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Is this just a "me problem"? I am going to think out loud...
Let me start by saying that I do not have any legit musical training with any instrument. I can hum pretty good and I can sing in the shower like nobody's business,…
Juan Haynes
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9 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Structure to my practice
No1 - Having watched Dominic Cheli's 6 month practice plan, I will set my practice plan in a more structured and consistent way. I tend to pick up the classical guitar and play music that I know.…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Does anyone have a solution to the problem of (1) fretting a string and touching the adjacent string with the fretting finger and (2) having the fingernail touch the fret board while fretting a…
Takato Umeda
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9 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Who are the guitarists that you think more people should know about?
Dear tonebuddies Who are the classical guitarists you believe deserve more recognition? Do share their names and, if possible, a favourite piece or performance video of theirs and how you got to know…
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9 mths ago
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4 mths ago
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Recommendations for Cello Suites?
Does anyone has any favorite Bach Cello Suite 1 and 5 prelude Guitar performances to reccomend? Was playing around with the apple classical but it doesn't come with the editor's pick for guitar.…
don
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Finding the "right" strings for your guitar
I am a relatively new guitarist . There are so many choices when it comes to strings. I have been told that it really depends on the instrument, personal preference and playability,…
David
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Guess the Composer
Is anyone up for a little fun? Give a listen to the five videos posted above. There is one from each of these early 19th century composers (in alphabetical order):…
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9 mths ago
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Week 4: Resurrected Rhythms: Celebrating Revived Pieces!
Welcome to the Main Thread for the last week of "Unfinished Business" practice challenge! Choose an piece that you have started to practice but never fully commited to finish.…
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9 mths ago
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6 mths ago
Unfinished Business Challenge
Memorization in Classical Guitar Performance
Greetings fellow tonebuddies! One of our members raised an intriguing topic during the live stream event: Revitalizing Your Classical Guitar Journey: Mastering the Fundamentals with Dr.…
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9 mths ago
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Virginia Luque on tremolo, vibrato, and tone
One only needs to read Virginia's bio and hear her play to understand that you're in the presence of extraordinary greatness. She is a classical guitarist, flamenco guitarist, and a conductor.…
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9 mths ago
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Welcome to the Main Thread for the third week of "Unfinished Business" practice challenge! Choose an piece that you have started to practice but never fully commited to finish.…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Navigating the Score and Strings: A Discussion for tonebuddies with Bifocals and Progressive Lenses
Hey tonebuddies, We hope you're all hitting the right notes! Recently, an intriguing topic surfaced in our discussions. We found ourselves delving into the often overlooked challenge of reading sheet…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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"Easy Pieces" Mini Challenge
HELLO TONEBUDDIES!
We're excited to bring you a fresh mini challenge that aligns with our upcoming live stream featuring the renowned guitarist Stanley Yates!…
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I registered for the 2 week intensive with Ty before the deadline and received a confirmation email. Trying to log into the challenge but it is asking for an access code.…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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SIGN UP: Level up Your Musical Practice Strategies - Tengyue Zhang aka TY
SIGN UP HERE Immerse yourself in a two-week intensive musical journey with the renowned classical guitarist and GFA Winner, Tengyue Zhang. Over the course of this enriching journey,…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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La Guitare 2 Support Audio
Hi, i'm for a while in Aix En Provence, and picked up a great book "La Guitare 2" by Didier Begon. While i can figure out music from the music sheets, it's always helpful hearing what it sounds like.…
Sven
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9 mths ago
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Week 2: Forgotten Favorites!
Welcome to the Main Thread for the second week of "Unfinished Business" practice challenge! Choose an piece that you have started to practice but never fully commited to finish.…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Guitar display cabinet
Does anyone uses a guitar display cabinet to keep your guitar(s)? Do you custom make them or is there a brand that you can recommend? I recently took out my acoustic guitar from the case and was…
don
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Are there any tech gadgets or apps that you think could revolutionize music learning or performance in the future?
Hello tonebuddies!
We are living in an incredible era of technological advancement that's seeping into every facet of our lives. From how we communicate, to how we learn and create,…
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Attending the 2023 GFA Conference in NYC
I recently returned from the GFA Conference in NYC. It was a wonderful experience, aside from living in a dorm for the first time in 50 years. Actually the dorm wasn't as bad as I feared.…
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Week 1: Our Unfinished Pieces!
Welcome to the Main Thread for the first week of "Unfinished Business" practice challenge! Choose an piece that you have started to practice but never fully commited to finish.…
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9 mths ago
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READ ME and FAQ - Unfinished Business Challenge
Hello tonebuddies!
Excitement is in the air as we bring forward a unique community challenge that strikes a chord with many classical guitar enthusiasts – The "Unfinished Business" Challenge!…
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9 mths ago
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using footstool with guitar support
Was watching the GFA and notice some players uses additional footstool on top of guitar support. I remember during one of the live stream Bill Kanengiser mentioned using it too together with his…
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10 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Playing on a crossover guitar
Hi. I am a beginning guitar and classical guitar student. I have in my possession a Cordoba C9 Crossover guitar. I would greatly appreciate advice as to beginning my studies with a crossover neck.…
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10 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
Dear tonebuddies! I'm curious: What's your go-to piece of classical guitar music that always brings a smile to your face and lifts your mood? For me, it's the 3rd movement of Torroba's Sonatina.…
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