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Re: What livestreams would you like to see on tonebase?
How about a course on Arranging Movie themes/Popular music for Solo Classical guitar. Perhaps someone like David Jaggs , who has done this type of work, could be invited to do a livestream(s) for us.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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- Discussion of the Week!
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Reaper issue?

Has anyone in our community had a problem with the audio recording stopping midstream before completing your performance using Reaper? any solution? I am using Windows 11,…
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- updated 1 yr ago
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Re: Group 1
@Arturo Castro Nogueras @Ariel Elijovich Thank you very much Arturo for sharing your wisdom and advice on this important topic. Also, Ariel for your added contribution --it is very informative and…
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- 1 yr ago
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- Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: The Meteoric Talent and Human Tragedy of Jacqueline du Pré
Amazing , emotional story! Thanks Daniel for sharing this with us!
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Guitar Q&A: Ask Away with Martin!
@martin Hi Martin, I was not available to watch live, but just watched the replay. Thank you very much for your excellent detailed answer to my question about fast scales in HVL #7.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's your favorite movie soundtrack?
@John Luffingham @martin Great idea John! Perhaps Martin could ask David Jaggs if he would be interested to providing some training to the guitarists at Tonebase in "Arranging Movie and popular tunes…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Lars Kjøller-Hansen Thanks Lars! I appreciate the reminder about Rafael's exercises. I'm trying to pass a plateau in speed before it collapses. Perhaps I need more patience...
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: What's your favorite movie soundtrack?
@Jay Alan Jay - I really like the dark Godfather themes from Godfather II even more than the main theme from the first film.
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's your favorite movie soundtrack?
@martin It would be great to have someone with specific experience in this area, teach us how to create beautiful classical guitar arrangements of movie themes. Anyone else like this idea?
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's your favorite movie soundtrack?
@Ken Grier Yes, many amazing pieces (primarily Chopin) in this incredible movie.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's your favorite movie soundtrack?
@Ravi I love the music from Lawrence of Arabia. How do you like the theme played during the magnificent desert rescue scene leading up to and including when the camels cross?
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's your favorite movie soundtrack?
El Cid Ben Hur Star Wars Somewhere in Time Rudy
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Group 1
@Arturo Castro Nogueras I understand, thanks Arturo! I look forward to your next video!
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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- Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
Is this three step process used intuitively (after it is internalized) when playing pieces? Please explain how the legato line can be maintained if pressure is released in the "relax" step.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
Hello Arturo, It's great to see you again and I look forward to your expert advice on achieving relaxation in our left hand. This is key to obtaining better fluidity,…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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- Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Guitar Q&A: Ask Away with Martin!
For the fast scales in HVL Etude #7, how did you achieve your lighting fast speed? Did you position your right hand and fingers angles a certain way? What was your RH fingering and did you use free…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Calin Lupa Yes, I'm using the Guitarlift now. If I find the exact spot for the suction cups, they stick pretty well, and the guitar is stable and in good position.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Calin Lupa I understand about the footstool and the non-slip cloths. In the past I've always used the footstool, as it seems the best for position and stability.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Calin Lupa Bravo, Calin!! All of the interpretive tools you are using results in beautiful music making. This was a wonderful performance, which I enjoyed very much.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Fast Scales with Grisha

Would it be possible to invite Grisha Goryechev for a live tutorial on playing fast scales? He is amazing, so it would be great for him to discuss position, angle and movement of arm, hand ,…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
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- Livestream Ideas
Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Jack Stewart I agree this is your best version. Excellent. Bravo!!
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Martin He is beautiful , Martin! May the force be with him!!! Notice the perfect curved fingers on both hands....he is ready for the guitar, haha.
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Martin Wow!!!!!! This is so wonderful, Martin. Congratulations to you and your wife! Welcome to the world little Franz! All the best to you and your family!
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Sam Greenblatt Thanks Sam. That book title is the one I was searching for, and apparently no longer available. In any case, I'm glad you have it so you can share some of Duarte's versions with us.…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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Re: Week 4: Serenade Showcase
@Raul Guzman Vidal Bravo Raul! This is your best version so far. It's not an easy piece to play well. You have all the notes under your fingers. I suggest you now listen back closely with critical…
- Barney
- 1 yr ago
- Villa-Lobos Extravaganza!
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