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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks very much Blaise. As I said to Eric, Sor offers so much to explore on the guitar (let's face it, he was a genius). You and Eric have inspired to learn more Sor in the future.…
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Eric Phillips thanks so much Eric. Most of the credit has to go to our beloved Fernando for writing such a perfect guitaristic piece. If I were starting over again,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
I wasn't able to get a final video up in time for the watch party, but had some time last week to put one together. Thanks to the Fernando Sor challenege,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
Hi Jack, thank you for sharing your return to these two "workhorse" etudes. It's interesting to watch how clearly both pieces are embedded in your muscle memory.…
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Marilyn Blodget Such a masterpiece and you have it very well in hand. I agree that it's good to return to these more demanding pieces and discover new capacities in performing them.…
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Andre Bernier The elements are all there - a very good initial video. The challenge is part of the joy of playing!
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Blaise Laflamme Another gem beautifully expressed. You have a great feel for this period and Sor in pariticular. Love it
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
@Eric Phillips Beautiful execution of the Marche - really coming along in your hands. I agree with Jack, you have accomplished a great deal with this Fantasie, a major work from our beloved Fernando.
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
@Blaise Laflamme Excellent playing - a joy to watch! Love the way you express the rhythmic direction of various phrases. I also appreciate the creativity and time you put into your video chops as…
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
@Jim King Sounding good Jim - good accurate finger independence in the right hand.
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
Week 3 Andante Op. 45 No. 5 I am now working on the return of the A section beginning at measure 34. I was able to find a gpx file of this piece that allowed me to import it into Guitar Pro 8 (anyone…
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
@Ernesto This is really well played and enjoyble to listen to. Thank you for including the score. Lovely tone and feel is expressed through out. Great work!
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Re: WEEK 3: Master of Classical Style!
@Eric Phillips A very good run through in my opinion and the knowledge/memory you are gaining with this piece seems invaluable. Sorry to hear about the index finger.…
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary Really sounding clean and expressive to me Nijwm. Agree with Eric that the phrases are pleasing and well executed. Great to hear!
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
@Eric Phillips Ah yes!
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
@Eric Phillips Really coming along Eric. This is an extraordinary Sor composition (and no walk in the park)! You are capturing its evocative melodies and rhythmic variation beautifully.…
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
@Jim King @Eric Phillips @Andre Bernier Thank you all for listening. Eric, those ornaments are waiting for me, hence the slower tempo at this point! Andre,…
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
@Wai Excellent work on this challenging piece. It is developing in your hands very effectively. Thanks for sharing.
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
@Eric Phillips Sounding great Eric - you have an instinctive sense for Sor's style and it really is encouraging to watch. Keep going!
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Re: WEEK 2: Diving Deep into Sor's Style!
Week 2 reading through Andante Op. 45 No. 5. Now up to measure 64 with just one more section to go. This week I will focus more on fingering decisions. There are some tricky resonances that I need to…
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Re: WEEK 1: Exploring Sor's Music!
@Marilyn Blodget thanks for listening. Glad to connect with you here. I have always enjoyed your posts as well!
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Re: WEEK 1: Exploring Sor's Music!
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary Very nice playing - nice even pulse and warm tone. Glad you are sharing this on tonebase.
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Re: WEEK 1: Exploring Sor's Music!
@Andre Bernier Joining the voices of encouragement as you work on Op 60 1 & 2. Definitely hear the improvement in your tone and facility in the last video.
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9 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 1: Exploring Sor's Music!
@Eric Phillips Thanks for bringing this remarkable piece to life Eric. Concur with the comments above that you have made a great start and I look forward to your progress with it.…
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Re: WEEK 1: Exploring Sor's Music!
Thanks David! Yes, I was fortunate to remodel a small rectangular room in our basement with no windows (good for audio recording) and add some acoustic treatment on the walls.…
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10 mths ago
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I am an Episcopal priest (semi-retired) and an appreciative student of the classical guitar. Many years ago in undergraduate school, I majored in music performance on guitar. Over the last ten years, I've been enriched by online study.
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