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Re: Expression Through Contrast: Continuity and Anomalies
@Emmanuel Superb session as always. Regards Dennis
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Expression Through Contrast: Continuity and Anomalies
There is a piece I am playing at the moment Bach - Sarabande BWV 1002 - this would be interesting how you interpret the addition of contrast. Thanks Dennis
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Re: Expression Through Contrast: Continuity and Anomalies
I have a question/comment about this topic. Would it be also possible to explain 'what we shouldn't try to do in a piece' as it may be considered inappropriate. Hope that makes sense? Regards.…
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Re: Sonata Form Explained Through Guitar Repertoire
@Ashley (Ash) Lucero - Hi Ashley, thank you for another superb lesson explaining the theory, and deviations from the normal. This really helps me understand the songs so much better. Many thanks.…
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Turina's Hommage to Tarrega: Analysis for Performers
@Ashley (Ash) Lucero and @Mircea Thank you for such a fantastic seminar. I watched this today and it has taken me 5 hours to go through very slowly everything you have explained.…
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Turina's Hommage to Tarrega: Analysis for Performers
Thank you so much for providing this seminar on these pieces that I requested. I am genuinely surprised you have been able to do this so quickly. There are so many twists and turns in these pieces…
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3 yrs ago
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Harmonic Analysis of Turina's Hommage a Tarrega
Hi Tonebase, I was wondering if you might be able to do a live stream on the harmonic analysis of Turina's Hommage a Tarrega for both Garrotin and Soleares parts.…
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Re: WEEK TWO Updates: Main Thread - Following the Path to Tárrega
@Martin Hi Martin - that would be a great idea !!
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK TWO Updates: Main Thread - Following the Path to Tárrega
@Martin Sounds great and a thank you for your method of solving it. In England we always use this method of solving: 1. look at the problem 2. try to play it 3. Have a cup of tea to think about it 4.…
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK TWO Updates: Main Thread - Following the Path to Tárrega
@Martin Thank you Martin - the main thing is I am really enjoying my new practise regime with all the help and tips from Tonebase. I'm even enjoying using the metronome again!.…
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK TWO Updates: Main Thread - Following the Path to Tárrega
@Olalla excellent well done!
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK TWO Updates: Main Thread - Following the Path to Tárrega
Hi, this is my first take of the A section of Capricho Arabe. The techniques I've learn over the past few weeks are beginning to help as this was my first take video.…
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit
Hi, here is my output after practising Receurdos de la Alhambra the A section this week. I've never managed to get to a level where I'm confident of recording this but using the practise techniques…
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit
Hello, I'm going to do Capricho Arabe and Rescuerdos del Alhambra. I really want to improve my paying level for these songs and will be using techniques I've learnt recently on tone base.…
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit
@Eric Phillips thanks Eric :-)
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Tárrega Challenge
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Re: WEEK ONE Updates: Main Thread - Awakening Tárrega's Spirit
Is there an actual video being broadcast today 31st May - I cannot seem to find how to access it?
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Re: Week 2 - Practicing Passages // May 10
@Igor Hi Igor - I realised you were taking about a guitar behind me. That's my electro-classical guitar that I use to play on open mic nights (singing and fun pop songs etc).…
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Virtuosity Challenge
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Re: Week 2 - Practicing Passages // May 10
@Mircea many thanks for spotting this and good points as always. Kind Regards Dennis
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Re: Week 1 - Technical Foundation // May 3
@Mircea thank you Mircea and for taking the time to watch and analyse. Yes I'm often finding my pinky outstretched in playing. Strangely enough the one place I cured the habit was tremolo technique…
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Re: Week 2 - Practicing Passages // May 10
@Igor Hi Igor - I have extra stickers on frets 9 and 12 and sometimes on 15. On my guitar has an inlay dot at fret 7. I don't always have them on but I just thought I'd use them again for a while.…
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3 yrs ago
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Re: Week 2 - Practicing Passages // May 10
Hi, this is my recording of my practise session today on Thursday of Capriccio no.5. I'm gradually beginning to remember the notes. I've never played this before so it still feels…
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Re: Week 1 - Technical Foundation // May 3
Hi - here is a video of me discussing some issues I had changing to full planing and rest strokes on a study I have always done sequential planing and free strokes with.…
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3 yrs ago
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Virtuosity Challenge
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Re: Week 1 - Technical Foundation // May 3
Hi, I'm really enjoying this workout and nice to have a fresh warm-up to work with. Exercise(s) you have been working on: Everything Things you found easy: Everything when slow :…
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Virtuosity Challenge
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION on the Variation Challenge "Marizápalos"
If you wish to learn more about the origins of Santiago de Murcia and Baroque guitar then I've linked the PhD of Stanley Yates. It should answer any questions regarding the instrument,…
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Variation Challenge "Marizápalos"
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - Where the magic triumphs!
@joosje Beautiful !!
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Sor Etudes op. 35 Challenge
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