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Artist of interest
Kazuhito Yamashita-wondering why there is not more about this extraordinary artist, in particular his technique and sound quality. He is a phenomenon and there seems very little about him including…
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Tarrega's arrangement of Schumann - Träumerei
anyone know where I can get it? The one I found seems very different from how others are playing. So I"m not sure I'm reading the right music. thanks!
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What Strings are you using? 🧵
What strings are you using, and where do you purchase them? I use a unique mix consisting of: D'Addario Composite basses 3rd and strings are Savarez Alliance Carbon Strings (blue,…
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Aquila Alabastro Strings - 19C
Has anyone here ever tried these strings ? Wondering about how these "Nylgut" trebles sound and feel... Thanks!
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The Women Composers Challenge Week Three
Welcome to week three of our community-driven challenge on women composers! In week two, we heard some wonderful music by Sofia Gubaidulina, Emilie Mayer, Tatiana Stachak, Angela Mair,…
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The Women Composers Challenge Week Two
Welcome to week two of our community-driven challenge on women composers! In week one, we heard some wonderful music by Laura Snowden, Annette Kruisbrink, Maria Linnemann, Elba Rodriguez Arenas,…
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The Women Composers Challenge Week One
Welcome to our latest community-driven challenge! In this challenge, you are invited to work on music by women composers. Whether it be a historical composer like Catharina Josepha Pratten,…
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What are you working on?
While Martin is on his family leave, several community members have expressed a desire to have a community-driven challenge as a way of connecting and sharing our musical journeys again.…
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Promotion question for well-rounded musician
In email I am receiving a promotion from tonebase to become a "well-rounded musician" I am already a lifetime member. Is there any difference between what I already have and this advertised new…
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Request: Complete Performances for Tutorials
While I appreciate the in-depth analysis provided in many Tonebase tutorials, I'm often left wanting more. Specifically, I'm missing the opportunity to hear a full performance of the piece being…
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Let's Vote for our Next Challenge
Hey Everyone! We have seven wonderful proposals for a new community-driven challenge: Women Composers Studies - choose your own set by any composer Leap Into Spring - find music that in some way…
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New Challenge Ideas?
Hey Everyone! I'd like to propose that we begin another community-driven challenge while Martin is off on his family leave. This time, maybe we could have a more specific theme.…
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RH thumb placement during scales
Hello all! For the last 10 years or so, while playing scales I've practiced resting my RH thumb on a string two strings lower than the one i/m are playing.…
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I Just Discovered Angelo Gilardino
As I have said many times here before, there are so many interesting composers who write for the guitar. So many interesting compositions to explore once you step out of the comfortable confines of…
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"Alza-púa(?)" technique for i-m-a fingers or combination
Hi, Tonebase staff and community!! i wanted to share for a while now a technique that I developed -though i'm not claiming fatherhood to this idea, as it seems to have surficed in many ways in…
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What's on Your Stand?
Hello tonebuddies! Let's dive into a bit of musical show-and-tell! You’re invited to share a picture of what’s on your music stand! Whether it's the sheet music of a challenging piece,…
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Intonation
I would like to open up a discussion on the challenges of keeping chords in tune, especially in higher positions and when there is horizontal stretch across strings or vertical reaches, or,…
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Practice plan
Hi everyone, I have dipped into classical guitar every now and then usually just to escape to the safety of my Les Paul. I decided at the beginning of the year to try and attempt to improve and take…
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Week 2: Right-Hand Excellence with Ema
Elevate Your Technique with Two Expert-Led Weeks Week 1: Left-Hand Mastery with Arturo Discover the keys to left-hand relaxation and efficiency. Arturo will guide you through:…
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Technical Passage Mini Challenge
Greetings, tonebuddies! We are delighted to introduce the Technical Passage Challenge, an exploration of the intricate facets of classical guitar music from around the world.…
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"Easy Pieces" Mini Challenge
HELLO TONEBUDDIES! 🎶 We're excited to bring you a fresh mini challenge that aligns with our upcoming live stream featuring the renowned guitarist Stanley Yates!…
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Public Space for "Improve Your Left-Hand Fitness With Slurs"
Improve your Left-Hand-Fitness with Slurs! The Fitness of the left hand is responsible for how comfortable you feel on the guitar. Regular slur practice will improve your stability and agility and…
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Week 1: Left-Hand Mastery with Arturo
Elevate Your Technique with Two Expert-Led Weeks Week 1: Left-Hand Mastery with Arturo Discover the keys to left-hand relaxation and efficiency. Arturo will guide you through:…
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Boijes collection
Hi friends. I used to approach many 19th century composers through the Swedish catalogue “Boijes collection”. I am now unable to find it anymore, has any of you encountered this problem?
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Embarrassing Moments.
I am sure that this topic will resinate with many players as I am sure that everyone, at some stage, has had an embarrassing moment when playing. That moment when you wish there was a hole you could…
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