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Re: Do you play louder when performing live?
@David Krupka Both! It depends on whether we need courage or absolution.
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1 mth ago
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Re: Do you play louder when performing live?
I too have shared this experience. What has helped me the most is regularly playing for a group of friends. We get together for a āsoirĆ©eā once a month with a potluck dinner, wine, and making music.ā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
1 mth ago
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Re: Week 2: Deep Dive into Dynamics!
@JUAN ALONSO nice tone Juan! One suggestion: This piece is in 3/4 time. Make sure you are counting 1,2,3 in each measure. Your 16th notes are not counted correctly.ā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
1 mth ago
Carcassi Challenge
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Re: Week 3: Overcoming Obstacles
@joosje How fun! Very well played, and such an inspirational setting!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
1 mth ago
Carcassi Challenge
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Re: Group 2
Hi Peter! I am comfortable doing cross string trills aimp. May I just practice your exercises using my fingering? Iām trying to avoid negative string crossings, although they are not a problem for me.ā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
2 mths ago
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Blaise Laflamme Thank you Blaise! So you want to listen to all 20 minutes of it? Maybe I can shave off a minute or twoā but Iām no speedster. I appreciate your support!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
3 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Jack Stewart Have you considered going to a nail salon? I tore my m fingernail halfway down the quick in early December- painful and debilitating. My nail salon repaired it with dipped powder andā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Jack Stewart I felt the same way that you do about tackling the Chaconne. But small sections over lots of time can begin to see it come to life. But there is so much beautiful music we can focus on.
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Jack Stewart Thanks Jack! I actually began with the 32nd note sections and memorized them. I found it impossible to read those passages and play them with any fluidity.ā¦
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Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Dale Needles Thank you Dale! I appreciate your encouragement!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Andre Bernier Thanks Andre. Consistent intentional work over time is always the key to making progress toward our goals. Iām glad Iām getting to know the Chaconne.
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Barney Thanks Barney! Itās such a privilege to spend time with Bach and try to understand what he was saying about life and love and eternity through the Chaconne.ā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Barney what edition are you using?
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Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 3: What We've Challenged!!!
@JUAN ALONSO What a lovely piece, very well played!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Dale Needles Wow! You played that with such conviction. It stretches my musical palate, but I may become a believer. It was fun to watch your fingers crawling all over the fretboard-kind of likeā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Barney What a gorgeous atmosphere you created! Beautiful tone and phrasing. It feels like youāve lived with this piece for quite awhile.
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Barney So beautiful, Barney! I loved everything about your performance! Youāve inspired me to give it a try. Youāll be my teacher!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
When Martin challenged us to tackle a Monster piece, the Bach Chaconne was my first choice. I've long been interested in learning it, and tried for a bit with the Andres Segovia transcription,ā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 4: What We've Ignited!!!
@Dale Needles Thank you for presenting this quite challenging and brand new to me piece. You play with real direction and commitment! Carlevaro has a real champion in you!ā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 4: What We've Ignited!!!
@JUAN ALONSO Two gorgeous pieces, beautifully expressed, Juan! Thanks for sharing and happy 2024!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
@Lars KjĆøller-Hansen Wow! Thatās great Lars! What an awesome project! I really enjoyed your interpretation. God Jul!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
@Wai Beautiful Wai! I loved your performance! Las Folias was danced to a set choreography in the court of Louis XIV. This was notated by Feuillet. My daughter studied Baroque dance with a leadingā¦
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
4 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 2: What we've experienced!!!
@Stefanie Mosburger-Dalz so evocative and poetic Stefanie! Iāve never heard this beforeāthanks for the introduction to Konstantin Vasiliev. Absolutely beautiful! Iād love to learn it.
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
5 mths ago
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End of the Year Challenge: Your Progress!
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Eric Phillips Beautiful! I really enjoyed your phrasing!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
5 mths ago
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Fernando Sor Challenge
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Re: WEEK 4: Fernando Sor for Everyone!!
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary Lovely! Thatās real progress, Nijwm. This is a jewel you can enjoy for years!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
5 mths ago
Fernando Sor Challenge
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I began studying piano as a child and added classical guitar as a young adult. While teaching and raising a family, I always have found time for music in my life. I enjoy the challenge and the connection.
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