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Neil Thompson

Neil Thompson

Neil_Thompson
Retired from public education and journalism.
Wolcott, NY
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Always loved playing guitar. I've been fortunate enough to participate in Eastman Community Music School in Rochester, NY. Great teachers, and great people studying there. Tonebase is new to me, but looks like it has a lot to offer. Things like the Tarrega Challenge help keep me involved in guitar.
Joined Mon May 31 20:26:56 UTC 2021
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  • Re: WEEK TWO Updates: Main Thread - Following the Path to Tárrega

    It's enjoyable to have all this Tarrega material in one pdf. I've got Tarrega sheet music scattered all over, so this single doc format is great and very convenient.…
    • Retired from public education and journalism.
    • Neil_Thompson
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 4
    • Tárrega Challenge
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  • Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit

    @Eric Phillips Thanks for your reply . I believe there are still some who use fingertips and rest stroke. That was the practice in the 1970s at University of New Mexico.
    • Retired from public education and journalism.
    • Neil_Thompson
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 1
    • Tárrega Challenge
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  • Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit

    I chose a piece I have not played previously, Estudio en forma de Minuetto, although I hope to re-learn Recuerdos de la alhambra later in the Tarrega Challenge.…
    • Retired from public education and journalism.
    • Neil_Thompson
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 1
    • Tárrega Challenge
    • Reported - view
  • Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit

    I chose Estudio en forma de Minuetto because I like the way it moves along and uses scales. Not sure there is an 'easy" comment I can make, but it looks like a challenging piece to play up to tempo.…
    • Retired from public education and journalism.
    • Neil_Thompson
    • 4 yrs ago
    • 2
    • Tárrega Challenge
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