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New YouTube Video on Brahms and Katchen!
Hi everyone! A couple weeks ago I finished a new video on Brahms’s final piano works, and this one feels especially close to me. These pieces have been with me since I was a teenager! Op. 119 No.…
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Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
We’ve reached the last week of our Debussy Challenge! Now it’s time to bring everything together. 🎶 📹 Post a video of your piece (or even just part of it) to show your final progress.…
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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,…
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Piano Sound in Showroom vs Home
How do we judge how a piano will sound in our home vs the showroom floor. We have wood floors, about an 8 foot ceiling and an open floor space. The gigantic showroom is crammed full of pianos,…
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In person events
Hello! I am new to ToneBase. I saw that there were some in person intensive piano weeks in different places. I was wondering when will be announced the next piano intensive weeks?…
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Start to learn Chopin op. 61
Hello friends! Although I am still busy with Chopin Sonata 3 I need another piece sometimes. I decided to start with Chopin op. 61 Polonaise-Fantasie. It‘s really new. I have never played it before.…
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Week 2 Goal – Enter the World of Your Piece !
Week 2 Goal – “Discover the World of Your Piece” This week, focus on the opening section of your chosen Debussy work. Ask yourself: What does this opening teach me about the rest of the piece?…
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paderewski chopin scherzo no 2
Hi, Looking for a pdf of paderewski edition chopin scherzo no 2. Everything online seems to be poor scans/copies if someone could share. Thanks!
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New tonebase YouTube on
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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Question about pricing for piano camp 2025
One of the reasons I signed up on Tonebase recently was that I thought I might like to attend the 2025 piano camp. I saw that the 2024 camp offered a discount to Tonebase members,…
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Composition Strategies & Approaches
Hi everyone! I would love to chat about the different ways everyone tackles new composition projects. What are your order of Operations? Do you improvise first? Choose a key first?…
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Week 2 - pedaling, octaves, double notes, and legato
Welcome to the second week of TWI! This week, we’ll explore four more elements of proficient piano technique: pedaling, octaves, double notes, and playing legato.…
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Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far!
Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far! This week, the plan is that you’ve gotten through your Debussy piece at least once. Take a step back and reflect on your experience:…
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Playing "Perfectly"
This may seem like a silly question but hopefully relatable. How long does it take for you all to reach "near perfection" on a piece. At least when it comes to not making any noticeable mistakes…
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Interm-Adv Books
Any suggestions on books on the topic of how to practice and improve on piano for the intermediate to advanced players? Also, any must have exercise books?…
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Week 1 - Scales, arpeggios, chords and trills!
This week, we’re diving into four essential areas of piano technique: scales, arpeggios, chords, and trills. In the video, Piotr will guide you through each of these,…
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Self-recording and filming
How do you all like to record/film yourselves playing? Do you have dedicated microphones/cameras, or do you just use your phone's built-in mic/camera?
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Debussy Challenge – Week 1 Goal “Pick Your Piece!”
“Pick Your Piece!” This week is all about choosing your Debussy repertoire. Whether you're just starting your journey into Debussy’s world or you've played some of his works before,…
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Week 1: Choose your Schubert Piece!
Week 1 Assignment: Choose Your Schubert Piece Welcome to Week 1 of the Schubert Challenge! This week is all about intention and inspiration. Your goal is to choose the piece you'll focus on for the…
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Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
Due to the incredible response to the Schubert Challenge, we received far more video submissions than we can feature in a one-hour watch party. We've curated a limited selection of performances to…
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Tell us about your favorite memory performing for an audience (of 1 or more people!)
Tell us about your favorite memory performing for an audience! This could be any number of years ago, for any number of audience members!
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Do you have any music-related bucket list items? Share one and why it's important to you.
Do you have any music-related bucket list items? Share one and why it's important to you.
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Digital Piano for Serious Headphone Practice – Kawai CA vs Roland LX?
Hello everyone, I have a baby grand at home, but due to a busy schedule (and the fact that I live in an apartment), I often have to limit my playing time, especially after 9:30 pm.…
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