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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Andre Bernier very nice progress Andre!
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@don Interesting! We watched a nature program this week where researchers played sounds of very elusive monkeys in Madagascar in order to lure them to their cameras.
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@don Great start on this Don. You play with such ease. The a section is very waltzable! As with every new piece we learn, the challenging parts just require isolation and slow practice.…
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Re: Group 4
@Eduardo Inestal Thanks Eduardo!
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Marilyn
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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Group 4
@Eduardo Inestal Ha! Thanks Eduardo. How do you recommend increasing speed while maintaining relaxation?
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1 yr ago
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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Group 4
Take 2 with metronome. On the 6th string Rasgueado and subsequent 4 string I used the 4 finger tremolo. Thanks Eduardo.
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1 yr ago
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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Group 4
Eduardo's scale exercise
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Marilyn
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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@don Thanks Don. I’ve lived with it for a while.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Jack Stewart Your sound without nails is fine, but I know I would be kicking and screaming without them. I used and replaced “ salon nails” on damaged fingers for about 9 months.…
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Marilyn
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Dale Needles Thanks Dale
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Song and Dance Challenge
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Re: Group 4
@Eduardo Inestal Thanks Eduardo! I will work on your suggestions!
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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
@Eric Phillips I’d say you’ve got some Spanish soul there Eric! What a fun piece and a convincing performance!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Spanish Music Mini Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Jack Stewart So why are you going nailless? In a pinch I have used “ nail powder” at my local salon. It always destroys the nail bed and has taken me as long as 6 months to bring back healthy nails.…
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise!
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Marilyn
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Jack Stewart A lovely piece—new to me . So many ornaments- very French! Well done!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@David Krupka Thanks David. It is such a beautiful melody instrumentally. It doesn’t need words
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Rhythmic Revelations
@Jack Stewart Yeah, maybe. That happens to all of us from time to time. But you certainly have a heart!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Song and Dance Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Andre Bernier Thanks so much Andre!
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1 yr ago
The Song and Dance Challenge
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Re: Week 1: Rhythmic Revelations
@Jack Stewart Thanks Jack! Such a fun combo with If I only had a Brain
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Song and Dance Challenge
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
@Jack Stewart Thanks for your kind words Jack!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Group 4
@Emma Thanks Emma
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Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Group 4
@Spare Machine Thanks. It’s fun to learn new tricks!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Week 2: Ballads and Barcarolles
Cavatina by Stanley Myers (lyrics: He was Beautiful by Cleo Laine) To me this has always been a song - even without words.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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The Song and Dance Challenge
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Re: Group 4
@Andre Bernier Thanks Andre. Glad it helped.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Interpreting Spanish Music with Eduardo Inestal
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Re: Week 1: Rhythmic Revelations
@David Krupka Thanks David! We once had a tarantula who would stop by every evening as my husband played his banjo. He would listen for a few minutes and then mosy on. But he was a regular.
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1 yr ago
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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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