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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra Today’s pieces come to us from two students of Francisco Tárrega. Both of these pieces use music to express grief. I offer them today as a way of expressing my own sadness and grief over the…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart We should have a club! I’d vote for you to be the president.
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart I only meant that you were exaggerating the quality of my playing, (And it was also a pun, since I grossly exaggerated in my sentence.) I hope I didn’t upset you.…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Paul Kennedy Thanks, Paul!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart Thank you, Jack, although I've told you a million times not to exaggerate.
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Derek Thanks so much, Derek! In the Marin piece, I decided to move the section in C major down an octave. Not only is it easier to play, I honestly think it sounds better,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Nora Torres-Nagel Hi Nora. I think you made the video private because it is not showing up.
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Nora Torres-Nagel Thank you so much, Nora!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra Tárrega – ¡Marieta! and Capricho Árabe I am finally arriving at the biggest name of the Romantic period for the guitar. Since we already had the Tárrega Challenge last summer,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart Thanks, Jack. I appreciate your opinion very much. Not only are you quite well-informed about music, but it is also a matter of personal taste.…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra Julián Arcas - Bolero The bolero was a popular Spanish dance in 3/4 that originated in the late 18th century. This is one of several pieces that Arcas wrote that uses the dance form.…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Martin Amazing, Moyses! You show such absolute control over your hand and finger movements. So impressive. And I must say, I really enjoyed the look on your face when you missed the high B note.…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Martin I would love to do it, but I will be teaching (I'll miss the Watch Party too). I could be there one hour later (3pm EST). I wish I could be at both events!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart @Martin
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart Thank you, Jack.
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Jack Stewart It's a combination of having the week off of work (all schools here are closed for a week in February), being completely obsessed, and choosing easier pieces to play.
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Barney No need to forgive, as no offense was committed. Since this challenge is really perfect for you, your style, and your tastes, I am just so glad you joined in!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Barney I know, Barney. To be very honest, I decided against playing it because it is too difficult, which always frustrates and discourages me. I wish I had your persistence,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Barney These iconic Spanish pieces obviously suit you well, Barney. Your sound and playing style are so perfect for them. I know that the A section is the flashy part everyone remembers,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Moyses Lopes Thanks, Moyses!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Barney See my comment above. It's even better with video!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Wai Thanks, Wai, I'm just trying to get some great pieces in before the challenge is over. I obviously have psychological problems!
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Olli I just mean that the challenge is finishing. Did I have you worried? If so, I am very sorry. I actually thought that the challenge went through next Friday, March 4,…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra @Barney Wow, Barney! That was great! I was thinking of working on this piece for this challenge, but I'm glad I didn't. Mine would have paled in comparison with that.…
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Re: WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra I'm running out of time, so today I'm going to post two pieces. They are rather similar, coming from the same book. Rafael Marin – Peteneras With this, I’m venturing out into a new arena (a bit).…
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