What are you working on?
While Martin is on his family leave, several community members have expressed a desire to have a community-driven challenge as a way of connecting and sharing our musical journeys again. And so, with the authority vested in me by absolutely no one, I hereby initiate the "What are you working on?" Challenge!
So, let us all know what you're working on, and feel free to post some videos (or just sound tracks) so we can hear your progress and support one another.
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Here is Part 2 of John Powell's Beginner suite. Still a lot of work before I can play it properly but it is progressing
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Andre Bernier Well done Andre on Part 2 of the Powell's Beginner Suite. Your musicality is improving. Looking forward to the next Part of this Suite.
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Jim King Thanks Jim, I am working on part 3. A bit more difficult but I should be able to make a recording in a week or two. This is a very nice suite to add in our repertoire.
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Andre Bernier It's coming along very well, Andre. Great control and very relaxed. Well done!
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Ron Thank's Ron...
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Very nice, Andre. I really enjoyed listening, maybe first of all because you keep the pulse so well . I think it was Eric who mentioned the importance of the melodic line, (the upper voice). It’s already coming out nicely, I think. The main thing is that you want to make us hear first of of all this pretty melody, so let it it sing and shine above the smooth accompaniment. (Sing along, why not). You’re making great progress. Such nice pieces. Keep posting, please.
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joosje Thanks for your good words
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Mertz Op 1
I thought I would try this again before the new challenge begins. This is unedited, and with no reverb.
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Eric Phillips Lovely .. without ketchup
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Eric Phillips lovely indeed, Eric. Very Mertz! you play it with just this sense of drama and intensity it needs. Without ever becoming melodramatic. Really well done. For me, personally, you may use a bit more vibrato, but maybe you don’t like that …
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joosje Thank you, Joosje, for the kind words and for the suggestion about vibrato. I will look for places to add some.
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End of the Year Challenge: Finish Strong!
