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Re: Embarrassing Moments. @Michelle Roper Good luck. I was talking with my guitar coach the other day on playing for others. He is very experienced as a performer. He said most performers will have a few go-to pieces at the…
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Re: Embarrassing Moments. @Michelle Roper
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Re: Embarrassing Moments. Sometimes the embarrassing moments come upon no matter how well we plan. I was asked to play at a Christmas celebration in a church. I practiced my numbers and felt very prepared.…
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Re: Embarrassing Moments. This was certainly a new experience for you. We often struggle in new settings. In sports, wise coaches take their teams to playing fields not known. The athletes look around see the same shapes and…
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Re: You know you're a classical guitar nerd when ... Still consult a few of the books. The list is a good reminder that I have them on the shelf.
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Re: You know you're a classical guitar nerd when ... When an online site for classical guitar lists 10 books that you must own, and you already have them all. https://morningsideschoolofmusic.co.uk/top-10-classical-guitar-books/?…
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Re: Calluses Hello Jim, I have one more thought to add to this excellent set of responses. I suggest that you practice scales and arpeggio patterns - slowly and with a very light touch.…
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Re: Calluses Hi Jim, with nylon strings, you generally will not develop calluses. If you do, you may be pushing down too hard on the fretboard. One practice tip is to play very lightly as you learn compositions.…
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Re: Introduction to Improvisation with Nancy Stagnitta @martin Many thanks, Martin
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Re: Introduction to Improvisation with Nancy Stagnitta Hello ... where do we find the resources for improvisation that were promised for the Introduction to Improvisation with Nancy Stagnitta? The workshop ended and it was said the material would be…
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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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Re: Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use? Hello, I am attaching a good video that gives you an overview about guitar strings. Good luck, Stephen Holland
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Re: Finding the "right" strings for your guitar Hello David, I think the following video featuring the former owner of Strings By Mail is helpful in selecting strings.
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Re: Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future? @Robert St Cyr Hello Robert... thanks for mentioning the software that you use. I will check it out for myself. I use Camtasia right now. Having a visual representation does make it easy.…
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Re: Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future? @Immanuel Hello Immanuel, Thank you for your excellent question. I will try to expand upon the "miscues" word. Lately, I have been working with Lagrima.…
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Re: Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future? It's not new, but I am applying a concept in a new way for my own learning. With a new Zoom recorder recently purchased, I have been more often recording just my audio.…
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Re: SIGN-UP: Interpreting Spanish Repertoire - with Eduardo Inestal! Oops ... wrong form, I think.
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Re: A Journey into the world of Spanish Music (with Magdalena Baczewska) I would like a focus upon best strategies for identifying and acquiring the rhythms of the music.
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! @Andre Bernier Thank for the update.
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! @Steve Pederson Thanks, I will check with Geek Squad at Best Buy. My home can be noisy in winter - furnace, fridge, dehumidifier and such. Plus, my computer fan is noisy.…
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! @Andre Bernier Thanks for including the PDF to accompany your wonderful presentation. I will enjoy your future presentations, especially for part B. The group has a good discussion in progress…
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! @Jack Stewart Hello Jack, I have enjoyed listening to your presentation. Thank you for introducing me to the score.
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! Hello Joosje, Thank you for the kind encouragement.
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! @Jack Stewart Many thanks, Jack. I appreciate your sense of humor. Intriguing how a recording can surprise you. Still, it’s helpful. One has to keep working. In the end, it’s so rewarding.
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Re: Week 1: Pick a Piece! @Andre Bernier Many thanks, Andre.
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