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Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
California Central Coast
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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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Re: Week 4: Etude Extravaganza!
@Jack Stewart Thank you Jack! I hope you had some great lessons at GFA.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 4: Etude Extravaganza!
I consider the La Catedral Prelude to be an extension of the Sor B minor etude that I posted earlier in the challenge. They both feature a melodic melody line supported by harmonic arpeggios.…
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2 yrs ago
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The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 4: Etude Extravaganza!
@Dale Needles Great job Dale! What a workout!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 4: Etude Extravaganza!
@Eric Phillips Always a pleasure to hear you, Eric. I really enjoy your tone and relaxed manner of playing.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
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The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@JUAN ALONSO Thank you Juan!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Andre Bernier Thanks Andre.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@joosje Very nicely done Joosje. I really enjoyed your interpretation. Enjoy your daughter’s wedding. That is such a special time.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Eric Phillips You play those so beautifully and comfortably! A real pleasure to listen to. Thanks for sharing! I can tell you really enjoy them.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Blaise Laflamme My Segovia edition does have repeat signs on the b section. I like having a second go on that. It’s too pretty to be so short.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Barney That’s such a great arpeggio workout! Nicely done!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Barney Agreed!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Barney Such wonderful memories!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Eric Phillips it’s preparing you!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Eric Phillips Fun! Nice playing! That’s a real iron pumper, especially for 3&4.
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2 yrs ago
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The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Barney Wow! That’s a challenging one! It’s nice to dust off our old friends. It’s coming along very nicely. I studied all of these many many years ago with Turan Kamal,…
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
@Eric Phillips Thanks Eric.
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
Oops! Here's For Study in B Minor.
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2 yrs ago
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The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Meanderings!
Sor's Etude in B Minor, Op. 35 No. 22, was one of the first Sor etudes I learned. I've always enjoyed it. One of the techniques I used to bring out the melody was damping the repeating 4th string F#…
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2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Barrios Mini Challenge ✒
@Fernando Ruiz Diaz Thank you Fernando!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
Mini Challenges! 👐
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Re: Week 2: Technique Tango!
Wonderful! I look forward to hearing you! @Steve Pederson
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Barrios Mini Challenge ✒
@joosje Thanks Joosje!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
Mini Challenges! 👐
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Re: 4 Pieces I am Taking to The GFA Conference in NYC ( for private lessons I am taking there).
@Jack Stewart Awesome!
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 2: Technique Tango!
@Eric Phillips When I played this piece over 40 years ago, I never loved it. It was interesting to me as a technical study, but not as a piece of music. I guess I’m saying I understand how you feel.…
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Marilyn
2 yrs ago
The Etude Extravaganza! 🥳
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Re: Week 2: Technique Tango!
@Steve Pederson That’s coming along nicely Steve. To shape the melody a little more you might want to paint rainbows with your phrases and lighten the bass and inner voices.…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: 4 Pieces I am Taking to The GFA Conference in NYC ( for private lessons I am taking there).
@Jack Stewart Bravo Jack! How wonderful to have private lessons lined up at the festival! What a wonderful experience. Remember to be kind to yourself and enjoy every moment!
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2 yrs ago
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