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I started classical guitar when I was about 20. I had been playing rock guitar for several years and decided to change. I had no idea what classical guitar was so, after signing up for lessons I bought a record (I go way back) of John Williams playing Bach's Chaconne. I remember thinking "Wow, I am going to learn That?!" I am still thinking 'Wow, I am going to learn That!!'
30 years ago I attended graduate school in Music History at U of W. My guitar playing has ebbed and flowed over the years, but now that I have retired, I am determined to devote much more time to it.

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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Jim King Thanks Jim. Nothing like a good rant to clear the sinuses.😄
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Blaise Laflamme I'm shameless, Blaise - I steal from anybody.😄 I do like listening to other instruments (especially original for the piece). It, theoretically,…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@don Thanks Don.
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Barney Thanks Barney. Perhaps I just needed to rant to clear my head.🙂
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise. I have started focussing on cellist on this piece. I am interested in how that will translate when I fully begin to incorporate them into my playing.
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Barney Thanks, Barney. This recording was a big sigh of relief. Hopefully I can iron out the final technical difficulties and dig a little deeper musically.
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise. It was such a relief to make this recording. Still needs lots of work but I feel I at least have a solid foundation to begin that work.
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Blaise Laflamme This is beautiful, Blaise. The composition is wonderful and your performance is amazing. I am so absolutely envious of your tonal control and your phrasing.…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
Sor Etude op.6.6. (Yes That one) Well, after my fairly successful recording of BWV 1009 I thought I would try this Etude again. This went much better. Still lots to work on but I am relieved it all…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
BWV 1009 Prelude This has been a long time coming but I feel this is a pretty good recording. A few glitches and I still have tone issues but, all in all, I am reasonably happy with this.…
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Fingernail Problems and possible solutions

I have recently posted about my ongoing frustrations with weak and deteriorating fingernails. I have tried many versions of fake nails, both glue on and adhesive based.…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
I am sorry my issues are dominating what should be a forum for celebrating and showcasing our progress and achievements. I really do appreciate the helpful and concerned response I have received.…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Marilyn Blodget Thanks for the suggestion Marilyn. I have not tried a professional salon yet. I guess my hesitation is that the purpose of fingernails is very specific to guitar playing and I don't…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Barney @Jiří Brodil Thanks for your suggestions. I have actually tried both systems but both created problems of their own for me. The glue on Guitar Player Nails started to deteriorate my nails and…
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Marilyn Blodget This is really impressive, Marilyn! You have a good grasp of the middle section. I think that is a great idea to start with the middle section.…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Dale Needles Thanks Dale. As I just mentioned to Barney, I decided to pull the video because I could not listen to it. I think my nail problems are the source of my playing problems.…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
@Barney Thanks Barney. I decided to delete the video. I couldn't stand to listen to it. I seem to have a harder and harder time playing over these last several months.…
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Re: WEEK 6: What We've Achieved!!!
Sor Etude op. 6.6 I have really been frustrated with my playing over the last month. I have been working on this piece and BWV 1009 Prelude almost exclusively.…
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Barney Really beautiful, Barney. You always have such beautiful tone and phrasing. Any chance you'll have all 3 movements altogether.? It would be great to hear you play the complete sonatina?…
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Re: WEEK 5: What We've Aspired!!!
@Dale Needles Amazing Dale. What an accomplishment. All aspects of your playing are spot on, Your tonal palette, dynamics and phrasing really bring this difficult piece to life. Great job
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Re: Bach Lute suite BWV 996
I have used the Sharon Isben / Rosalind Tureck edition for years. Isbin was the first guitarist that I heard using cross string trills in an elaborate way.…
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Re: WEEK 4: What We've Ignited!!!
@Dale Needles This is great, Dale. Now for the complete performance! You are doing an amazing job of making this very challenging music come to life.
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Re: WEEK 4: What We've Ignited!!!
@JUAN ALONSO Beautiful playing, Juan. You have a wonderful feel for this music.
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Re: WEEK 3: What We've Challenged!!!
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise.
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Re: WEEK 3: What We've Challenged!!!
@Blaise Laflamme That was beautiful, Blaise. Both the piece and the performance.
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