Week 4: "Samba Strings Showcase"
Welcome to the Main Thread for the last week of "Villa-Lobos Voyage" practice challenge!
Select a mesmerizing piece from Villa-Lobos or a composer connected to his Brazilian heritage. Whether it's a soulful Villa-Lobos composition, a rhythmic Brazilian-inspired work, or a piece by another artist inspired by the Brazilian musical tradition, the choice is yours! 🎼
Commit to regular practice and share your progress with the community. Strive to practice daily and upload at least two videos per week to showcase your musical voyage. This not only keeps you motivated but also allows you to share your artistic journey with our tonebase family. 🎥
Share your favorite performance or recording that captures the spirit of the "Villa-Lobos-Voyage Challenge." Your submission will inspire others and create a vibrant collection of potential pieces for fellow members to explore. 🎧
↓ Happy Sharing! ↓
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Dear friends, it seems I have miscalculated the length of this challenge! Would you be fine with doing the Watch Party this Friday (September 9th) and kick off the next challenge, the Monsters of Nylon?
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I love the music of Manuel Ponce. This one seems to have Latin-American influences.
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Villa Lobos Choros #1 has always made me feel like tapping my toes. I incorporated a number of ornaments suggested by Ari Arango in his Tonebase video. I can't yet toss them off as effortlessly as he does, but it's a goal, along with cleaning up some intricate finger work and memorization.