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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: Kick-Off for the End-Of-The-Year Community Concert Challenge!
@Martin "Enjoy the sun" 😂 - I just noticed that Lisbon is expected to have rain throughout December, pretty much every day. Oh well, it will still be fun.…
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Re: Kick-Off for the End-Of-The-Year Community Concert Challenge!
I am excited to see the return of the Community Concerts (well.... it does bring back memories of forgetfulness and fumbling🤔) and the Community Challenge.…
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Re: Level 8 - List Of Pieces (+ Discussion Space)
I was assigned (if that is the appropriate term here) to Level 8 which feels reasonable to me. I play several of these pieces and feel I could comfortably play others,…
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Re: Landslag I by Gulli Björnsson
That was very good, Slava. I am only vaguely aware of Bjornsson. Your recording has inspired me look into his works. Welcome to Tonebase, I noticed you just joined this month.…
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Re: Group 1
@TY Zhang Thanks for the comments, TY. I was hoping to have a revised video today but I was not able to get to it. I have been working on the raised wrist which is proving quite challenging.…
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Re: Lessons on transcriptions from the piano literature, especially Chopin.
@Blaise Laflamme Aaaarrrrrrgh!!! 🤫
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Re: Group 1
TY Scale ex. 2 Triplets I/m and m/a 70 bpm This is the first day practicing them. I had hoped to post before the zoom session, but didn't quite make it.…
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Re: Group 1
Ty Scales in 3rds I/m and m/a 70 bpm I noticed that just before recording I lost my index (fake) fingernail. I felt I had enough nail to proceed though the sound quality is a bit scratchy.…
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Lessons on transcriptions from the piano literature, especially Chopin.

There is a wealth of transcriptions from the piano literature, especially the romantic era ( I’m really setting myself up for ridicule here - I’m looking at you, Eric and Blaise 😉).…
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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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