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Re: Derek's Lob der Thranen
@David Krupka thanks David. I play Mertz's Fingal's Hohle from Bardenklange which has a few tricky bits but I think sounds harder than it is. I'm thinking of having a go at the Cappricio some time…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Khiem's diary: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
@Khiem Nguyen sounding good Khiem. Looking forward to your progress on this
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Derek Alba by Hans Haug
I've listened to my video and followed it through with the music. There is a great deal of rubato in my recording (I'm being kind to myself by referring to it as rubato!) .…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Derek Alba by Hans Haug
@joosje thank you Joosje
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Nora's practice diary "Recuerdos de la Alhambra"
@Nora Torres-Nagel interesting practice technique Nora. It's coming along nicely. My tremolo is not too good but it has improved recently. My volume was too low with the fingers but I practice…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Calin's practice: Prelude in C minor, BWV 999
@Calin Lupa hi Calin. I like it at that tempo. I have tried this piece a very long time ago but although I remember how it sounds I don't remember how to play it.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Derek Tango final by Piazzolla arranged Gary Ryan
@Martin hi Martin. I love the music of Piazzolla but most of the arrangements seem pretty difficult. This one is from a set of 13 tangos arranged by Gary Ryan who was/is Professor of Guitar at the…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Nora's practice diary "Fantasias"
@Nora Torres-Nagel well played Nora. It's a tricky piece this one, I have had a few attempts at this and it is one that I always mean to revisit. You've inspired me to put it on my shortlist - if…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: BWV 1007 Menuets I & 2
@Rick Lord That's sounding great Rick, very clean and confident
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Villa Lobos Prelude No 5
@Eric Phillips beatiful Eric
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Villa Lobos Prelude No 5
@Eric Phillips That's sounding good Eric. I keep pulling this piece out and I find this section the most challenging.
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Re: Derek Alba by Hans Haug
@Martin @Eric Phillips Thank you both for your comments. I first heard this piece many years ago on a recording by the English guitarist John Mills whoI believe used to teach at the Royal College of…
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Re: Derek's Lob der Thranen
First recording - I think I've done it better but you can see where I'm at with the piece. Hopefully i will get the hang of the 'impossible bits' and maybe play this at the next concert.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Derek Alba by Hans Haug
First update: I've recorded myself - I forgot the dynamics at the start in the excitement of doing the recording but as the purpose was to make a first draft to check the timing I'm not too bothered.…
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Re: Live Lesson: Ocho Valses Poeticos by Enrique Granados
I was really looking forward to this but unfortunately my family have decided I have to be elsewhere. The UK have an annual 'bonfire night' on November 5th with lots of firework displays to…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Bach BWV 1007 Prelude
@Brett Gilbert I went to see Kevin last Saturday. A wonderful guitarist. He played Bach cello suite no 6 to open the concert. Looking forward to hearing you play this
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Blaise's Practice Diary - Sor's Gran Solo Op. 14
This is a mega piece Blaise. After hearing your Koshkin study I'm sure you'll do it well
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Derek's Lob der Thranen
@Eric Phillips Hi Eric. Yes - I found it like that the first time I tried it so I put it away onto my pile of pieces for the future (we'll have to compare piles sometime) but I was determined to do…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Derek Alba by Hans Haug

I have played this piece on and off for a long time - it's one of my favourites. I'd like to play it for the concert. The main problem is that I have played it for so long that I am now playing my…
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Derek Tango final by Piazzolla arranged Gary Ryan

This is another piece I started some time ago and put to one side. The piece is in 3 sections an ABA format but my main problem is that the closing A section is quite a bit different to the first A…
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Derek's Lob der Thranen

I started learning this piece about a year ago but keep putting away to concentrate on other things such as the challenges and some other pieces I am also trying to learn.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
This is a great (and difficult) piece. It's on my to do list so looking forward to see how you progress
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Eli's Portrait - Sergio Assad
This sounds good.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Calin's practice: Prelude in C minor, BWV 999
Looking forward to your recording Calin
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Interactive Practice Room: How I Start my Practice Everyday!
@Peter well done Peter. I shall make great use of this
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- 3 yrs ago
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