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Re: Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
@Wai Nice work on the Fantasia. I learned a lot from watching you and Evangelina playing the pi runs. It’s interesting how our posts and responses to them encourage our exploration. Thanks Wai.
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Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
@Jack Stewart Thank you so much Jack! Albeniz is definitely one of my favorites for the guitar. He’s so very Spanish- and evidently he was a very nice guy.…
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1 yr ago
Mini Challenges!
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
@David Krupka Thank you David!
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1 yr ago
Mini Challenges!
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
@Todd Berry Thanks Todd!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Mini Challenges!
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
@Dale Needles Thank you Dale. I would love to spend time in Granada! It’s on my list!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Mini Challenges!
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Re: Spanish Music Mini Challenge
Granada, composed for piano by Isaac Albeniz, has always been a piece I've loved. I used to play the Segovia version, but my left hand was always stressed.…
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Re: Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
@Dale Needles Great work on this new to me piece. I look forward to enjoying your progress!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
@joosje Thank you Joosje. I really appreciate your suggestions. I worked on it for about 3 hours this morning, and read through it all. There are parts I can play with relative ease and enjoyment,…
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 1: Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
OK Martin! You ‘re on! You suggested the Chaconne, and I figure if I’m going to ever play it in my lifetime, I need to start now. First challenge, which edition?…
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Monsters of Nylon!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@martin Fine by me!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Andre Bernier That was lovely! Thanks for sharing!
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1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@don I just listened to Debussy’s performance. I’ve played Clair de Lune on piano throughout my life. His rhythm was especially interesting to me. If this is what he intended,…
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@joosje Very lovely, and definitely appropriate for this challenge! Thank you! I really enjoyed them.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@don Whar a lovely piece! I like it much better as a children’s song. Perhaps the composer’s sister found solace in this music.
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1 yr ago
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Mini Challenges!
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@joosje Thank you Joosje! Yes, Troldhaugen was lovely! It’s fun that you were there too! I enjoyed peering in the windows of Grieg’s composing hut. Those images return to me when I play his music.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@don And that initial emotional connection is the “hook” that inspires us to dive into a piece. That may change over time and experience.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@don That is so true! Thank you so much for sharing! I have fallen in love with so many pieces over the years and I find there is a sweet spot for reviewing them.…
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Jack Stewart Thank you Jack! Again have a wonderful vacation!
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1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Dale Needles Thank you Dale!
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1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Steve Pederson Thank you so much Steve.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@don Thanks Don! I totally agree about revisiting the oldies but goodies! If we live long enough we get a lot of those with a little rust along the edges. You inspired me to give this one a go.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Barney Thanks Barney! Yep- we’re all in this together.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
Prelude 5 of Villa Lobos has long been one of my favorites. We've got to dust these treasures off from time to time, or they sink into the tarpit of ex-repertoire. I've almost memorized it
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Blaise Laflamme Ha! Take ‘em out, then put ‘em in! It’s nice to have options!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@Jack Stewart Groovy! Bon Voyage!
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1 yr ago
Mini Challenges!
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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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