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What Fugue Are You Working On (or Listening To)?
In advance of our livestream — The Great Fugues of Music: What Makes a Fugue So Powerful? — we want to hear from you! Are you practicing a fugue right now? Analyzing one?…
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Who was your first music teacher and what valuable lesson did they teach you?
Who was your first music teacher and what valuable lesson did they teach you?
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Memorising the score away from the piano
I wonder if someone has good material or suggestions on how to memorise the piano score without the piano. thank you in advance, Art
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What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why? Feel free to share the recording with us below!
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Arthritis of finger knuckles
I have arthritis in my hands, in the middle knuckles of the four fingers (but not in the thumbs). This causes me some pain when I play the piano, although I try not to focus on it.…
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I can't find the android app?
Hi Can someone send me a link to the android app please as I can't seem to find it? Thanks
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Week 2 Assignment
Assignment Week 2: Video Link: https://youtu.be/t5-4JzXCTnA Do one more round of no pedal-practice, using the same repertoire from Week 1. Review your mental mind map and/or written pedal-markings on…
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Shaping counterpoint
I am looking for some ideas what else I could to to get my counterpoint voices more independent. I am working on Bach Fughetta in G BWV 902. Hands seperate I know exactly where the sub-motives are,…
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Poldi and I
Currently working on: Maple Leaf Rag, Trio and End are on the 100x challenge for June, I am at 60x now. Brahms Waltz in d minor. Had lessons today and my teacher did his best to motivate me.…
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Week 1 Assignment
Welcome to the latest two-week intensive with Eloise Kim! The damper pedal is one of the most expressive tools a pianist has—but also one of the most misunderstood.…
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Fifth Finger Fundamentals by Dominic (issue with videos)
I just tried watching this today and noticed many missing clips (the audio never cuts out, though, only the video); so my guess is this was meant to be from a different angle and there was a mistake…
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The most powerful course here in tonebase
Sara Davis is fantastic. Besides being a talented artist, Sara is funny, make jokes all the time, and bring all her expertise to us. I've been trying to organize my Practice Diary around this…
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"Small" notes in Chopin Barcarolle
I've watched Garrick Ohlsson's lesson the Barcarolle, but I'm still confused about when to place the "small" notes at various places in the music: on the beat, or before the beat,…
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What are your thoughts about this year’s Cliburn Competition 2025?
What did you think of the 2025 Cliburn Competition? Share your favorite performers, standout moments, and unforgettable performances—we’d love to hear your take!
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Measure 28 of Schumann's First Loss
Hi, Music is in meter 2/4 In M 28, the left hand is holding EG for a full beat. Then how do we play the same E on right hand? both the left and right hand are on Treble cleff.…
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Beethoven’s Sonata No 17 (the tempest)
It’s been a while since I posted here. Thought I would show everyone what I have been working on and get myself to record a few run throughs before the community concert this weekend.
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An underappreciated masterpiece which nearly didn't happen!
Hi everyone! I hope you're all enjoying competition season! If you need a break from all the action, then I would love to share with you all the most recent tonebase YouTube video.…
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Which RCM level to Aim for
I recently started learning with a teacher in person. So I thought perhaps I can aim for an RCM level to help myself become more well rounded and have a goal.…
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Share your transcription tips!
Not sure if this is quite relevant under composition but.... I heard this AMAZING piece last week, and it's literally making me want to play piano again.…
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Week 2 Assignment
Assignment 2: Let the Fun Begin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gspnP5Vqo5o Now it’s time to explore! Look for all the expressive markings in the score.…
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Week 1 Assignment!
Shaping Individual Interpretation: Squeeze Out Your Creative Juices! Assignment 1: The Composer’s Blueprint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCB4PbLOj5w Pick a piece within your range to learn in a…
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What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
I love going to live concerts! What was the last concert you attended?
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music score software
I have recently purchased a large lPad Pro to use for scores. Any recommendations for a particular software?
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Chopin Sonata 3
Chopin Sonata 3, practicing last 5 month Last movement not yet complete. https://youtu.be/O8j6470Col4?si=h_P_TnlEEbwtqx6x
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Pogorelich and Chopin Op. 55 #2
Ben Laude's interview with Emanuel Ax talking about Arrau and the late Chopin E flat Nocturne (op. 55 #2) was interesting. I have been working on this piece for several years,…
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