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Sourcing products for fake nails
Hi, I found the lesson on fake nails from Giulia Ballare very interesting, and I would like to try the process shown there. Reference: https://app.tonebase.…
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fluted soundproofing panel?
Does anyone has any experience in installing this for your home studio? how will it affect the sound of your playing? Generally we want to have the echo-ey sound of playing in a church or a large…
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Mozart on guitar
I was trying to look for this Mozart sonata on youtube. It was a piece I heard from an anime and I found this. All I can say is wow. If I didn't know it was a piano piece I would say it is perfect on…
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How can I have a bigger view?
Hi. My first time using the app. Trying to study using a tablet. But the music sheet is to small on the screen. can we alternate the view or download the sheet. am i doing something wrong. Thanks
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Seeing Keys in Color
I am curious if fellow musicians see keys in color. The following article provides a provocative approach, even assigning specific keys for color. I welcome thoughts on the topic.…
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Practice Habits
Hi all, Erin from tonebase here! 👋 I’m starting this discussion because I noticed that a lot of people in the “Meet and Greet” forum looked like they were interested in discussing practice,…
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any good recommendations for sandpaper or cloth for filing your nails?
I 've always been using sandpaper I get from hardware store but recently I found that there are cloth with sandpaper like textture for filing nails too and when I google it there seems to be tons for…
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Better live internet sound
Hi, I’m trying to find information on how to get that good sound I hear others have when playing live over the Internet. I have a zoom H4n pro, and a yeti mic.…
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slippiest trebles strings?
I recently decided to splurge gotten myself the Goldin 725MHT to try but to my horror, both B and G strings broke at the string tie (im using Rosette string tie bead) in succession.…
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Guitar sizing
What are your thoughts on less-than-650cm fretboard length classical guitars? If an adult novice student (playing daily for less than 2 years) is struggling to stretch between frets in the lower…
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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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Guess the composer
Hello guys, for years my students have been playing this charming piece which is in my finger memory and they wonder who's the author. Help me out, please. Thanks Aik
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Is this just a "me problem"? I am going to think out loud...
Let me start by saying that I do not have any legit musical training with any instrument. I can hum pretty good and I can sing in the shower like nobody's business,…
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Fretting techniques
Does anyone have a solution to the problem of (1) fretting a string and touching the adjacent string with the fretting finger and (2) having the fingernail touch the fret board while fretting a…
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BWV1007 Prelude
I'm inspired to learn to famous Prelude after listening so many great performances. I'm not really familiar with Bach's music but I noticed in the music there is always a rest between the bass notes.…
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Recommendations for Cello Suites?
Does anyone has any favorite Bach Cello Suite 1 and 5 prelude Guitar performances to reccomend? Was playing around with the apple classical but it doesn't come with the editor's pick for guitar.…
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Guess the Composer
Is anyone up for a little fun? Give a listen to the five videos posted above. There is one from each of these early 19th century composers (in alphabetical order):…
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Finding the "right" strings for your guitar
I am a relatively new guitarist . There are so many choices when it comes to strings. I have been told that it really depends on the instrument, personal preference and playability,…
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Caring for your guitar -- how to keep it unblemished?
Very basic question here and as a guitar owner and casual player for over 30 years, you'd think I'd know better but...how do people keep their guitars looking so pristine?…
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Two week intensive
I registered for the 2 week intensive with Ty before the deadline and received a confirmation email. Trying to log into the challenge but it is asking for an access code.…
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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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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.…
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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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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…
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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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