Week 2: From Barrios to Brouwer!
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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Brouwer Tres Apuntes I Very rough draft
I am reviving this from a previous challenge, the last Latin American Challenge, in fact. It has come back better than I thought it would, Even though this is a very rough draft, I have it pretty well under my fingers. There is still a lot of work on phrasing , dynamics and rhythm - that is very challenging for me.
I am not sure why my recording is so tinny. Even the dogs' toenails are pretty harsh in this recording. I guess I should really invest in a DAW. I have hesitated because that is a new trick and I am an old dog.
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Jack Stewart Wow! What a number!
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Jack Stewart That's rock star vibes, especially the beginning section. I was transfixed on your left hand speed, control and dexterity. You look really comfortable and immersed in this piece. Bravo.
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Jack Stewart Excellent revival. I love this piece and it fits you well. BRAVO!
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