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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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More Bach suites and sonatas

I would love to have some in depth focus on any of the suites and sonatas by Bach -lute, violin,, cello and / or keyboard. I have other suggestions but will present them separately so that we can see…
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Re: What technical problems are you currently struggling with on your instrument?
@Blaise Thanks Blaise. I’m guessing it will be 2-3 weeks before I can fully play. But then, at my age, recovery can be a bit slower. ‘but not having the instrument under the fingers is always…
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Re: What technical problems are you currently struggling with on your instrument?
@David Krupka Thanks David. I have to admit I’m not thrilled with playing nailless, but that could be due to inexperience. Ultimately I am hoping the break from fake nails will, somehow,…
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Re: What technical problems are you currently struggling with on your instrument?
@joosje Thanks Joosje. It was stupid carelessness on my part. 🙄Just when I was just about to re record the Sor op. 26 variations. Well, that’s going to have to wait.…
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Re: What technical problems are you currently struggling with on your instrument?
This is not exactly what you are asking for. I recently sliced the top side of my LH middle finger - with a serrated bread knife nonetheless, so I am probably out of playing for several weeks.…
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Re: Bach’s Chaconne - Where Do I Start? With Steve Goss!
This is a 50 year dream of mine. It was the first piece I heard on classical guitar when I started lessons ( John Williams album, Variations, which I purchased on the way home after signing up for…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
@Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise. It's good to hear from you. Participation has gotten pretty sparse this last month or so. Not sure what is going with Tonebase.…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
@joosje Thanks Joosje. Though I'm not ready to accept that I have mastered Var. 4 (or any of it, for that matter). Thanks for pointing out my error in the Var. 4 B section.…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
@Wai Thanks Wai. It's a 7 minute piece because I can't play it at the tempo that others play it (Patrik Kleemola - 5:46, Jeffrey McFadden - 4:54!!). If I can clean it up at my current tempo I will be…
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Re: Perfect performing practicing .. hmmmm...
These are wonderful performances Lars. It is hard for me to imagine recording 3 pieces at one go, as challenging as these are. I have always liked the Capricho Arabe, though I have never played it.…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
Sor Op. 26 Variations Update It has been quite a while since I posted anything. This set of variations has really been a challenge for me. Well, it is getting close - very slowly.…
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Re: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
That was beautiful, Wai. Your phrasing and tone are excellent. That is a very effective arrangement. I just back into town after a week with my brother and his family in Chicago and this is the first…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@David Krupka Hey David, I have considered (well, sort of) playing without nails. I have played, briefly w/o nails and didn't care for it. But that is hardly a fair comparison.…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@Eric Phillips You continue your impressive work on lute, Eric. Do you have a sense of whether the RH lute technique makes a significant difference on the sound of the lute and the pieces.…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@Eric Phillips This sounds great, Eric. I just watched a video by Luthval playing 2 Haulberriys by Attaignant. You are certainly in the ballpark with his tempo and your playing is very good.…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@Eric Phillips That was lovely Eric. I thought it was going to be a Beach Boys tune at first (Help me Rhona. Help, help me Rhona....sorry - it's the age thing).…
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Re: Catedral Barrios
@Manolis That was excellent, Manolis. It is a very challenging piece (or, rather, it looks like it - I have never played it). You have a very impressive command of the music.…
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Re: Bach courante and recording practice
@joosje This performance of the A section was beautiful, Joosje. I am completely convinced by your tempo. It is very stately and elegant. It was also watching your 'deep dive' into arriving at your…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@Eric Phillips Update / correction. Tiptonic - (one word) and Alaska pik (not nail). Tiptonic is a system that uses adhesive but is apparently designed to be removed and reused.…
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Re: Bach courante and recording practice
Joosje, that was beautiful. Your tone and phrasing were excellent. I listened to Petrit Ceku and John Feely and they play the courante quite fast (which is nice) but I found your tempo actually quite…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@Eric Phillips The one's I use are glue on, not removable from Strings by Mail. They are not very good for my nails, but my nails are unusable anyway. There were some removable nails that used glue…
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Re: Eric's Lute Corner
@Eric Phillips That is sounding pretty musical to me. Your lute playing continues to improve and shine.🌞 I use all fake nails on my RH (a, m, and i) because my nails have deteriorated so bad.…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
@Manolis Thanks Manolis. I'll look at your suggestion of a full (5 string) barre. I'm not sure it would work though, because the 2nd beat (G chord ) has an open g string.…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
@Eric Phillips Thanks Eric. I continue to do the slow practice on the 4th. It is slowly getting better. It may be a couple of weeks before I can actually put this together at a reasonable tempo.…
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Re: Sor Op.26 Variations
Op 25 4th Variation complete This is the 4th variations played slowly. It is rough but it is mostly intact. Hopefully it will continue to improve and increase in tempo.
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