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La Guitare 2 Support Audio
Hi, i'm for a while in Aix En Provence, and picked up a great book "La Guitare 2" by Didier Begon. While i can figure out music from the music sheets, it's always helpful hearing what it sounds like.…
Sven
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8 mths ago
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Guitar display cabinet
Does anyone uses a guitar display cabinet to keep your guitar(s)? Do you custom make them or is there a brand that you can recommend? I recently took out my acoustic guitar from the case and was…
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8 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Attending the 2023 GFA Conference in NYC
I recently returned from the GFA Conference in NYC. It was a wonderful experience, aside from living in a dorm for the first time in 50 years. Actually the dorm wasn't as bad as I feared.…
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7 mths ago
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using footstool with guitar support
Was watching the GFA and notice some players uses additional footstool on top of guitar support. I remember during one of the live stream Bill Kanengiser mentioned using it too together with his…
don
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8 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Playing on a crossover guitar
Hi. I am a beginning guitar and classical guitar student. I have in my possession a Cordoba C9 Crossover guitar. I would greatly appreciate advice as to beginning my studies with a crossover neck.…
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8 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Sketches of China album
not sure where to put this but some of the technique used in this album is really amazing. Just sharing two of my favorite. no idea how she does it but it works.
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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"a" finger nail shape
Hello, I've got a problem with figuring out a good nail shape for my "a" finger. The issue is that it strikes the string at a different angle than "i" and "m" for which regular round shape works fine.…
Pavel
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10 mths ago
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10 mths ago
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STACCATO ON SCALES WITH OPEN STRINGS
Technique question: What are the recommended ways to stop open stings in passages that are staccato? Suppose I am playing a descending C Major 1st (open) position scale using i-m right hand (RH)…
David
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10 mths ago
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10 mths ago
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Video(s) of the day/week/month
As someone who has yet to contribute a video to the ongoing challenges (I do expect this to change!) it's probably not my place to be suggesting this, but I'll do so anyways.…
David Krupka
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10 mths ago
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Eric Phillips
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10 mths ago
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Look for beyond 12th fret studies
Hi friends, I'm looking for practice beyond 12th fret on classical guitar. I would like to find studies, routines or something else to improve this part of fretboard.…
Jesús Mostajo
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11 mths ago
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11 mths ago
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Need a beginner routine
I've been teaching myself for the past 3 months using a combination of the material from thisisclassicalguitar.com and Scott Tenant's "Pumping Nylon" book.…
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1 yr ago
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What Do You Struggle With Or Frustrated By In Your Playing?
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1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS - 2022!
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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8 mths ago
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Linking Lessons to Levels
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Jim King
Retired
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1 yr ago
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BWV 996 Allemande
Hello to all. I am new to the Tonebase community. I wanted to inquire if there was an instruction/guidance available on BWV 996 Allemande on Tonebase. Thank you in advance!
Kirk Gavlick
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1 yr ago
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Blaise Laflamme
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1 yr ago
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Is there any teaching materials on this piece "Variations On A Theme By Handel, Op. 107"?
Steven Liu
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Guitar fever
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1 yr ago
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David Schramm
1 yr ago
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Villa-Lobos Étude 2 fingering help needed
Hello, I'm learning the second etude and I'm having trouble seeing what right-hand fingering is used on the second 1/2 of the first bar. The PDF doesn't have it and he plays it too fast in the…
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1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
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Where are the tonebase levels?
Hi, I was used to following tonebase levels. They recommended a series of pieces for each level, but now I can't find it. They have disappeared? Thanks
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1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
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Fernando Fernandez-Lavie guitar method - guidance please
Hello, Has someone studied from this method ‘Ecole de la Guitare, Technique Moderne’? I have a copy of the 5th edition from Max Eschig and I’m keen in hearing your experience.…
Jaime
Jaime.1
1 yr ago
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Gabriella Quevedo style
Gabrirella Quevedo is a favorite of mine. She plays acoustic guitar. I would like to suggest an interview with her and a discussion that breaks down her style.…
Stephen Holland
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1 yr ago
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On Sound Production Aniello Desiderio
I think this module is really important for people to watch. Anyone. I think this is all explained so well as a concept and very interesting. I just want to thank Aniello Desiderio and tonebase for…
Karen Chuplis
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1 yr ago
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Request to explore Thierry Tisserand music
I am adding links two Thierry Tisserand compositions. The French composer has many samples of his music available at youtube. It is my hope that we could explore his music in live forums and/or as…
Stephen Holland
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1 yr ago
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Blaise Laflamme
Ambassador
1 yr ago
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Half apoyando stroke
From recent Iliana Matos live stream. Still can't figure out what it is. She also mentioned to create a loud tone you push the string inside the soundhole,…
don
don.2
1 yr ago
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No more livestream discussions?
Just watched the wonderful stream Iliana Matos: Mastering your Tone, Defining your Musical Personality!. Realize there is no more link to the more traditional discussion thread.…
don
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1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
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Improving Your Interpretation Of Latin Dances
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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!
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Right-Hand Cross-String with Tengyue Zhang aka TY
All About Arpeggios with Evan Taucher!
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