🎶 Latin American Music Challenge | Week 3

Steve Price Very interesting and nicely played. I particularly liked the second Preludio, a nice combination of Mexican folkloric elements with a bit of a modern flair, not unlike some of Carlevaro' and Brouwer's pieces.  

BTW, here is a little trivia.  Carlevaro was a big fan of Ponce and even gave a private performance of Ponce's Variations on Folias for him and was present for the World Premiere of Ponce' Concerto del Sur performed by Segovia in Montevideo in 1941. 

Steve Price Well played, Steve. The first prelude (#5 actually) brought back memories of 60's and 70' acoustic guitar pieces, along the lines of John Fahy and Leo Kotke but not them particularly - if that makes any sense ). 

The next Prelude is interesting in how it sets up this rather innocent Mexican cancion and then just begins to wander off (again I am thinking of 60's and 70's influences, though extra-musical 🤪). before coming back to its origins.

I don't think I would have ever guessed that these Preludes were by Ponce.

Jack Stewart I get the Kottke and Fahey vibe connection. Kottke and stuff like Steve Howe's The Clap and Mood for a Day were some of the first instrumental guitar music I ever heard that I thought was "cool," since all I'd ever heard before was folk/bluegrass/country. 

I agree about number 6. It does wander a bit, but returns home nicely. It's different than that chromatic run in the Brouwer piece we talked about, since I like listening to it, but I'm not sure if I can pull it off as a player. I can hit the notes, but I'm not sure I'm able to sell it musically if that makes sense. 

Steve Price Well done Steve. I am not an expert but both pieces deserved more than one listening. Ponce is definitively a new discovery for me. 

Steve Price Great work again, Steve. You've contributed so much to this Latin American challenge and of such high quality 👏👏

Andre Bernier Great start with these two wonderful estudios. My suggestion would be to begin integrating some dynamics, maybe some contrasting use of piano and fortismo or dolce and claro timbre. 

Andre Bernier You have done a great job with these pieces, Andre. Your playing continues to improvement.

Andre Bernier I see wonderful progress in your playing, Andre!  ( Are you studying with a private teacher?). Keep up the great work!!

Dale Needles

Barney

Eric Phillips

Jack Stewart

Ron

Thanks a lot for your comments. You are definitively the most supportive members of Tonebase Guitar. 👍

So far I have worked by myself using all the courses available to me on Tonebase. I made some progress but I just signed up with the new Premium+ program and it is helping me a lot. I get a lot of great comments and work from my coach (Jakob Wagner). This will take time but I am sure it will eventually show up in my playing. 

Thanks again for your support

Andre Bernier Wonderful job, Andre, you've made such great progress. Like Dale said, a little bit of dynamics variation will make these pieces sound even better. I've been working on my dynamics myself. Thanks for posting.

Andre Bernier Great to hear you are working with Jakob Wagner.   I've watched some of his videos. He is an excellent player ( and btw, great tremolo) and wonderful communicator. I'm sure you will benefit greatly and continue your terrific progress.  Good luck with his coach training!

Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary  Thanks a lot for your comments. Yes, you are right; I have been concentrating mainly on just getting the right note. I have to put more focus on creating an interpretation of the music bringing more nuance in my playing. I guess this is the next step 😉 

Barney Yes, I like working with Jakob. He is a great coach. 

joosje Thanks..... ❤️

Andre Bernier Very nice, Andre. Some of my favorite studies.