Day 6
Day 6
My schedule has been busy and I’m not able to post as often as I did when I once had more time (before I had to move out of my house due to damages caused by Hurricane Michael). I am still amazed that I’m already at day 6 of what is my goal (100). I hope to keep a moment of posting a video at least four to six days a week. If I can do seven, even better!
Tremolo angle.
Recently at school, I had a discussion about the effect of playing straight on the strings vs playing with a more angled attack. In the first demonstration I am playing with a straight attack. This tends to bring a brighter sound. In the second example I am demonstrating a more angled attack. This sound tends to be a bit less metallic and is preferred for the right hand in general (not just tremolo). As discussed in a previous video, I believe my right hand could be less harsh and quieter in general.
Thumb and tremolo.
At the end of the video I only pluck with the thumb. This is something that will help shape the tremolo. I keep the left hand the same, but only sound the notes given to the thumb.
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I am trying not to jinx myself on my upcoming recital. However, I am worried.
This is Pavan no 6 by Luis Milan.
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Haven’t had much time to practice or post videos. People are finally starting to show up to work on my house to do repairs caused by Hurricane Michael back in October of 2018z However, rats are starting to invade my life and I’ve had to devote some time to pest control and keeping my two two dogs safe. I also have to help out with working on the house.
This is an excerpt from the Passacaglia from Rodrigo’s Tres Piezas Españolas. I’ll post and say more about this later.
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Doing some metronome work with Rodrigo’s Fandango. It is easy to speed up the quarterly chords if you’re not careful. Likewise, it can be hard not to slow everything else down.
I am recording and using the metronome all on my phone here. My house is much improved since Hurricane Michael, but most things are still boxed up. One day I’ll find my metronome.
Just wanted to document the cracks in these nails. I just put them on yesterday, and they’re already cracking. They will eventually cause a bad tone.
There are many factors that could cause the cracking. I do a lot of work with my hands even when not playing the guitar. I also probably wash them too much. However, I still believe these nails crack really really fast.
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This is a little better than last night.
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This the beginning of Tarrega’s ¡Sueño! tremolo. It’s very hard to play up to tempo, and make sure the first chords are clean. These things I wish to V improve upon. I’m not Halen with tempo or clarity of chords here.
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Gonna try to make better recording of this variation tomorrow.
Day 9
Very short video today. I’m very tired from having to run around doing Hurricane-Michael-related work. However, I am pleased that my right hand angle of attack is beginning to stay towards the left side of the nail.
Today I’m playing with a lap guitar support which allows me to sit with both of my feet touching the floor (instead of having the left leg raised with a footstool). I noticed a lot more squeaking with this position, as well as my left hand landing too hard, which results in a slapbass-like sound.
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Running through a couple of Nin-Culmell’s variations on a theme by Milan before I play in repertoire class.
