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Published piano scores
Could someone please help me with how to source piano scores that I can print for my study? I am specifically looking for the Shostakovitch Piano Concerto 2 (second movement) for two pianos.
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Score -Marina Lomasov - Etude op 10 -8
Hello Tonebase, I believe that in Bar 1, the B after the trill is not "naturalized". Can you please confirm ? Thank you...
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Analyzing Prelude in C# Major BWV 848
Hi all, Started to tackle this piece recently, and I am having trouble with analyzing this passage, what chord progression and key it's moving through. There is so much dissonance between the left…
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Partimento for beginners
Hi folks, I'm really into partimento but a I can't understand very well the explanation of the tonebase course about how create a good partimento, so I was wondering if someone knows another site,…
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Sostenuto in Chopin Op. 62-1
I'm working on the Nocturne Op. 62 #1, and am puzzled by the "sostenuto" marking at the start of the A flat section (measure 37). How does one interpret this?…
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Pinky Finger Conundrum
Hello everyone! I’ve been a self-taught pianist for 15 years, and just recently noticed a frustrating habit—my pinky finger sticks up whenever I play fast passages.…
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A taste of Tchaikovsky
Hi all I’ve been working on a couple of pieces from Tchaikovsky’s - the seasons here is a version of ‘october’ my own feedback on myself ; I think I could have taken the tempo a bit slower ,…
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Week 4: Submit your recording!
WELCOME TO WEEK 4! Goal: Make a recording of your chosen piece!. Challenge: In anticipation of next week's "Watch Party" on Beethoven's Birthday, Let's make a recording of our progress and/or our…
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Practice Strategies, Dmitri Murrath
Dmitri presented a very interesting practice method. But, the thing is, it is based only on anecdotal evidence. That is, of him and some of his students (we do not know how many).…
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How much do you depend on the scores provided by tonebase, provided that there is no fingering?
I am a lifetime member of both the violin and the piano. So far, I think all the courses and materials presented are very great. There is time when I finish a lesson,…
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Rhythm: from Beginner to Advanced
Welcome to the course discussion on: Rhythm: from Beginner to Advanced with Ben Laude Feel free to leave your comments and have a discussion on any variety of topics such as:…
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Summer in Mondsee by Alma Deutscher
Hi tonebase! I finished my "holiday break" project to record this lovely little piece by Alma Duetscher. I found it surprisingly difficult to play well.…
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Looking for Borodin Piano Trio in D
Hi, I have been looking for the score and parts of Borodin's Piano trio, but unfortunately I couldn't find it, on IMSLP there is another thing totally different from the trio,…
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Tips on Shostakovich Quintet in G
Hi, I am planning to play Shostakovich's quintet for piano and strings in October this year at the conservatory in my city, can anyone give me some general recommendations about the piece?…
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Schubert Wanderer Fantasy
I'm crazy enough to attempt this piece. What would you say is the slowest acceptable mm for the first movement? Thanks!
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Jack Vreeland compositions to explore
I started this topic to post my compositions to keep things organized. I'd love input on which pieces to develop further and any specific or general suggestions are most welcome.…
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Level 6 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
Level 6 description You’re ready to put your fingers on some of the greatest keyboard music ever composed, from Bach Fugues to Beethoven Sonatas to Debussy’s iconic Clair de lune.…
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Burgmüller hairpins
Hello, I have a question about the hairpins in Burgmüller. I read/heard that hairpins in romantic style rather mean rubato than crescendo/decrescendo. Is that always the case, or is it a mix?…
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Tonebase search crash problem
Hello everyone! I'm new here and not quite sure where to report this bug. Ever since I signed up for Tonebase, everything has been running smoothly —except for the search feature,…
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What's your favorite piano literature/book?
Dear all, I'd like to start a discussion (or information exchange) about piano literature. I like books. And I love piano 😄 and I think both would be a great combination.…
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General Information!
Hello Everyone! We have some amazing composers among us, so I thought it would be fantastic to create a forum section where we can share our pieces, ideas, and inspiration with each other!…
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Level 9 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
Level 9 description You’re reaching the heights of piano virtuosity, so it’s vital for you to keep a healthy and sustainable practice routine. Embark on some of the most colorful and exciting works…
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Welcome!
Welcome Everyone! I know how lonely it is playing the piano all by ourselves, so I wanted to open up this thread where we can share and talk about 4-hand piano music!…
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About healthy boogie woogie
Hi! I know this is mostly a classical forum, but that's great for my questions. My question is how to adapt classical technique so that we can play a challenging boogie base in the left hand without…
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General Live Stream Suggestions! (Megathread)
Hi everyone! This is Dominic, head of piano live at tonebase! Let's use this thread as a place for any general live stream suggestions you might have that don't warrant an entirely new thread.…
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