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Week 3: From Ponce to Piazolla!
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Greetings, everyone! We are thrilled to welcome you all to the Latin American Music Challenge!
In this exciting journey, we'll be immersing ourselves in the richly diverse and vibrant world of Latin American music, a world that's deeply interconnected with our beloved instrument
This challenge presents an opportunity to not only enhance our skills but also to appreciate the cultural richness and musical complexity that Latin American melodies bring. From the passionate rhythms of salsa to the poignant strains of the tango, we'll explore it all!
Please remember, we have an extensive category in our library dedicated to Latin American Repertoire. This library is a treasure trove of courses designed to provide deep insights and technical knowledge about various aspects of Latin American music. Make sure to make the most of it!
We are excited to kick-start this musical journey and we hope you are too. Let's dive in!
https://app.tonebase.co/guitar/library/repertoire/latin-american
CHALLENGE TIMELINE
- Challenge Start: Kick-Off on June 24th
- Duration: June 24th - July 24th
- Watch Party: July 24th, 10 am PST
ACTIVITIES
- Choose Your Piece: Select a new piece of music to work on. Share your choice in the thread below and inspire your fellow musicians!
- Video Submission: Submit a video of your practice this week. Highlight your favorite passage from the piece that showcases the origin of this piece!
GET INVOLVED
Let’s kick things off with enthusiasm! Share your progress, encourage others, and explore new musical horizons together. Can’t wait to see what everyone chooses!
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Here is that rainy day.. oops. .not latin..
Un amor de valsa by Paolo Bellinati
A video of this piece performed by Nora Buschmann showed up , randomly?, on YT. I liked it. There is also a nice performance by TB Brazilian Rhythms instructor Douglas Lora but he plays 7 string.
Heavy rain and waves from the sea accompanies and reinforces the Brazilian melancholic mood
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Anido – Preludio Pampeano (July 14)
I continue to work on this beautiful prelude by Maria Luisa Anido. There has been some improvement, but so much more work needs to be done. Many of the large chords seem almost unplayable to me. There are also several chords that are a mix of high-fretted notes and open strings, and I find it hard to make sure the open strings don’t stand out too much.