WEEK 4: Homenaje a la Guitarra 
Welcome to the Main Thread for the fourth week of our musical Journey to Spain!! This is the place to share submissions of the fourth week! 
- Make sure you've read the guidelines before replying (<- click)
- Watch the kickoff livestream for help with the first section!
If you want to describe your process (optional), feel free to use the following template.
- Things you found easy:
- Things you found difficult:
- (Optional): a video of you performing it!
- (Optional:) questions
↓ HAPPY PRACTICING, HAPPY SHARING ↓
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Berceuse, Antón Garcia Abril
Mi second (and last, obviously) contribution to this incredible group exercise. The piece is "Berceuse", from Antón Garcia Abril (1933 - 2021). I had a great time with all of you. Thanks.
The score was in an iPad, in a stand, with the camera. You will note some "earthquakes" in the pages turn... 
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Emma Thanks for your kindness. Emma! You're right: Antón Garcia Abril died in march, 17, last year. He has many pieces for guitar, some of them very tradicional and others with a contemporary flavour...
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Martin My second video of Cádiz, it has been less than a week from the first and the rhythm and measurement of the last part is better, so here it is before this wonderful challenge ends. Still a long way to go to polish, and make it more clean and beautiful. I am practising slurs on the side, and need to go back to slow practice.
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Emma Beautiful, Emma! I love the moments where the melody rises up and you do a slight ritardando (like at 1:00 for example). I also love the strong rhythm of the section that starts at 2:05.
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Eric Phillips thank you Eric! still a long way to go but it is a wonderful journey !
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Emma wow - beautiful
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Emma that was lovely, Emma! Your left hand is looking so secure and stable!
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Emma So expressive!!! The contrasts are great! Brava! Thanks for sharing!
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Emma That was wonderful, Emma. Your playing was very elegant and expressive, and confident. You have made great progress on this. Bravo!
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F.Sor Op. 35 n. 22 arr. Hirokazu Sato for two guitars
The Last but not the Least..
Here there are two Virtual Duo on H. Sato arranegments.
The first is a Preludio form and is played by the wonderfulvirtual duo formed by
Ivan from Rimini and Steven from Chicago
The second is a Mazurka form and is played bythe woderfull duo formed by
Ivan from Rimini and Wai from Hong Kong
These are our little contributions to the Spanish Music Trip.We have tryed our best and we hope you enjoyed it.
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ivan paolo I really enjoyed these, Ivan. Very cool!
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ivan paolo bravooooo ! both are very nice! I could her both... congratulations to the international duos !!!
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ivan paolo Wow- what a great idea ! There is also a duo-Version available - called "Moonlight-duett"
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ivan paolo Wooow, that was so good, it's so inspiring to all of you interact in such a creative manner!
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ivan paolo Great! This is sounding so beautiful! Bravo!
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ivan paolo Thanks for inviting me to play a duet with you, this was my first time playing with other people online, it was fun! But after practicing this piece for 3 days straight, my hands became F.Sore.
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ivan paolo and Steven Bravo!!! beautiful music and so inspiring to watch you play together. Beautiful!!! Bravo for Sato too! what a good idea!!!
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ivan paolo Pretty amazing Ivan (and Stephen and Wai). The playing was very expressive and balanced. Great Job!
Did you record each separately or together over zoom or other?
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Jack Stewart Thank you for your kind comment. Wai and Steven have recorded their take and sent them to me; than I played my take listening to them and finally I tryed to mixed the all with DaVinciStudio.
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Martin "Everybody, this will be the perfect introduction to our upcoming challenge:"
The Music of J.S.Bach
After the challenge = before the challenge
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Olli Starting with a strong one!!!
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Martin There is no harm in practicing a little beforehand
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Rodrigo En los Trigales - final Spain update
I apparently forgot to check the mic levels (it resets after every video) so there is some clipping at loud volumes. My apologies.
I believe this is an improvement. Though there are areas that have become problematic that weren't before, overall it is a little better. I still hope to make a 'finished' recording at some point.
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Jack Stewart wow Jack! such a complicated piece! Your interpretation is full of energy and contrast. I can also perceive the phases. You have this one too! I love the first part especially and the end you nailed it! I imagine myself getting it wrong multiple times. Big achievement. Congratulations!!!
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Jack Stewart This is superb, Jack! You are now playing two of the greatest and most challenging pieces in the entire repertoire. That is quite an accomplishment. And I like that they are two pieces that aren’t overplayed.
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Emma Thanks Emma. Your comments are very encouraging.
Unfortunately, I don't have to imagine me getting it wrong multiple times. I did that and then some!
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End of the Year Challenge: Finish Strong!
