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Re: Week 2: Deep Dive into Dynamics! @Spare Machine Good start with this, Mark! Like you, I generally hold the guitar 'folk' style - and I make no apologies for this! Maybe it's because I began my 'musical life' playing folk,…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
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- Carcassi Challenge
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Re: Practice diary 2024 - Andre Bernier @Andre Bernier Well done, Andre! Not only is your playing improving technically; it's becoming far more 'musical' as well! This 'sketch' flows very nicely. Looking forward to hearing the Carcassi!
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors Time is always an issue! I circulate through my various instruments, rarely trying to juggle more than one at a time. It means I don't develop real mastery of any,…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors The transition to lute is probably less difficult than you imagine, but not, to be sure, without its challenges. Tuning is indeed a big nuisance, although a 13-course lute has 'only' 24…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors The best solution for the music of Weiss (short of acquiring a lute) is Michael Thames' 13 string 'Dresden' guitar. Probably not something you'll find at your local guitar dealer's, though!…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors Thanks for bringing this remarkable performance to our collective attention! I am aware of the existence of this repertoire, but have not given it the attention it obviously deserves.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors @Dave McLellan Quite by chance, I noticed this upcoming discussion of the seven-string guitar (scheduled for this afternoon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KooVV0x8Efg
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @Dave McLellan I'm not familiar with the piece you mention, but I certainly agree that five tuning changes in a single work is too much!! As a matter of fact even two changes over the course of three…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors You've engendered an interesting discussion here - I've certainly benefited from it! And I for one would encourage you not to altogether dismiss the idea of acquiring a seven string guitar.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @Dave McLellan I agree that in some cases the left-hand fingering would be facilitated by the option of using either the E or the D string. I'm not arguing against the use of a seventh-string in…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: How to get "Drop D" to stay in tune @ors @Dave McLellan Another (related) problem with the seven string 'solution' is that all left-hand fingerings on the sixth string will be shifted back by two frets.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- General Discussion
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Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey! @JUAN ALONSO Nicely played, Juan! And that's a very pleasant looking practice space you have set up for yourself, too. (I love the 'natural' light!)
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Carcassi Challenge
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Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey! @Blaise Laflamme That makes good sense - it's a habit I've never developed, though; my scores are generally pristine, even after I've used them! (I just can't bring myself to deface the printed page.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Carcassi Challenge
- Reported - view
Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey! @Steve Price Great start on these, Steve! I've long been fond of number 20, which really showcases early 19th century Italianate virtuosity (i.e. sounds impressive, but is very guitaristic).…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Carcassi Challenge
- Reported - view
Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey! @Blaise Laflamme Personally, I'm not keen on purely 'urtext' editions. I like to have the composer's fingerings, when these are known. What I don't like are modern editorial fingerings that are not…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Carcassi Challenge
- Reported - view
Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey! @Martin Thanks, Martin. I realize now the reason I couldn't find 'Resources' in the menu is because the heading disappears when the font is increased to a size that I find comfortable for reading.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Carcassi Challenge
- Reported - view
Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey! @Todd Berry I also couldn't find the score library when I looked for it recently. I think it used to be under the heading 'Resources' but that seems to have disappeared as well.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Carcassi Challenge
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Re: The Path to Virtuosity with Julia Trintschuk @joosje It's very interesting to hear about your experience in theatre and how it differs from the concert stage, Joosje. One thing I've noticed in my own (always amateur) 'career' on the stage is…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Week 3: "Time and Patience" @Jack Stewart I have the impression that the audio quality of your recording is not as good as it might be. Perhaps this is why the recording does not seem to match what you hear as you are playing.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Practice Plan Challenge
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Re: Week 3: "Time and Patience" @Jack Stewart Definitely an improvement, Jack - well done! I find it hard to understand how ToneBase can classify this study as intermediate - it's among the most challenging Sor wrote.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Practice Plan Challenge
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Re: What do you think about the tonebase Practice Plans? @Tom Misseldine I agree that having a peer with similar aims makes for effective learning. I experienced this myself as a teen, after befriending a fellow student in my teacher's studio.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: What do you think about the tonebase Practice Plans? @Tom Misseldine Hi Tom. I think what you are proposing is an excellent idea! It would be great if ToneBase were to facilitate this, but it is quite possible to initiate it independently.…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Appalachian Colours - Beauvais @Blaise Laflamme Agreed - I'm frankly not sure what (if anything) would be 'on topic' for the current challenge!
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Appalachian Colours - Beauvais @Blaise Laflamme That's interesting. A similar tuning - open E (EBEG#BE) - was quite popular in the 19th century. Carcassi thought it important enough to include several pieces for this tuning in his…
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- 1
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Appalachian Colours - Beauvais Btw, I would certainly give your video a 'like' if I could, but I guess there's no 'like' button when a new thread is started!
- David Krupka
- Amateur guitarist/lutenist
- David_Krupka
- 1 yr ago
- Your Practice Diary
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