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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! Today, I'm posting an updated version of Sketch I after having practiced it for a day.
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Steve Pederson Good job, Steve, and welcome to the challenge. Yes, it does sound better to let the notes ring into each other. It’s like a melody and arpeggios at the same time.
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Khiem Nguyen Thank you, Khiem.
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Khiem Nguyen I was only kidding, Khiem. I just wanted it to be easier!
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Khiem Nguyen Yes, why didn't he write this in 7th position!
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Khiem Nguyen Very good work, Khiem! It's a simple melody, but it requires quite a bit of dexterity, doesn't it?
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Eric Phillips And now here is measures 81-84 after some practice. This time I'm concentrating on the right hand. Assad included some RH fingerings, but I wrote them all down and practiced the…
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Eric Phillips I decided to work on the trouble spots. Here's a quick video of my improvement on the left hand in measure 45. (In the video I say measure 44, but it's 45 ... oops.)
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! Here's my first stab at Sketch I. Things I found easy: The harmonic structure of this melody is so clear that phrasing is not a mystery at all. Things I found difficult: Two things. 1.…
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Martin Really well done, Martin! Great shaping of the melody. Your musicianship shines through even on this simple melody.
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Martin Thanks, Martin. The chromatic descending bass line in A minor is a dead giveaway. I’m not sure if the later sketches are within my technical capabilities.…
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Giuseppe Gasparini Thank you, Giuseppe.
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! @Paul Kennedy Thanks, Paul.
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Re: WEEK ONE: Uncharted Territory! Hello everyone! I decided to dive right in at Sketch IV. When I heard Martin say it was like Stairway to Heaven, I had to play it! Growing up, Jimmy Page was like a god to me.…
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Re: Antonio Lauro: Song and Dance I'm not very familiar with Lauro or these pieces, but your live lessons have been so spectacular that I would not miss this!
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Re: Se Ela Perguntar by Dilermando Reis: The Latin American Style @Emmanuel I hope you don't mind, but I made a quick video of me playing the piece, incorporating some of the ideas you gave us. It's pretty slow, as it's still not completely in my fingers yet.…
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Re: Se Ela Perguntar by Dilermando Reis: The Latin American Style @Emmanuel Thank you for the superb lesson and for your thoughtful responses here, Emmanuel. Keep these great lessons coming!
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Re: Se Ela Perguntar by Dilermando Reis: The Latin American Style @joosje What a great recording! Plenty of rubato.
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Re: Se Ela Perguntar by Dilermando Reis: The Latin American Style I love this piece and can't wait for your lesson! I literally was just playing it this morning! Here are a few questions: I love the way many performers use rubato in this piece (and other pieces by…
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Re: Turina's Hommage to Tarrega: Analysis for Performers @Ashley (Ash) Lucero Thank you so much for responding. I wonder if people in earlier eras tended to be more active listeners since the only music ever heard was live music,…
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Re: Turina's Hommage to Tarrega: Analysis for Performers Hi Ashley, Looking forward to this! I have one very general idea that I'd like to hear your thoughts about. As you mentioned, it was in the 20th century that composers began to experiment with…
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - The Golden Sound of Tárrega @joosje Thank you, Joosje. I do enjoyed your pieces and your feedback along the way. When do you go to France?
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - The Golden Sound of Tárrega @Martin Can’t wait to see what label would be given to those who complete that challenge! Nitsugans? Thanks again, Martin, for a wonderful three week challenge.…
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - The Golden Sound of Tárrega Thanks for a great Watch party everyone. I quickly typed this at the end of the party, but I want to remind everyone of the ongoing masterclass sign up.…
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - The Golden Sound of Tárrega @Giuseppe Gasparini Thank you for listening, Giuseppe!
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