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Week 2: Technique Tango!
Welcome to the Main Thread for the second week of "Etude Extravaganza" practice challenge!
- Choose an etude from a composer that captures your interest. It could be a soothing Sor etude, a technical Giuliani masterpiece, a Carcassi finger exercise, a harmonically rich Brouwer composition, or a rhythmically challenging Villa-Lobos piece. You're encouraged to experiment with pieces from composers you're not accustomed to or push your boundaries with a technically demanding work.
- Commit to regular practice and share your journey with the community. Aim to practice daily and upload at least two videos per week to showcase your progress. This will not only aid in keeping you dedicated and motivated but also enables you to share your musical journey with our tonebase family.
- Share your favorite etude or recording that epitomizes the concept of "Etude Extravaganza." Your submission will serve as inspiration for others and construct a vibrant repertoire of potential pieces for fellow members to explore.
↓ Happy Sharing! ↓
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Sor - Op 31 No 19 (June 16)
I'm feeling very frustrated with this piece. I recorded so many takes of it (literally over 100, I am embarrassed to say) and I just cannot seem to play it without numerous mistakes every time. It's gotten to the point where I definitely need to take a break from it. I don't even particularly like it any more as a piece of music. I feel like I just want to be done with it.
Sorry to vent!
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Carulli - Op 333 No 1-3
I am feeling rather frustrated with the Sor study I have been working on. When I feel frustrated with what I am playing, I usually turn to Sor's music to pull me up. Well, since I am feeling frustrated with Sor right now, I had to turn elsewhere. I decided to go with some Carulli. His Op 333 is a set of 18 pieces of increasing difficulty (more or less) . Here are the first three.
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Microestudios No.12 - Abel Carlevaro
I am working on the second half of Carlevaro's Microestudios recently, but they're much more challenging than the first half, both in terms of musically and technically. I'd like to share No.12 this time - it's a study that focuses on 1 and 4 left-hand movements. I love the sound of this piece and it's a very fun piece to play.