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Anthony M's practice diary
Updating with notes on my progress on the first 9 pieces of Bach's WTC book 1. Prelude #1: This was the first piece in the series I memorized. I'm really bad at memorization,…
Anthony Miyake
Work with numbers and statistics, but music is my true passion. Piano hobbyist.
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Tammy's Practice Diary
Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for setting this up, Dominic and Hilda. It really helps with the motivation! Here is my current practicing hot list. I categorized them into different buckets as I like…
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FAQs for "Improve your Technique” Month!
Alright, everyone! Hello and welcome to Month of Improving your Technique! Together, we will guide you towards helpful exercises and set you on your way to improving your technique!…
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2 yrs ago
"Improve your Technique!" Month
Fingering help for Standchen (Schubert/Liszt)
Hi everyone on Tonebase. I need help with the fingerings for the (I'm not sure how to call these) ascending and descending G minor and G Major thirds in the above two sections in the Liszt…
Edmund
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2 yrs ago
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Roy James-Pike
2 yrs ago
General Discussion
What music are you working on?
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2 yrs ago
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What is your dream piece to perform?
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2 yrs ago
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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Hey Everyone! Lets use this thread to post our video submissions so that we can have an organized place to view/support each other :) Happy Practicing!
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2 yrs ago
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
WEEK 2: Bach in March Practice Updates
As we enter week 2 of Bach in March, I'm pleased to share that I've finished memorizing my Bach Toccata in D minor and I can't wait to play it for you on March 20 in my upcoming livestream,…
Hilda Huang
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2 yrs ago
Bach in March
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Bach Goldberg Variations
Seems like a few of us are interested in taking a deep dive into a few of the amazing Goldberg Variations! Since we will all be busy with next month's Community Challenge,…
Gail Starr
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LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
Bach in March WEEK 1: Practice Updates
Dear Pianists, Welcome again to Bach in March! Bach is the composer closest to me and I can't wait to share this March with you in practicing Bach. This is the thread where we'll all be posting our…
Hilda Huang
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Ideas for Adult Piano Beginner Repertoire
Dear piano enthusiasts, I am wondering if anyone can recommend some repertoire and etude books for adult piano beginners. (barely fluently reading 5 staves) I have scale,…
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2 yrs ago
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Call for stories: Bach as Tonic
Hi everyone! I've just been catching up on the posts in this community, and am so amazed by the many musical journeys you're all on, and the myriad places you come from!…
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2 yrs ago
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Beethoven's 7 Variations WoO 78 for piano + strings
Been working on Beethoven lately. Here is a recording of Beethoven's 7 Variations on a theme of "God Save the King". This is an audio recording using my Kawai CA5 electric piano using piano +…
Jeffrey Segor
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Rachmaninoff Prelude no. 1 Op. 23
Starting at the climax and trying to clean up the left hand. Attempted some strange rhythms to test memory without looking at music. Tried to bring out left thumb melody after climax Tried to clean…
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2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
Practice Log # 1 - Rachmaninoff Op. 28 No. 5
Background. Started learning Rachmaninoff this year. About 25 hours into this so far. I have been able to move away from the score and let my ear carry the piece.…
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Tammy
2 yrs ago
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Musical Mixer: What's going on between you and your piano, today?
Musical Mixer is a dedicated community chat. Welcome - there is a place for you here!
What's up in your life? What's going on between you and your piano lately? And your musical life,…
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Welcome to Bach in March!
WELCOME TO BACH IN MARCH! Join this month's tonebase Piano Community Challenge, Bach in March, by working on a piece by J.S. Bach. The month's activities kicks off with our welcome livestream on…
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Community Hangout: Bach Vibes
My first time in Leipzig was such a special experience. I had the chance to study German at the University of Leipzig, and listen to some of the world's best Bach at the Leipzig BachFest.…
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Today I practiced Bach's Toccata in C minor, BWV 911, Mozart's Sonata in C major, K. 330, Alkan's Le festin d'Ésope, Op. 39, No. 12, and Ballard's A City of Silver.…
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Hi, can I please suggest that you have the full song as played by the instructor for each lesson as a separate video? It drives me insane that I have to open YouTube to hear what a piece sounds like,…
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I'm very new to Tonebase but am looking forward to this Bach month. Thought I'd start working on the Prelude in Aflat major from Book #1 I'm also very much enjoying learning the lovely Clara…
Mary Blendick
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2 yrs ago
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Solfeggietto breakdown
A piece that many call C.P.E. Bach's most famous work, it would be great to get a indepth breakdown on that, along the same lines of the Schumann Kleine Studie segment on technique,…
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I've been playing classical guitar for a few years now and am getting into piano to help improve my overall musicianship, and because I've always been interested in it.…
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Week 3: Discovering Schubert Month
Dear Pianists, As we're coming up to the last week of Discovering Schubert Month, I'm keen to hear of your insights and takeaways from your month's work.…
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
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