Week 3: Rhythm Everywhere! 
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Do you struggle with complicated rhythms?
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I've always loved to listen to this wonderful piece and all of it's movements. The first movement has a beautiful melodic line in the upper register of the guitar, which I find hard to bring out easily. The sustain when playing beyond the 12th fret is weak and tuning up there is a bit off. Not sure if that occurs more on these cedar top guitars; perhaps a spruce would work better for a piece like this.
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Barney That sounded great, Barney! I thought the melody sang beautifully, and it did not sound out of tune to me. I've always wanted to play this, but I move on after giving it a go for a little bit. It's so challenging to play up high like that, and to arpeggiate those chords with a mix of open strings and high fretted notes. Much harder than it sounds.
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Eric Phillips Thanks Eric!!
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Barney Another excellent recording , Barney. Previous comments apply here also. This is a beautiful piece.
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Barney Beautiful! and the guitar sound was so clean and spacious, just like crystal drops.
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Jack Stewart Thanks Jack! I agree this piece is a real gem.
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Wai Thanks Wai!
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Barney Great! Thank you! Beautiful interpretation! As said Eric, the melody sang beautifully!
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Moyses Lopes Thanks Moyses!!
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Barney My favorite piece by Barrios and what I believe is his finest masterpiece. The opening is so beautiful. Nicely played and your warm tone is perfect for the opening.
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Dale Needles Thanks Dale!
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Barney very touching, warm and clear
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Stefanie Mosburger-Dalz Thanks Stafanie!
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Barney beautiful tone and timing. Great recording again, Barney!
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joosje Thank you Joosje!
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This classic by Antonio Lauro was more difficult than I expected due to some of the quick chord changes required. Alirio Diaz plays this piece at lightening speed, so once I have many more hours of practice on this, will I try to increase the tempo closer to the indicated "Allegro ritmico".
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Barney Even a little slow, that sounds great, Barney! Playing anything that intricate and rhythmic is a real accomplishment. Good work.
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Eric Phillips Thanks Eric!
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Barney That was excellent, Barney. You have such wonderful technique (I am really envious) and musicality (I am really envious -wait - didn't I already say that?) Great job.
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Jack Stewart Thanks Jack for your kind words! I appreciate it and your sense of humor.
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Barney Bravo, Barney! I love this waltz, mainly part B, which has a beautiful melody. You played with great inspiration and technique, thank you for sharing!
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Moyses Lopes Thank you Moyses!!
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Barney Very nice. And while many guitarists play it very fast, I like the slower pace. Also, a little historical note, this beautiful piece was dedicated to Lauro's daughter Natalia. I posted a photo of her as a child in one of my earlier posts during week one.
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Dale Needles Thank you Dale!
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Barney so good!
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