Ricardo Leaños's Profile - tonebase Community

Retired.
I bought my first classical guitar years ago. I've had limited formal training, only to see the teachers were not a good fit. My degree is in the physical sciences and my career ended in software engineering. As you can see my vocation is a far cry from the musical discipline.

Joined Thu Sep 10 13:15:46 UTC 2020

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Re: What are your favorite warm-up exercises and why?
Martin, You have a very good question. I think I probably tried every warm up that exists. And I do believe they worked. Now I only do right hand and left hand techniques for about 15 minutes,…
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Re: What was the last concert you attended?
December 4th, 2024 Reencuentros Spanish Guitar by Andrea Gonzales Caballero in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Re: How important are the livestreams for you?
I really don't join in cause I fine they are way above my head. I am still stuck on transiting from a beginner to next level.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's on Your Stand?
This is it. I've always been like this, even during my work career.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What Is Your Favourite Part About Being A Guitarist?
What I like about being a guitarist is, first, its repertoire, followed by challenging results, and especially, music therory. To play it takes an unique individual, someone with lots of discipline,…
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Re: Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use?
@Heidi I didn't know one could do that. I've bought strings from them many times before. I used your guidance and the results surprised me. They are expensive.…
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Re: Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use?
@Jose That's what I was worried about.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use?
@Jose José, You have some great points. I have tuned the wrong string before. It's embarrassing to me. I just shake my head in disbelief. You gave me a starting point. Many thanks
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use?
@Stephen Holland Well this sure did muddy up the water. However, it did help a lot. Many thanks.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use?
@docmoore Thank you so much for the info and directions.
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Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use?

Over the Holidays I decided to change my strings again. Am getting better at it bit... Can anyone suggest a good guitar string to use? I tried Aquila Alabastro (These were a gift) only to keep the…
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Re: What is your favorite time of day to practice and why? ☀️🌙
This is a good question. I've been thinking about it and here it is: I practice short exercises throughout the afternoon, then I'll go to a favorite piece.…
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Re: slippiest trebles strings?
I recently changed my strings as well. I followed "How to Change Your Strings" by Mircea Gogoncea on tone base. He uses a knot on the high strings. The only trouble I had was the high E string broke…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Do you have an ideal practice space?
@David Krupka Your link is so too familiar. Thanks
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Do you have an ideal practice space?
Here is my little practice, studio area. It's may be small but it gives me enough room for what I need. I know it's a mess. However, it works for me. A few months ago it was worst than this.…
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Re: How many pieces do you work on at a time?
My skill level is close to 5. And also am not a young player. I have to pay close attention to pain. I usually stick to a single piece until am satisfied with the efforts.…
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Rosie Bennet: Creating efficient, positive practice strategies
I can't miss this one. Love to hear her thoughts.
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: The BEST Finger Independence Exercises
Ashely, Your workshop was much appreciated. Now I know what to work on. I like your pace, not only of the presentation, but how you articulate. And the session was just the right amount of time.…
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Re: The BEST Finger Independence Exercises
Count me in.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Public Space for Improve your Scales with Eduardo Inestal!
@Robert Carrigan I thought it was only me.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Public Space for Improve your Scales with Eduardo Inestal!
@Robert Carrigan I have the same issue. It is hard to understand you. I turned up my volume and still not clear. And this is a MacBook Pro.
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Re: Public Space for Improve your Scales with Eduardo Inestal!
My biggest problem is to relax, trying to relax, and keeping my back muscles from tensing. If I can master this, it would be a huge step forward.
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Re: Segovia's Masterclass on the Chaconne!
I started doing my homework to only find that whoever plays Chaconne, plays it well, and I immediately cannot let it go from my mind. So far I've watched and listened to Olivia Chiang and TY Tengyue…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Segovia's Masterclass on the Chaconne!
I have don't have any comments on Segovia's Masterclass other than: I am a beginner. I love to watch how she moves her fingers and love how Segovia's massive fingers can play with such grateful…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Laura Snowden: Top Tips on Practicing
@Martin How you do keep encage? I find it so difficult to keep practicing the same routing only to see very little progress.
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- 3 yrs ago
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