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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@joosje Absolutely lovely! Thanks for a beautiful interlude in my evening! Nice to meet a new composer.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise! I just listened to Pierri’s performance. I really enjoyed it. I think Villa Lobos would have as well. Lots of interesting rubato and dynamics as well.
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Dale Needles Thanks Dale! I had a lot of fun figuring out Ari’s ornaments. His explanations were all in Spanish which I don’t speak, but I enjoyed the process. It was quite freeing.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Jack Stewart You play this with real intention and direction, Jack. I really enjoyed listening. Thank you!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Ron Thanks Ron!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Eric Phillips Bravo Eric! You’ve really come a long way on this! When I run into a brick wall, I change direction for awhile, rest the challenge, and then return to my old friend at a later time.…
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The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Barney Thanks Barney! Today I memorized it. Amazing how that helped with the hard parts. When I first learned it, I never recorded it. I wonder if it was ever really as good as I remember it.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
@Barney That’s an old favorite of mine too! Thanks for sharing, Barney! I enjoyed it!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
Villa Lobos Choros #1 has always made me feel like tapping my toes. I incorporated a number of ornaments suggested by Ari Arango in his Tonebase video. I can't yet toss them off as effortlessly as he…
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The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Jack Stewart Wow! You took on the beast! Nice job keeping the ostinato steady and at a lower level, while bringing out the melody. Gabriel’s lesson was very helpful.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@Eric Phillips Our tonebuddies have a lot going on with HVL as well. All my grandparents emigrated from Norway, and I grew up playing Grieg violin and piano duets with my dad.…
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Mini Challenges!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Dale Needles I enjoyed your interpretation of this iconic prelude. Especially in the adagio section it might be fun to vary the colors of successive modulations. It’s so fun to revisit old friends!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Barney Lovely Barney! This one is my favorite too! I really enjoyed your interpretation!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
Thanks Eric. I really enjoyed those! @Eric Phillips
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Mini Challenges!
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Re: Home Country Hero Mini Challenge
@Eric Phillips Cool
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@joosje So beautiful, Joosje! You’ve inspired me to wake this one up and bring it to a new level. I love your interpretation!
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Steve Pederson I’ve ordered my blindfold!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@don So happy it’s helpful! I’ve learned a lot from Julien Bream. He’s a little “cheeky”, but he’s earned the right to be.
Marilyn Blodget
Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@joosje Thanks Joosje! It’s actually about time to change them again. Savarez high tension Alliance trebles and Cantiga basses.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Eric Phillips Wow! Great progress! I really enjoyed your performance. Regarding relaxation on the B section, have you practiced dotted rhythms both ways? I find that and time works best.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@don This is such a lovely piece. Nice start. Have you watched Julien Bream’s Villa Lobos masterclass on his estate in England? I think you’d enjoy it.
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Steve Pederson Thank you Steve! I love my guitar!
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
The Villa-Lobos Voyage!
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Eric Phillips This is really coming along Eric! I’ve never worked this piece up, but I have looked at it during this challenge. In the B section, my score suggests ppima (drag a strings 1-4) on the…
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Marilyn
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@Jack Stewart Thanks Jack!
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Marilyn
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Re: Week 3: "Composer's Corner: Exploring Villa-Lobos"
@don Thank you Don!
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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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