Week 4: Harvest Melodies
As the air gets crisper and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the beauty and transition that autumn brings. We're excited to introduce our newest community challenge: "Music of the Fall"! This is your chance to explore pieces that capture the essence of this season – whether they evoke the feeling of change, a fresh beginning, or the quiet nostalgia of falling leaves.
What’s the Challenge?
Select a guitar piece that you personally associate with the change of seasons or the idea of starting anew. This could be a work that resonates with autumnal moods, melodies that conjure up images of falling leaves, or pieces that mark a new chapter in your musical journey.
Suggested Themes:
- Transition: Pieces that reflect change or transformation.
- New Beginnings: Works that symbolize starting something new, like a new season in life or music.
- Autumnal Mood: Music that captures the essence of fall – perhaps something contemplative, warm, or even bittersweet.
Timeline:
- Start: October 1st
- End: November 13th
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Schumann Winterzeit (Post Herbstzeit?) op 68.38 update
This is a bit better but still rough. with a few stumble. I've been listening to Alexis Weissenberg for phrasing, not that one could tell. But it does give me a good model to follow.
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Jack Stewart This is a lovely piece Jack, and it’s coming together very well. I find I can phrase more convincingly when I have memorized a piece. That’s difficult for me, but until it happens it’s helpful if I line up my music stand so I can see it through my left hand line of sight.
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Jack Stewart Beautiful, Jack! I like the chord balance and phrasing, as well as nice dynamics.
The guitar tone is very nice. Sounds like the nails are in good shape...
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Just for fun, and because it's on theme, Roger Williams' arrangement of Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma. I've always loved it since I heard Roger Williams play it on Lawrence Welk back in the 50's. It's a totally different experience from playing Yenne Lee's version, and very trippy to play the swirling leaves.
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Marilyn Blodget What a treat! So lovely to hear you play it on the piano. Thank you for sharing
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Marilyn Blodget Amazing, Marilyn! This is an interesting arrangement of Autumn Leaves.
I struggle with 6 strings (and learning a short piece in a month) and you are accomplished on guitar and piano.
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Jack Stewart A little secret, Jack— it’s a lot harder on the guitar. On the piano there’s no fretting and you have 10 fingers to press the keys. But the guitar has expressive qualities that the piano doesn’t. I love them both.
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Marilyn Blodget I agree with Ron, It is great to see you playing the piano. Bravo Marilyn
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Happy Halloween Everyone! If you celebrate, that is! I just finished writing this simple little arrangement of The Munsters Theme and thought, "Hey! What a fun contribution to our challenge!" I hope you enjoy it
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Debbie What fun! Definitely a blast from the past. I probably watched every episode when I was a kid. Thanks, Debbie!
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Eric Phillips I know, right? Me too! haha
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Debbie Happy Halloween! Great fun Debbie - love it!
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Thanks Ron, It was fun to arrange and play. Simple but effective I think
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Debbie
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Andre Bernier Thanks Andre!
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Debbie This is such a fun piece for this challenge! I really enjoyed your arrangement and your Halloween backdrop. In the spirit! Thanks Debbie!
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Marilyn Blodget thank you Marilyn! It sure was fun to do and I’m happy you enjoyed it
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End of the Year Challenge: Finish Strong!
