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WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
WELCOME TO THE MAIN THREAD FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF "End of the Year" PRACTICE CHALLENGE! Select Your Piece(s): Choose one or more pieces that you've learned this year.…
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
Is there a Video of a Performance that you CANNOT stop watching?
Hello fellow tonebuddies!
I hope this post finds you all plucking away blissfully. Today, I wanted to explore a topic that I’m sure many of you can resonate with - finding that one video of a…
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress!"
Challenge: Share the Pieces You've Mastered This Year!
Who's Invited? All Community Members!
Duration: Now until January 12th!
The Mission: As the year draws to a close,…
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
WEEK 3: What We've Challenged!!!
WELCOME TO THE MAIN THREAD FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF "End of the Year" PRACTICE CHALLENGE! Select Your Piece(s): Choose one or more pieces that you've learned this year.…
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1 yr ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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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1 yr ago
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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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1 yr ago
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Romance - Scott Tennant video
I've been teaching this piece for years, Scott has brought up some new great ideas, that have improved my playing and to my teaching of the piece as well.…
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WEEK 4: What We've Ignited!!!
WELCOME TO THE MAIN THREAD FOR THE FOURTH WEEK OF THE "End of the Year" PRACTICE CHALLENGE! Select Your Piece(s): Choose one or more pieces that you've learned this year.…
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
Memorization in Classical Guitar Performance
Greetings fellow tonebuddies! One of our members raised an intriguing topic during the live stream event: Revitalizing Your Classical Guitar Journey: Mastering the Fundamentals with Dr.…
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Bach Lute suite BWV 996
Hi there, I’d like to ask you if you know any good arrangements of Bach Lute suite in e minor. If yes, will you be able to share it with me? Thanks
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1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
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Practice diary 2023 - Andre Bernier
Well this is a start. This diary is covering only the work I am doing on or with ToneBase. I also have a practice diary with TrueFire (acoustic guitar work) and one with MusicalU (general musical…
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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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1 yr ago
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Who are the guitarists that you think more people should know about?
Dear tonebuddies Who are the classical guitarists you believe deserve more recognition? Do share their names and, if possible, a favourite piece or performance video of theirs and how you got to know…
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Sonatina 1 Giuliani op. 71
I am currently studying Giuliani's Sonatina Opus 71, No. 1 and find particular challenges in mastering its intricate fingerwork and dynamic balance. I have employed slow practice and isolation…
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1 yr ago
Your Practice Diary
Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of "Monsters of Nylon" practice challenge! Select a "Monster of Nylon" or a piece that you have been trying to solve for a longer period of time.…
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Bolero (Julián Arcas)
It would be great to have a lesson on this fantastic piece - full of great rhythm and lightning runs and opportunities for expression. But many people on Youtube seem to play it inconsistently with…
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WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
WELCOME TO THE MAIN THREAD FOR THE LAST WEEK OF "Ferndando Sor" PRACTICE CHALLENGE! Select a mesmerizing piece from Fernando Sor! Whether it be a delicate Sor etude, a powerful solo work ,…
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Fernando Sor Challenge
WEEK 1: What we've learned!!!
WELCOME TO THE MAIN THREAD FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF "End of the Year" PRACTICE CHALLENGE! Select Your Piece(s): Choose one or more pieces that you've learned this year.…
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Strings and action
I'm relatively new to nylon string guitars. Two questions, likely related. I prefer a bright sound. (I know part of this is technique.) Do "hard tension" strings produce more volume than "normal…
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Discussion of the Week!
Group 2
Join us this week for an exhilarating journey into the heart of Flamenco guitar with the Alexander Gil! In this special Two Week Intensive, Alex will dive deep into the captivating world of Flamenco,…
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Flamenco Fundamentals with Alexander Gil
Group 1
Join us this week for an exhilarating journey into the heart of Flamenco guitar with the Alexander Gil! In this special Two Week Intensive, Alex will dive deep into the captivating world of Flamenco,…
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Flamenco Fundamentals with Alexander Gil
When is your favorite time of day to Practice?
Hey toneBuddies!
Hope you're all doing well and creating great music! Today, I have a question for you: When do you find yourself most drawn to your instrument? Are you an early bird,…
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WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
WELCOME TO THE MAIN THREAD FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF "Ferndando Sor" PRACTICE CHALLENGE! Select a mesmerizing piece from Fernando Sor! Whether it be a delicate Sor etude, a powerful solo work ,…
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Fernando Sor Challenge
Capricho Árabe
I have practiced the piece for a week now and I really enjoy it. I look forward to learning from the tutorials here on Tonebase. Videos will be coming.
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If you could master the technique of any guitarist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
Fellow tonebuddies! Imagine for a moment, closing your eyes, strumming that first note, and when you open them, you have the impeccable technique of one of the world's most iconic guitarists.…
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Improving Your Interpretation Of Latin Dances
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Level up Your Musical Practice Strategies with TY
Effortless Left-Hand Slurs with Arturo!
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All About Arpeggios with Evan Taucher!
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Improve Your Two-String Trills With Peter Graneis
Developing Right Hand Technique with Sanel Redžić
Flamenco Fundamentals with Alexander Gil
Improving Your Interpretation Of Latin Dances
Polyphonic Playing with Peter Graneis
Level up Your Musical Practice Strategies with TY
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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Perfecting Musical Expression with Borbála Seres
Right-Hand Cross-String with Tengyue Zhang aka TY
All About Arpeggios with Evan Taucher!
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