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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!
Happy New Year to the whole tonebase Guitar community! As much we may love the guitar, it’s not so easy to set goals and stay committed to realizing them over the course of a year… at least,…
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Tell us about a concert or musical event that has profoundly impacted you!
Hi tonebuddies! One of the beautiful aspects of being a part of the classical guitar community is the bond we share over music's transformative power. It's not just about playing or listening;…
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How many pieces do you work on at a time?
Greetings, fellow classical guitarists! I hope this post finds each one of you deeply immersed in the world of notes and strings, as always. Today, I thought of starting a conversation around an…
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If you could master the technique of any guitarist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
Fellow tonebuddies! Imagine for a moment, closing your eyes, strumming that first note, and when you open them, you have the impeccable technique of one of the world's most iconic guitarists.…
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What's the most challenging piece you've ever learned and how did you tackle it?
Hey there tonebuddies! We've all been there: pouring over our guitars, sweat on our brows, fingers dancing (and sometimes faltering) over complex passages, each note echoing our perseverance.…
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Who are the guitarists that you think more people should know about?
Dear tonebuddies Who are the classical guitarists you believe deserve more recognition? Do share their names and, if possible, a favourite piece or performance video of theirs and how you got to know…
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Memorization in Classical Guitar Performance
Greetings fellow tonebuddies! One of our members raised an intriguing topic during the live stream event: Revitalizing Your Classical Guitar Journey: Mastering the Fundamentals with Dr.…
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Navigating the Score and Strings: A Discussion for tonebuddies with Bifocals and Progressive Lenses
Hey tonebuddies, We hope you're all hitting the right notes! Recently, an intriguing topic surfaced in our discussions. We found ourselves delving into the often overlooked challenge of reading sheet…
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Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future?
Hello tonebuddies! We are living in an incredible era of technological advancement that's seeping into every facet of our lives. From how we communicate, to how we learn and create,…
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What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
Dear tonebuddies! I'm curious: What's your go-to piece of classical guitar music that always brings a smile to your face and lifts your mood? For me, it's the 3rd movement of Torroba's Sonatina.…
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What is your first vivid memory of loving the Guitar or Music?
Hi tonebuddies! Here's a question.... what is your most early vivid memory when you fell in love with cello or music? While my sister hopped from one instrument to the other, the piano, violin, flute,…
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Which musician (non-guitarist!) inspires you most?
Many of us are inspired by our favorite guitarists, but which other musicians have left an influence on you? I am curious to hear your thoughts, and check out some new artists!
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When is your favorite time of day to Practice?
Hey toneBuddies! Hope you're all doing well and creating great music! Today, I have a question for you: When do you find yourself most drawn to your instrument? Are you an early bird,…
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Which Musicians would you love to have dinner with?
Hello toneBuddies! I hope you're all having a fantastic day filled with beautiful melodies and inspiring harmonies. Today, I thought it would be fun to get to know each other a bit more and…
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Who are your Guitar Heroes?
Hey tonebuddies! Let's talk about our guitar heroes and who inspired us to pick up the instrument in the first place. Whether it's the iconic Andrés Segovia, the virtuosic John Williams,…
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What would be your DREAM Recital Program?
Let's imagine that you have the chance to craft your IDEAL Recital program! What would be on the program? WHY would the pieces be on the program? Don't feel limited by your own playing capabilities,…
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Does Knowledge Help Interpretation?
Welcome everyone to our discussion of the week focused on a live event featuring renowned classical guitarist Zoran Dukic and composer Steve Goss. This event promises to be a fiery exchange of views,…
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Streamlined guide to daily guitar regimen (without lessons in how to read music)
Yesterday I watched a ToneBase Piano workshop on Hanon's exercises as a "complete" one-stop technique regimen resource for pianists at intro to advanced level.…
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What technical problems are you currently struggling with on your instrument?
What technical problems you’re currently struggling with on your instrument? I don’t find enough time to practice now, so I am starting to struggle with the fluidity of my left hand,…
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What was the last piece of music that inspired you?
Tell us about the piece you cannot stop thinking about! You all know this feeling! You hear a piece of music, and suddenly a particular melodic line, a harmonic change,…
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Happy Birthday, Mauro Giuliani!
It's Mauro Giuliani's Birthday this week on July 27th! Let's appreciate this composer and share a little piece or a snippet by him!
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Share your Regondi, I share mine (and watch me roast myself)!
Regondi was born in 1822, exactly 200 years ago! I remembered that 10 years ago I played a concert in my Bavarian hometown and recorded one of my very first YouTube videos! I have set it to unlisted,…
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What Guitar do you play?
What is the instrument of your choice? I play a Paco Santiago Marin - XXX Anniversario! This guitar has been with me all my university years, and I have learned so much on this instrument!…
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What Strings are you using?
What strings are you using, and where do you purchase them? I use a unique mix consisting of: D'Addario Composite basses 3rd and strings are Savarez Alliance Carbon Strings (blue,…
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What is your favorite guitar recording?
Share with us your recordings that you just can't stop listening to! Recently, I've found myself drawn to releases of Franz Halasz and Sean Shibe! Where do you inform yourself about upcoming and new…
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