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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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Brazilian Rhythms in Classical Guitar Repertoire!
Entering the Month of Music from Latin America, I wanted to share small compendium of pieces that implement Brazilian Rhythms. If you want to learn more about these and how to spot them,…
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Performing Bach - Now and Then
Welcome to our new Discussion of the Week! This week, I wanted to take a closer look at Bach Performance Practice on the Classical Guitar, now and then! As all of us are painfully aware,…
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What are your difficult passages?
Let's keep this one short: What are you playing this week that makes you sweat and work hard?
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What is the last tonebase video you watched?
We all watch tonebase videos at different times and on different days! We are a community of guitarists spread throughout the world after all! But I’m curious,…
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Leo Brouwer’s Estudios Sencillos - The Perfect Beginner Etude Cycle?
Hello everybody! Today, I want to spark a discussion about the most influential etude cycle I’ve played and taught, the Estudios Sencillos by Leo Brouwer!
Have you ever played some of them?…
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2 yrs ago
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Segovia's Masterclass on the Chaconne!
Welcome to our new Discussion of the Week! In light of our Month of J.S.Bach, I want to share an extremely interesting video that I've found on YouTube,…
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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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9 mths ago
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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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1 yr ago
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What is your favorite time of day to practice and why?
Any early morning practicers here?
️ Any night owls?
Perhaps the afternoon is just the right time for you! Noticing when you practice best can be great for learning how to practice…
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5 mths ago
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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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7 mths ago
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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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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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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 Is Your Favourite Part About Being A Guitarist?
The guitar, with its rich history and expressive capabilities, has the power to captivate both the performer and the audience alike. From the intricate fingerwork to the emotive resonance of each…
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Is there a Video of a Performance that you CANNOT stop watching?
Hello fellow tonebuddies!
I hope this post finds you all plucking away blissfully. Today, I wanted to explore a topic that I’m sure many of you can resonate with - finding that one video of a…
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Strings and action
I'm relatively new to nylon string guitars. Two questions, likely related. I prefer a bright sound. (I know part of this is technique.) Do "hard tension" strings produce more volume than "normal…
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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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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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Bach Lute suite BWV 996
Hi there, I’d like to ask you if you know any good arrangements of Bach Lute suite in e minor. If yes, will you be able to share it with me? Thanks
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Happy Birthday, Agustín Barrios!
This week, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Agustín Barrios Mangoré, born on May 5, 1885. Known as one of the preeminent figures in the classical guitar world,…
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Biographies and other books about classical guitarists
Dear All, Any good books about classical guitarists, virtuosos, biographies, etc. that you've read, enjoyed, and would recommend? I had read and very much enjoyed "Practicing:…
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Counting Rhythms - How do you do it?
Rhythm never came easy to me! When I started to dive into Latin American music at the age of 14 (mostly works by Ahmed El-Salamouny through my guitar teacher at that time) I was always just kind of…
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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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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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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
Three Finger Scales with Peter Graneis
‘Lego’ Guitar Technique with Emmanuel Sowicz
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Staccato, Portato, or Legato with Sanel Redžić
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All About Arpeggios with Evan Taucher!
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Sor Etudes op. 35 Challenge
Basic Right-Hand Technique
11 Landslög (Björnsson)
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Improve your Recording Skills
Enhance your rubato and legato playing
Improve Your Two-String Trills With Peter Graneis
Developing Right Hand Technique with Sanel Redžić
General Information and Sign-Up!
Flamenco Fundamentals with Alexander Gil
Public Spaces!
Two Week Intensive Archive
Improving Your Interpretation Of Latin Dances
Polyphonic Playing with Peter Graneis
Level up Your Musical Practice Strategies with TY
Effortless Left-Hand Slurs with Arturo!
Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
Three Finger Scales with Peter Graneis
‘Lego’ Guitar Technique with Emmanuel Sowicz
Healthy Guitar Practicing - With Dragos Ilie!
Staccato, Portato, or Legato with Sanel Redžić
Perfecting Musical Expression with Borbála Seres
Right-Hand Cross-String with Tengyue Zhang aka TY
All About Arpeggios with Evan Taucher!
Thomas Viloteau Mentorship
Building Left-Hand Finger Independence with Bo!
Improve your Scales with Eduardo Inestal!
Increase Legato Playing in Both Hands with TY
Improve your Left-Hand Fitness with Slurs
Improve your Tremolo
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