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Re: Week 4: Classical Crescendos @Barney Thanks Barney! The transcription is not by Elliott Fisk. We’re up in Yosemite right now so I can’t tell you who transcribed it.
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Re: Week 4: Classical Crescendos @Wai Thanks for your kind words, Wai. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Re: Week 4: Classical Crescendos @Jack Stewart Thank you Jack! I have also played it on harpsichord and piano. The melody is written in the same octave, but of course sounds an octave lower on guitar, so the harmonies are closer,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos @Calin Lupa Awesome Calin! It’s a challenge for all of us. I need to follow my own advice!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: Classical Crescendos Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in A Major K208 was originally composed for harpsichord. It is lovely on both guitar and harpsichord-- of course its easier on a keyboard.…
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Memories @Blaise Laflamme Yes indeed!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos It’s always interesting to listen to other’s interpretations. When we live with a piece long enough we relax into our own voice. @Jack Stewart
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos @Calin Lupa This is such an exciting challenge. Your fingers are flying! I worked on this off and on for many years. At this point I would recommend slowing way down,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos @Jack Stewart Really lovely playing, Jack! Your phrasing flowed with such ease and beauty. I can tell you’ve lived with this engaging Sarabande for some time.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos @Jack Stewart What a great project, Jack! I really enjoyed your performance. I’ve never played a Mazurka. This is a fun one!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos @martin A guitar cello! Amazing! Such a great performance! Thanks for sharing, Martin.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: Classical Crescendos @Wai Gorgeous Wai! I really like your transcription. Robert de Visee used to play Louis XIV off to dreamland at Versailles, as I recall. Such resonant tone!
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Memories @Blaise Laflamme How lovely Blaise! Gorgeous tone and phrasing! Truly a gem. Thanks Steve!
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Re: Week 3: Melodic Memories @Barney Wonderful Barney! I really enjoyed your performance! Beautiful tone, nice contrast of color, and played from your soul!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Whispers of Wood @Wai Thank you Wai! I loved it! The sounds of nature add a whole new dimension of enjoyment.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Whispers of Wood @Jack Stewart You’re well on your way Jack. I’ve learned so much from Greg’s lessons on Chopin piano repertoire. Also, with the memorization you’ve done, you know where you’re going,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Whispers of Wood @Jack Stewart Thanks for introducing me to this lovely Chopin Mazurka. And memorized! Good for you. At this point I often ask myself what is the story I’m trying to tell. That’s the fun part.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1: Whispers of Wood @Wai So lovely Wai! I listened to your performance while simultaneously listening to nightingale song on YouTube. I was specifically listening for intervals in the birdsong that I could hear in your…
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Re: Week 2: Vibrations and Virtuosos @Barney That is so awesome! What wonderful memories participation in the arts as high school students can evoke—for the rest of our lives!
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody." @Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise! It’s a fun one despite the tricky bits!
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody." How exciting! Have a memorable, meaningful, marvelous trip! @Dale Needles
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody." @Dale Needles Thanks so much Dale! Your encouragement means a lot.
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody." @Jack Stewart Thank you Jack! I think all musical experiences that we love help us. My Dad and I used to play piano violin duets on Sunday afternoons. I’m sure that helped.
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody." @Wai I totally agree!
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Re: Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody." @Barney Thanks Barney! The Spanish classics sing so beautifully on our instruments.
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- 1 yr ago
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Marilyn Blodget

Marilyn

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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.