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Re: The Joys of playing easy pieces (for those aging fingers and wrists...)
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11 days ago
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Re: The Joys of playing easy pieces (for those aging fingers and wrists...)
@Jose You probably already know the wonderful guitar and voice version of "Alfonsina y el mar" by Elizabeth Roma and her daughter Rita Payes, if not this is the link: https://youtu.…
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11 days ago
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Re: The Joys of playing easy pieces (for those aging fingers and wrists...)
@Jose I love to play the same pieces! Which version of "Alfonsina y El Mar" do you play?
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12 days ago
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Re: Arranging for Guitar: Gracias a La Vida by Violeta Parra
@Emmanuel The file of the score is no more available at this link. Maybe someone who in the past downloaded it could upload it again on this thread...?
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2 mths ago
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Re: Chord changes - most efficient way to practice them?
Having in my youth used the guitar only to accompany songs, when I approached classical guitar a couple of years ago I tended to change chords even when the strings were not played all at once.…
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3 mths ago
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Re: Fingernail Problems and possible solutions
@Phil For the time being and as long as I continue to play classical guitar, I have no intention of removing the acrygel (not acrylic!) nail on the 4 fingers of my right hand.…
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11 mths ago
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Re: Fingernail Problems and possible solutions
For the same reasons mentioned (weak and hooked nails) I have been using reconstructed nails, first in gel and now even better in acrygel, for a few years with much satisfaction.…
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Re: Let's Talk Guitar Supports! (MOVED TO FEB 1st)
@António Fernandes In the last 2 years I tried 5 supports and now have happily landed on Embracing Guitar too! The only downside for me is that it is more difficult to carry, as I have a soft case,…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Need a beginner routine
No longer being a youngster, as the 40 years in orchestra would lead one to believe, and imagining that guitar is a hobby, I agree with Marc (and his practical suggestion) that the main thing is to…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Let's Talk Guitar Supports! (MOVED TO FEB 1st)
@Bill Young T Thanks for sharing your experience! I have seen already the standing support but I feel it is not what I need, maybe because besides being tall I am also quite old, and I prefer to sit.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Let's Talk Guitar Supports! (MOVED TO FEB 1st)
@Bill Young Thanks a lot, Bill, really a lot of valuable information!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Let's Talk Guitar Supports! (MOVED TO FEB 1st)
@Stefano P.S.: I would only add that EmbracingGuitar is not the most convenient to carry....
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1 yr ago
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Re: Let's Talk Guitar Supports! (MOVED TO FEB 1st)
Hi, my experience is that I have tried many of these supports, starting with the 2 type of Ergoplay (with the same Eric's issue with the padding), then Guitarlift for a long time,…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Sign-Up: PERFECTING MUSICAL EXPRESSION WITH BORBÁLA SERES
Thank you very much, Borbàla is an immense source of inspiration for me!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Borbála Seres: Quick Tips to Improve your Technique and Musical Expression!
Thank you Martin and Tonebase, Borbàla is for me a great inspiration, she has a unique and moving way to interpret any piece, and she is a very kind and available teacher.…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Phil Goldenberg: Better Nails for Better Tone
Hi Phil, I have a question about hook nails (sorry for my poor English, I am Italian...). I have such nails in my RH (see picture) and they hook on strings, expecialy with rest stroke.…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Group 2
Thanks! "Zoom Check-In: Friday, June 24th"???
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Stefano.2
2 yrs ago
Increase Legato Playing in Both Hands with TY
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Re: Sign-Up: Increase Legato Playing in Both Hands in Two Weeks with TY!
Please sign me up too, thanks!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Group 2
Good evening from Italy, thanks Martin for your suggestions. I could practice only a little bit but I felt the meaning and utility of this exercise. I hadn’t time to record myself yet but I will try…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Sign-Up: Increase your Left-Hand Fitness with Slurs!
Me too, if still possible
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2 yrs ago
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Re: 4th tonebase Community Concert!
I've lost the event... would it be possible to watch its recording?
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Interactive Masterclass with Martin! (Optimized for Non-US-Timezones)
Hallo, I wonder if after the event is it possible to watch this masterclass (and other events, as Community Cncerts, as well) that have been realized on Zoom, thanks!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Bach-Inspired Pop and Rock Songs by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and more!
https://youtu.be/rwHPWGPscDA I have the impression it is where Paul Simon got inspiration for his "American tune"
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2 yrs ago
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