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Re: The Joys of playing easy pieces (for those aging fingers and wrists...)
The beauty about the guitar is that it give pleasure to anyone at any level. You play whatever makes you happy and whatever is within your ability. I am in my advancing years and there are more years…
Michelle Roper
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Re: Group 1
@Ariel Elijovich Thank you I really enjoyed that video and it was very helpful. Regards Michelle
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2 mths ago
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Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 2
@Mark de Beer Hello Mark and also Jack. Thank you so much for taking the time to give me a solution to my problem. But I have to also ask you to please forgive me when I say that I am not fond of any…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Which guitar player from the past would you love to meet?
@John Mardinly I thought that as I have seen him interviewed a number of times. He comes across as a very genuine. person and his playing style is very relaxed and calm.…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
Hi Arturo For some reason I am not able to upload a video. He tells me that the file is not able to be uploaded. I am videoing on a Macbook pro using the video function and it plays on Quicktime…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Which guitar player from the past would you love to meet?
@John Mardinly who was the nicest??
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Which guitar player from the past would you love to meet?
@Ken Rosser Hi Ken two of my favourites. I like Julian Bream but I always thought John Williams was a little better. My guitar teacher said John Williams was boring because he never made any mistakes.…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
Hi My name is Michelle and I am from Australia. I have only been learning guitar for about 15 months, so I am looking to learn as much as I can. Especially how to play more relaxed and with good…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Avoiding Exponential Left-Hand Tension with Arturo Castro Nogueras
@martin Hello Martin I have signed up but did not opt for zoom because of the time difference. I just assumed that the lessons would be recorded for viewing at a later time.…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Out of tune guitar Leyenda Tutorial
She appeared to be playing a spruce top guitar and they are normally brighter in sound than a cedar top. I thought it sounded good but I'm a five minute guitarist and therefore no where near as…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: What is the longest you've ever gone without your guitar?
@John Mardinly Hi John I don't have a silent guitar but I do use guitar lift for my guitar and love it. The suction cups hold the guitar very steady and because it is customisable you can set your…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: What is the longest you've ever gone without your guitar?
I have travelled several times to Europe without my guitar and I have to say that I was lonely without my guitar. I play every day and I just love that time I spend playing my guitar.…
Michelle Roper
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2 mths ago
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Re: Release Review: Łukasz Kuropaczewski's Practice Principles
@David That's a great point and I hope they follow that up. Cheers Michelle
Michelle Roper
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3 mths ago
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Re: Release Review: Łukasz Kuropaczewski's Practice Principles
This was one of the best webinars to date on ToneBase. I love his method and I will be using his method from now on. So thank you thank you thank you Lukasz for sharing that technique with us.…
Michelle Roper
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3 mths ago
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Re: Practice Habits to Accelerate Progress - with Chelsea Tanner
Hello Chelsea, Thank you for taking the time to share with us tips and tricks for better practice and ways of improving. There is much that was said that I found to not only very useful but addressed…
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Tee Shirts
Hey Ladies and Gentlemen, I love the Tonebase tee shirts. Does anyone know if they sell them and if so where on the website are they located? If not maybe Tonebase might consider selling some merch…
Michelle Roper
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Re: Embarrassing Moments.
@Michael Shirk Hi Michael You are soooo right. Most people associate guitar to an acoustic guitar strumming a tune that they are familiar with. I have been learning Spanish Romance which is a…
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Re: Embarrassing Moments.
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary How true. Classical guitar is an amazing instrument. But I guess we all have those embarrassing moments that years later we remember and then enjoy a chuckle.…
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Re: Embarrassing Moments.
@Steven Bornfeld I like that. "Get new friends!" They are nice people but I can understand, to a point, why people who don't play any instrument have an expectation that just because you are then you…
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Re: Embarrassing Moments.
@Dave McLellan That was well done. I often wonder what would happen if a player broke a string half way through a performance. Although I would imagine those performing concerts would obviously have…
Michelle Roper
Michelle_Roper
4 mths ago
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Re: Embarrassing Moments.
@Stephen Holland Thanks Stephen I will look at that piece you mentioned. Cheers
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Re: Embarrassing Moments.
@Jacques farmer I knew what you meant and great advice. Cheers
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Embarrassing Moments.
I am sure that this topic will resinate with many players as I am sure that everyone, at some stage, has had an embarrassing moment when playing. That moment when you wish there was a hole you could…
Michelle Roper
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4 mths ago
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Re: You know you're a classical guitar nerd when ...
Eric you have made my Sunday. "Touche"
Michelle Roper
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5 mths ago
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Re: You know you're a classical guitar nerd when ...
When you tuck you guitar into bed and kiss it good night.
Michelle Roper
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5 mths ago
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