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Re: The Path to Virtuosity with Julia Trintschuk
@David Krupka interesting. And it answers for a part my feeling. Being part of a team makes the difference. I feel the same: playing even in a duo is so much more comfortable than solo.…
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8 mths ago
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Re: The Path to Virtuosity with Julia Trintschuk
I have a question for Julia. I have so much difficulty disconnecting from my self-awareness and focussing totally on the ‘musical’ message I’m about to share with an audience.…
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8 mths ago
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Re: Group 1
Peter, when increasing and decreasing the speed, the clue is to keep the pulse on the first finger (a in your example)? In general I find it hard to keep the pulse and direction clear in those trills,…
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8 mths ago
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Improve Your Two-String Trills With Peter Graneis
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Re: Group 1
@Peter Graneis great choice of pieces. The Loure is one of my favourites, but frustrating, because I can’t get the ornaments sound easy and natural. I’ll try the Sor studies,…
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8 mths ago
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Improve Your Two-String Trills With Peter Graneis
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Re: Week 3: "Time and Patience"
@Jack Stewart impressive, great improvement, Jack. I agree with all previous comments, good phrasing, direction and speed. Maybe you could even relax more - take more time for phrases.…
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8 mths ago
Practice Plan Challenge
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Re: Group 1
Hello Peter, Barney and TB friends. I’m so happy with this TWI, as I was just starting to explore this technique, practicing, but with not much progress for now.…
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9 mths ago
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Re: Appalachian Colours - Beauvais
What a beautiful piece. And such sensitive playing,. Thank you for sharing this, @Blaise Laflamme
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9 mths ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 1: "First Steps & Fresh Tunes"
First update on my work with the practice plans. Notice that same level (10) gives different plans according to the details given in the quiz. I know which aspects of technique are not my strongest.…
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9 mths ago
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Practice Plan Challenge
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Re: Week 1: "First Steps & Fresh Tunes"
@martin great news.
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9 mths ago
Practice Plan Challenge
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Re: Week 1: "First Steps & Fresh Tunes"
Thank you for the initiative, Martin. It challenged me to dive deeper into this feature. I had the impression that the skill building suggestions at my level (10,…
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9 mths ago
Practice Plan Challenge
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Re: Fingernail Problems and possible solutions
Yes, many fine tips and good advice here. My nails are ok but fragile, for practicing ff passages I must protect them with flexible tape. For a complete overview of dos and don’ts I also like this…
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9 mths ago
General Discussion
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Re: What do you think about the tonebase Practice Plans?
Hello. I, like @Debbie @Eric Phillips @David , don’t feel this as a very useful resource at this stage of my playing. Knowing too well my weaknesses and strong points, by now,…
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9 mths ago
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Discussion of the Week!
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Re: WEEK 3: What We've Challenged!!!
@Giuseppe Gasparini so nice, Giuseppe! Buon Natale!
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10 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 3: What We've Challenged!!!
@Blaise Laflamme charmante mélodie! Et excellente exécution comme d’hab… joyeux Noël et meilleurs vœux
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10 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
@Eric Phillips beautiful playing, Eric. Well done so far. It sounds secure and musically convincing. So sorry to hear your trouble with your i-finger. Have an expert give an educated opinion,…
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1 yr ago
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Fernando Sor Challenge
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Re: Group 1
Salut, Arturo, Derek, Deb and other participants. I’m really looking forward to this 2wi. Thanks for your introduction video, Arturo. Very inspiring. I’m not such an experienced Latin guitarist (my…
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Improving Your Interpretation Of Latin Dances
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody."
@Barney That’s a great submission, as we’re used to hear from you, Barney. Never get enough of listening. Lovely piece and your tone and interpretation are in the great tradition of the classic…
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1 yr ago
Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody."
@Wai thank you so much for posting this incredible piece. The word monster doesn’t feel connected in my view, but I’m stil happy you chose to commit it it here. It’s a pleasure for the ear.…
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1 yr ago
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Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody."
@Dale Needles beautiful! that was such an intriguing and inspiring adventure of yours. Really impressive to see and hear how you got from the first takes to this convincing interpretation of the…
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1 yr ago
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Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 3: Embrace the Unknown!
@Lars Kjøller-Hansen congratulations with this concert you were so kind to share with us. I can imagine you are somewhat sentimental with having to give up this beautiful place by the sea (?…
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1 yr ago
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Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 2: Don't be scared!
@Dale Needles great work, Dale. I love your clear sound and energetic rhythmical interpretation and I admire your dedication to this intriguing and really difficult piece.…
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1 yr ago
Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
Some background on the incredible master Emilio Pujol, by the Spanish maestro Rafael Andia. Especially for our French speaking friends, but with English subtitles.
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1 yr ago
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Mini Challenges!
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"Golden Leaves, Golden Tunes" Recital
I’d like to join in for this recital. Or, would it be too early for the Songe Capricorne? And, since I played last Friday, I’d be okay to leave place for others this time.
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1 yr ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
@Dale Needles bravo Dale. What a good way to begin this challenge. I can hear you have the feel for this music. I checked the bibliotheca website. So intriguing, very Carlevaro ,…
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1 yr ago
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Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
@Marilyn Blodget Great choice, Marilyn. This summer I heard such a beautiful performance by Gwennyth Aggeler, Barrueco’s (very young);student at Peabody (Baltimore). Very very impressive.…
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1 yr ago
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Monsters of Nylon!
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