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Re: If You Could Only Listen to One Composer for a Year, Who Would It Be?
Chopin, I listen to recordings of his compositions almost daily now. If you've heard Chopin, there's no reason to ask why. I love the cover image here, Martin.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
13 days ago
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Re: Is there a book you’ve read that influenced the way you play or perform?
Good suggestions here! I will add "With Your Own Two Hands" by Seymour Bernstein.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 mth ago
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Re: Experience with Alaska Picks
I've used them with very little nail... they really don't need much give the over/under nail attachment. A set would last me months of daily use.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
7 mths ago
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Re: Experience with Alaska Picks
I will follow your experiment! I used Alaska Piks for decades when my focus was steel string guitar, I thought they were a godsend! I modified their shape significantly and used them on i, m and a.…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
7 mths ago
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Re: What courses would you like to see next on tonebase Guitar?
@David Krupka Yes, lute not guitar. I can't speak about the idea from a business perspective other than to say Tonebase is guaranteed at least one lifetime subscription!…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
8 mths ago
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Re: What courses would you like to see next on tonebase Guitar?
Tonebase Renaissance Lute! Not guitar content, but a program for this instrument would be outstanding.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
8 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
Hello Borbola! Thank you for this intensive program. These are the fine details that make such a difference... and they are a challenge to execute consistently.…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
8 mths ago
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Re: SIGN-UP: Enhance your rubato and legato playing with Borbála Seres
Martin, there is a problem with the form:
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
8 mths ago
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Re: What Non-Classical Musicians Inspire You?
I play jazz as well and it that genre Bill Evans is a great source of inspiration for sure. Harmonic improvisation at its best, in my opinion. Paul Desmond is also an inspiration in the tone and…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
9 mths ago
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Re: Sorting music on a tablet
@Tony Gunia I have used a large screen Samsung tablet for a few years and think it works quite well. It's 11 or 12 inches, I forget, but big enough. It came with a pen-like device which I use for…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
9 mths ago
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Re: Sorting music on a tablet
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Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
9 mths ago
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Re: any good recommendations for sandpaper or cloth for filing your nails?
I purchased a Wolfram Precision Crystal file a few years ago and think it's quite good.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: any good recommendations for sandpaper or cloth for filing your nails?
You may be thinking of MicroMesh paper which you can order from Strings By Mail. I use the 4000 to smooth and the 8000 grade to polish after shaping with a glass file.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: "a" finger nail shape
I played without a reverse ramp for years and only discovered it as a more natural shape for my a fingernail after finding the Viloteau video. YMMV.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: "a" finger nail shape
@Peter Gray I'm not sure, but I don't think it matters too much. If you start with polished, smooth nails and use any moderate grit sandpaper wrapped on the string you will see abrasions where the…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: "a" finger nail shape
This may be a common issue, I know I have to shape my a nail differently. Thomas Viloteau has a video about how to discover the "correct" shape of your nail using sandpaper wrapped around one of your…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: When is your favorite time of day to Practice?
@Stephen Darrell Oliver I have a fine ergonomic keyboard and can touch type. My experience is that it's not particularly helpful in developing what Bream called the "infinite sensitivity" of the…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: When is your favorite time of day to Practice?
Two additional thoughts. After 60-90 minutes my practice is not as productive, though I am thoroughly warmed up and my hands feel great.... my brain is tired.…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: When is your favorite time of day to Practice?
Poet Mary Oliver advised that we give our second best effort of the day to our job. I practice every morning starting around 6:30. That gives me 90 minutes before I must get ready for the office.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: Antigoni Goni: Exploring Llobet's Catalan Folk Songs
Unable to watch live, but I'm only a few minutes into the replay and feel like I should buy a second lifetime subscription to Tonebase. This conversation is marvelous!…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: Andrew York RETURNS!
A few books were mentioned: Evening In The Palace of Reason, The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat and... I can't recall the third. It had the word "symphony" in the title, I think.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
1 yr ago
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Re: Tariq Harb: The Value of Preparation
@Martin
Michael Neverisky
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Tariq Harb: The Value of Preparation
Consider something like Giuliani right hand studies, number 95. Precision on the second half of the measures, the ascending arpeggios... how would Tariq suggest preparing the right hand for…
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
2 yrs ago
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Re: Tariq Harb: The Value of Preparation
Excellent! Thanks for setting this up, Martin.
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
2 yrs ago
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Re: Share your Regondi, I share mine (and watch me roast myself)!
@Martin
Michael Neverisky
Michaelneverisky
2 yrs ago
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