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Re: RH thumb placement during scales
I recently started leaving my thumb on the 6th string and my teacher said this was fine, so no red flag.
- Immanuel
- 4 mths ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Week 2: Improve your Recording Skills
@martin Hi Martin. Wondered if I was too late in posting to get feedback on my lighting assignment. The dates got away from me and I didn't see the second week assignment until very late.
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 2: Improve your Recording Skills
Here is the outcome from my lighting assignment. 3 positions. Position 1: 1 1ight front left 45 degree, 1 light on the right 90 degrees (directly side on the player) Position 2: 1 light only,…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 1: Improve your Recording Skills
@martin Interested in your thoughts on my recordings. I do recording with a flautist as well as solo recording. The room is very reverberant. Use a condensor diaphram mike for the flute and 2 pencils…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 1: Improve your Recording Skills
@Andre Bernier Thanks for listening and commenting. I like position B. Microphone 2 (but position 3 seemed to offer more definition in the treble notes) Distance 1 (1 metre) I don't feel strongly…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 1: Improve your Recording Skills
Here are the results of my experiments. I use a pair of Rode pencil mikes. Experiment 1: In terms of where I sit in the room I have a preference based on the recording but interested to hear what…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: SIGN-UP: Improve Your Recording Skills with Martin!
Fantastic. I have been working on my recording, video and audio so this is perfect timing.
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: How important are the livestreams for you?
It is the most valuable aspect of being a tonebase member for me. I rarely watch lessons but I watch replays of livestreams all the time. Can't watch them live due to the time they are on.…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Do you play louder when performing live?
If performing live I often have to play louder because of the acoustics of the situation. I don't find that playing louder helps with nerves if anything a mistake can become more noticeable.…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
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- General Discussion
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Re: Sorting music on a tablet
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. really appreciate it.
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Auditions
Some great suggestions above. At one time when I was preparing for one of my first "big" performances I did a pretend performance everyday for 2 weeks. Did all the things I would do on the day (warm…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
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- General Discussion
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Sorting music on a tablet

I use forescore to sort music on my iPad and it is great. I have a friend who uses an android tablet but they are unsure what program to use to organise the pdfs. Any suggestions?
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
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Re: How can I have a bigger view?
Has no one responded? I normally use a laptop or I have a large tablet. I don't normally rely on music shown as part of a lesson. Sorry I can't be more help
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Group 1
Hi Alexander. Your videos were great. Here is a very short video showing my attempt at exercises 1,2 and 3. Have done rasqueado before but not the other 2 exercises.…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
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- Flamenco Fundamentals with Alexander Gil
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Re: What is your favorite time of day to practice and why? ☀️🌙
I prefer mornings when I am fresh and it puts me in a good mood for the day. If I practice at night I am often tired so am much freer in my choice of what I play to keep me motivated and energy…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Do you have an ideal practice space?
I have a few different places indoors where I practice but recently I have done some practicing outside and this has made me feel more inspired, creative and focused. There is a nice view.…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
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- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: How many pieces do you work on at a time?
Great topic and tricky to answer. I have around a dozen flute/guitar pieces I apply a bit of polish to each week. I have 2 new solo repertoire pieces I am working on.…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Attending the 2023 GFA Conference in NYC
@Jack Stewart hanks for the response. I am thinking of going next year so this is all very helpful. Any reason you didn't do a technical workshop? Did you hear anything about them.…
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Attending the 2023 GFA Conference in NYC
Thanks for sharing your experiences Jack. Did you attended any technical workshops held each morning. Did you attend any lectures (if yes were they very academic or of interest to the average player?)
- Immanuel
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Guess the Composer
Really unsure. Maybe D: Guiliani E: Sor
- Immanuel
- 2 yrs ago
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- General Discussion
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Re: Navigating the Score and Strings: A Discussion for tonebuddies with Bifocals and Progressive Lenses 🎸👓🎼
I wear glasses and find looking at the strings can be blurry. I am trying to be less reliant on looking at the fretboard. I often memorise pieces.
- Immanuel
- 2 yrs ago
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- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future?
@Stephen Holland Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I have never heard of someone doing this before. Some time back I sort of had a similar idea I wanted to be able to measure the loudness and…
- Immanuel
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future?
@Andre Bernier Reaper maybe?
- Immanuel
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Two week intensive
Hi Martin. Thanks for the quick response. Yes I am very keen (so keen I jumped the gun it seems). Will I be emailed the code?
- Immanuel
- 2 yrs ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future?
One potential tech gadget or app that could revolutionize music learning and performance in the future is a "Smart Music Tutor." The Smart Music Tutor would be an AI-powered device or application…
- Immanuel
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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