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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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no suffering no passion
sluggish and lousy piano learner
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Wade's Practice Diary
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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Song in full
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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Bach month
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…
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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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Just getting started
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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Week 4: Discovering Schubert Month: Reflections and Watch Party
Dear Pianists, I'm excited to share that the date for our Watch Party for Discovering Schubert Month will take place on March 2 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time!…
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Harriet's practice diary
I am not very organized about my practicing, though I am consistent; I rarely miss a day. This past year was difficult and I've had some discouraging experiences that made me almost want to quit,…
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Roy's Practice Diary - Month 3
@Hilda Hello Hilda, you seemed to have the impression that I was becoming frustrated by fingering. This used to be the case as I have a number of very old Urtext editions in which the fingering is…
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WEEK 2: Discovering Schubert Month
Dear Pianists, I hope that your Schubert journeys so far have led you through beautiful phrases and vigorous dances! Below, you can find the Week 2 thread,…
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Gail’s Practice Plans
Good morning, dear piano friends! This year I actually have 3 different musical areas of interest. FOR JANUARY 2022: 1. CHAMBER MUSIC: Before joining Tonebase last year,…
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WEEK 1: Discovering Schubert Month
Dear Pianists, Welcome welcome! It's always a highlight for me to hear your playing and get to celebrate in your achievements with you. This is the thread where we'll all be posting our biweekly…
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Victor’s practice diary
Hello, Always working towards improving my playing. One of the pieces I am working on is the Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capricioso but the technical challenges of the piece,…
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Musette in D Bach
Practice this for my grade 3 exam! Great the tonebase lesson on this piece, it was very helpful!
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Beethoven - Sonata Pathétique Op. 13
I am practising it to expand my repertoire for the ATCL exam and I find the 3rd movement a challenge. Hope I can improve this part soon!
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Rachmaninoff Preludes op. 23 1-5
Hello, My new years project this year was to try to learn Rachmaninoff (beyond the much played C# minor prelude). I can do play throughs from memory of 1 and 5 at this time.…
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Discovering Schubert Month: Piano Community Challenge!
Hey Everyone 👋 Hilda here! Do you have questions or This month, February 2022, feel free to post questions, enthusiasms, and other content on this general discussion thread about our latest piano…
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Read Me First and FAQ: Schubert Discovery Month
Welcome to our latest tonebase piano Community Practice Challenge: Schubert Discovery Month! Schubert would have celebrated his 225th birthday on January 31st and we’ll show him some birthday…
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Enida
I have made a list of pieces for my Repertoire. I am finishing Moonlight Sonata 2nd Mov. Beethoven Pathetique Sonata. Started Chopin Ballade N 1. I do one important piece plus a leisurely one per…
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Roy's Practice Diary
I have found the diary in the drop-down lists - at last! I have written my diary in Excel - attached, as this allows me to copy in blocks each month. My format is quite standard:…
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Susan’s Practice Diary
I have been pondering for a week now what to add and what to take away from my practice list. The New Year is always a great time to evaluate and plan.…
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Checking in! Hope you are all well
Hi! Crawling out of the woodwork, so to speak! I feel like it has been ages since I have checked in!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful musical journey!!…
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Monika’s musical meanderings
How do you both learn new music AND maintain the repertoire you already have and love? That’s my central dilemma around practice time. I’m not a performer but still, I like to do things well.…
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