octave exercise"?
Thanks in advance! Been playing about 5 years. In the "mechanics" section of lessons, Biegel and Durso give completely contradictory advice on playing mechanics.…
leon chang
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2 yrs ago
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Tonebase Lesson Discussions
Intro to *Composer* courses
Hi guys, not sure if this is the right place. I just joined tonebase yesterday and wanted to say that I'm really loving the content! One suggestion from me is to have more "Intro to *insert composer…
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Is it ok or not to take lessons with two teachers in the same time?
I recently got back into taking piano lessons for the first time in about 4-5 years. I did extensive research on local piano teachers that are professional enough and that I could take lessons with…
Khaled
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General Discussion
Carole My Practice Goals
Last year 2021 my goal was Octaves. I have very small hands, but I achieved my goal and performed Habanera on a YouTube Ensemble concert given by my orchestra.…
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I everyone, I practice my piano every day. I play piano since 15 years old. I am 62. But maybe not as much as I suppose to do, if I want to learn how to play better.…
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Improvising Classically with George Ko!
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February: Discovering Schubert Month
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
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Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
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Handel G-major Chaconne
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Improving your Lyricism (feat Chopin)
Mentorship with Jarred Dunn
TWI: Improving your Scales!
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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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
Challenge Archive
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
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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
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TWI: Improving your Scales!
Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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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
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"Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
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Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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