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Update from David and Taiwo: Classical Guitar School Fundraiser
Hello everyone! I am very sorry that I haven’t been active on Tonebase lately, I’ve been extremely busy. I’d like to update everyone and give you the chance to help our friend Taiwo Adegoke promote…
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tonebase Community Concert
I think this would be AWESOME! Everybody can play a piece, we can cheer for each other and you can have that concert excitement from your home! I can speak from experience that playing a livestream…
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tonebase Live & Community Survey
Hi there, this is Martin from tonebase! 👋 I would be so thankful if all of you can take the time and fill out this survey about our Live and Community Activities to learn more from you how you…
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4th finger joint tends to collapse
I've been practicing using my 4th finger and the first joint keeps locking up. I've tried to consciously curl the finger but for some chords, it's extremely difficult.…
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WEEK 2: Dóbry den’ (Good Day)!
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of the Nikita Koshkin challenge! This is the place for the Week 2 Submissions! Make sure you've read the guidelines before replying (<- click) Watch the…
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TB Staff Favorites
A listing and short discussion on a favorite piece to play and why from each of the TB staff/teachers. Pointing out key phrases and construction elements they appreciate.…
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Public Performance
For classical guitarists who want to play, anywhere! the ins and outs of gigging, common situations, mentality, exploring repertoire to begin with as a new gig musician and beyond,…
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Interactive Class: Left Hand in-depth with Villa-Lobos Etude no.3
This topic was submitted anonymously via the post-interactice-class survey! We already had a Livestream on this piece (Left Hand Workout with Villa-Lobos Etude No.…
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Livestream to help us make a good Barrée
It would be great to organize a livestream entirely dedicated to Barrée. Personally I've always struggled to play it (D string in particular) and with the help of Tonebase teachers and good…
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Who's your favorite Italian composer?
Hey everyone! I was really happy to see so many of you taking part in last week's poll about your favorite etude. Thanks for your votes! 😁 Here's a new question for you - I'm really curious to see…
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Get the Scores Here!
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GENERAL DISCUSSION for the Nikita Koshkin Challenge
This is the place for general discussions which don't fit in the weekly threads Perhaps you have a question inspired by the challenge? Want to chat about general topics of Nikita's Music?…
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READ ME FIRST: Rules & FAQ for the Nikita Koshkin Challenge
Alright, everyone! Hello and welcome to Nikita Koshkin Challenge! 😀🎉 Together we will explore the Ten Progressive Studies exclusively written for tonebase! 🚀 In his series of progressive etudes,…
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WEEK 3: Mastering Carcassi's Etudes
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of the Carcassi Etudes op.60 challenge! Make sure you've read the guidelines before replying (<- click) Watch the kickoff livestream to get an overview…
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Colombianishe Music
The Colombian Music is one of the most important sound in Latin America and South America, exist many types of rythms and repertory like, Guabinas, Bambucos, Pasillos and Vals,…
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WEEK 1: Exploring Carcassi's Etudes
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of the composition challenge! This is the place to post updates for the first week. Make sure you've read the guidelines before replying (<- click)…
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Abel Carlevaro Microestudios Challenge
Having just completed the Carcassi Etude Challenge, I would like to suggest an Abel Carlevaro Challenge with his 20 Microestudios. These are 20 contemporary microstudies, published by Chantelle,…
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Different Tunings and its Implications
Perhaps we could look at the different utilised guitar tunings the , benefits, the patterns on the fretboard, the possible shortcuts that might help to get around the patterns already developed in…
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The Etude Guide (Difficulty, Technique, Length)
Hello everybody, here's a little guidance through Carcassi op.60! Grouped by Difficulty Easy: 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19 Medium: 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 21, 23 Advanced: 17, 18, 20, 22, 24,…
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Question about Guitar Support Systems
I have always held the guitar in the traditional position on my left leg with the use of a footstool. Many guitarists these days use a guitar support system to hold the guitar (and now your feet are…
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WEEK 2: Conquering Carcassi's Etudes
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of the Carcassi Etudes op.60 challenge! Make sure you've read the guidelines before replying (<- click) Watch the kickoff livestream to get an overview…
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Preparing for Competitions
This has been suggested by @Brooke in the Live Stream Suggestions Megathread. Preparing for a guitar competition. Preparation, do's don'ts. Best, worst moments.…
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Material for older beginners
Hello everyone, especially @martin and @Mircea , I need some material, i.e. books, pieces and other activities for beginner students who aren't quite so small, i.e.…
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Week 1 - Prepare // Mar 22nd
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of the composition challenge! This is the place to discuss the Week 1 livestream and post your Week 1 assignments.…
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READ ME FIRST: Rules & FAQ for the Carcassi Etudes op.60 Challenge
Alright, everyone! Hello and welcome to our next tonebase community challenge! 😀🎉 Together we will explore the wonderful Carcassi Etudes op.60!💪 Three Weeks of Carcassi's Etudes op.…
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