Week 4: "The most fearsome beasts are tamed with a gentle melody."
Welcome to the Main Thread for the last week of "Monsters of Nylon" practice challenge!
Select a "Monster of Nylon" or a piece that you have been trying to solve for a longer period of time. 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 "Monsters of Nylon" 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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I've struggled with several monsters over the years. The Manuel Barrueco transcription of Sevilla, composed for piano by Isaac Albeniz is a favorite of mine. Through working on this piece I learned how to make the struggle less scary. I find it helps to break down scale passages into groups of 5 or 9 notes, stopping and starting on the same note, and then link them back together. Taking small bites of difficult passages that were not originally intended for our instrument also helps. I've also been wrestling with the Bach Chaconne, but it needs more time.
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Blaise Laflamme Thanks Blaise! It’s a fun one despite the tricky bits!
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End of the Year Challenge: Finish Strong!
