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Re: Week 2: Delving into Diverse Styles
@Eric Phillips Thanks Eric. I have a copy of her book 'Invitation to the Waltz' which has some really nice pieces in. I'm hoping to post a couple more before moving on to Spain!
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Around the World in 80 Strings Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Delving into Diverse Styles
@Spare Machine Thank you
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Around the World in 80 Strings Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Delving into Diverse Styles
Another piece by Tatiana Stachak that I am relearning. This time a piece described as a 'Tango Waltz' called Carmen. @Jack Stewart even more pressure this time Jack - you can see Jimi breathing down…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Around the World in 80 Strings Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Delving into Diverse Styles
Not exactly a new piece for me although I have just started relearning it and this time I hope to take more notice of the instructions in the score! This is just a quick recording direct to my phone.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Around the World in 80 Strings Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Delving into Diverse Styles
@martin sounds great Martin. I must admit that I am not familiar with this piece although I do have a copy of Llobet's arrangements and I play 3 or 4 of them.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Around the World in 80 Strings Challenge
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Re: Week 1: Improve your Recording Skills
@Khiem Nguyen Hi Khiem. I also think 30 degrees towards the bridge has a nice clarity but I also like the last video
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 1: Improve your Recording Skills
Hi Martin, Hi everyone. Following the three tests with mic placement that I posted earlier I have attached 3 videos of recordings at different room positions.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 1: Improve your Recording Skills
Hi All Managed to find some time to do part of this project. I have attached 3 audio files using different mic positions. 1 close to the fingerboard, 1 about 1m away and 1 pointing to the bridge from…
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Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Improve your Recording Skills
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Re: Week 1: A Fresh Start 🌻
@joosje It's already very expressive Joosje and it also looks to be quite secure already. I'm looking forward to hearing more of this piece.
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Fresh Start Challenge
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Re: Week 6: Triumph & Reflections
@Jack Stewart Thank you Jack. I think it probably sounds as though it is harder than it is. Although there are a couple of tricky bits (some of which are where I hesitated) it mainly fits well under…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Carcassi Challenge 💪
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Re: Week 6: Triumph & Reflections
@Carlo Martins Hi Carlo. That's a great idea. I don't know how it could be arranged but something like a weekly/monthly Zoom meeting where people can get together to exchange ideas as you say.
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Carcassi Challenge 💪
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Re: Week 6: Triumph & Reflections
I didn't realise we were in week 6 - I've just posted this in Week 5 and then tried to post it in week 6 but I clicked on Week 6 of the wrong challenge! One day I'll get something right!.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Carcassi Challenge 💪
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
I've just posted this in Week 5 - didn't realise we were in week 6. I set off practising no 17 with good intentions and although I have been practising it I didn't get round to posting a video.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: Week 5: Mastery in the Making
I've been practising Opus 60 no 17 since week 1 of this challenge but still not fully confident with it. I've attached a rough video of it but I was hoping that I would have played it better.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Carcassi Challenge 💪
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Re: Group 1
@Borbála Seres Wow Borbala, that's a lot of (very good) advice thank you very very much. I understand exactly what you are saying and I shall get to work on it this evening.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Enhance your rubato and legato playing
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Re: Group 1
Hi Borbala. This has been a very interesting and useful two week intensive and I've enjoyed taking part in it. I'm sorry that I haven't yet posted any videos for the first week but here is my attempt…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Enhance your rubato and legato playing
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Re: Group 1
@Giuseppe Gasparini Good to see you again Giuseppe!
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Enhance your rubato and legato playing
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Re: Week 1: Jumpstart Your Journey!
Hi all. I've been missing from these challenges for some months now. I've actually taken part in most of the one's that I missed but just didn't get round to making a video of myself!…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Carcassi Challenge 💪
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Re: Group 1
@Peter Graneis Hi Peter. Thank you very much for this TWI. I still haven't cracked it to my satisfaction but I keep working on it. I think the grouping in 5 exercise is very effective (probably works…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Improve Your Two-String Trills With Peter Graneis
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Re: Group 1
Hello Peter and fellow guitaists I was shown how to do this a few months ago by my teacher but I haven't seriously practised it since then as the pieces that I am currently playing and working on…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Improve Your Two-String Trills With Peter Graneis
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Re: Group 2
@Rick Lord Thanks Rick - that's very useful!
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Developing Right Hand Technique with Sanel Redžić
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Re: 🎆 ULTIMATE End of the Year tonebase Recital 🎆
@martin thanks Martin if it starts at 5pm UK time it should finish just after 6 so I shouldn't have a problem and you can slot me in whenever it suits you.…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: 🎆 ULTIMATE End of the Year tonebase Recital 🎆
@martin Hi Martin. How long do you think the concert will be? We have a Guitar Society meeting that night but not until 7:30 UK time it doesn't matter too much if I am a little late for that but I…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Community Concerts!
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Re: 🎆 ULTIMATE End of the Year tonebase Recital 🎆
Hi Martin I would like to play but as I've played at the previous 2 concerts I am happy to let others play if the concert is oversubscribed. I haven't really had a lot of time to take part in the…
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Community Concerts!
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Re: WEEK 1: Exploring Sor's Music!
@Rick Lord Sounds great Rick - it's a good job you mentioned the metronome - I thought I had a leak in a water pipe somewhere :-)
Derek
Derek
1 yr ago
Fernando Sor Challenge
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