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aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to Guest)

Im in.

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Adam

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to at_leo_87)

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ORIGINAL: at_leo_87

quote:

I will likely regret that decision :-) but game for trying.

go for it. no regrets!

ok, so far we only have
deteresa1
villain
rogeliocan
cuerdasdulces
fevictor

where's the rest of you?

I had originally decided to stay out of this competition, so that the other noble guitarists on this foro might have even a fighting chance, but alas, the pull of a challenge is just too great. I am in!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 8:22:11

yohan

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

I might want to join but I first would like to see what we are playing, then I will know if it's suitable for my level.
It isnt uploaded yet, is it?

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mezzo

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

count me in too.
Any chance this one starts before the end of the year?

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but do you guys have any suggestions?
i dont want to abuse his generosity and ask for another video.

why not including the morao beginner challenge stuff to this...might be interresting to see how intermediate player manage it.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 9:01:05

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

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Any chance this one starts before the end of the year?

hopefully there is a chance

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why not including the morao beginner challenge stuff to this...might be interresting to see how intermediate player manage it.

I disagree , adding paco's de lucia tangos could be more interesting ( the one located on ravenna website as well )

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 9:50:06

ricecrackerphoto

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

count me in too!

and i'd also like something not too complicated so that i can really get it under my fingers. pepe and chichuelo's solea x bul was too much for me. i want to push and challenge myself but i also want the chance to get a piece to a level where i'm not still working on basic technical stuff.

doug

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at_leo_87

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

the paco de lucia tangos could be interesting.

don't worry, the challenge will definitely start soon.

jose hasn't posted the video up yet. i just emailed him. he's a busy guy. i dont want to pester him.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 11:40:34

mezzo

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to Elie)

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adding paco's de lucia tangos could be more interesting ( the one located on ravenna website as well )

you mean this one.

no prob for me

but imo the morao one is more tricky to make it groove.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 16:06:08

at_leo_87

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

hey guys, change of plans. hope you guys didnt get your heart set on tangos.

it is now an alegrias. it's a really nice falseta.

a fair warning for you beginner/intermediates, you better get your picados warmed up.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 17:51:08

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

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it is now an alegrias. it's a really nice falseta.

No Way !!!

God ... I hate alegrias

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 17:54:47

at_leo_87

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to Elie)

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No Way !!!
God ... I hate alegrias

just play it fast and it will be a bulerias de cadiz

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 17:58:07

aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

Oh shait, I hate picados! I might bite my fingers off to have a beliavable reason to withdraw from the battle.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:03:10

rogeliocan

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to at_leo_87)

Super, where is it?

Setting the archive I was thinking that beginner challenges could target specific techniques instead of palos. Right now all the challenges are named after palos. If they focused on technique you could cover them all, which is good practice for beginners. Right now, out of 5 challenges there were 2 bulerias and 2 tangos. Of course the techniques are part of palos... anyway, just an idea.

... I don't know if tremolo and arpeggios have been included yet.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:04:14

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

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just play it fast and it will be a bulerias de cadiz

lol!! ok then agreed

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:05:08

at_leo_87

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

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Oh shait, I hate picados! I might bite my fingers off to have a beliavable reason to withdraw from the battle.

dont back down from the battle! believe in yourself and train hard like this guy. with spanish substitles to make it more flamenco.

quote:

Setting the archive I was thinking that beginner challenges could target specific techniques instead of palos. Right now all the challenges are named after palos. If they focused on technique you could cover them all, which is good practice for beginners. Right now, out of 5 challenges there were 2 bulerias and 2 tangos. Of course the techniques are part of palos... anyway, just an idea.

how about we do a solea falseta every other month that focuses on one technique. and after a year, you will have a good collection of solea falsetas and stronger technique.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:12:27

Adam

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to Elie)

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ORIGINAL: DarkElieDraven
No Way !!!
God ... I hate alegrias

Literal translation: "God ... I hate happinesses."

Do you also hate puppies, sunshine, and rainbows, Dark?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:13:55

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

nice Idea !!

we could use paco serrano-encuentro .. he did cover most of the techniques using solea
btw leo are u gonna post the falseta today or tomorrow ?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:15:36

Adam

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to at_leo_87)

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how about we do a solea falseta every other month that focuses on one technique. and after a year, you will have a good collection of solea falsetas and stronger technique.

I'm so on board with this!

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ORIGINAL: at_leo_87

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Oh shait, I hate picados! I might bite my fingers off to have a beliavable reason to withdraw from the battle.

dont back down from the battle! believe in yourself and train hard like this guy. with spanish substitles to make it more flamenco.

Would a series of short video clips of me practicing with this song in the background:

count as a submission for the challenge?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:17:07

aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

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dont back down from the battle! believe in yourself and train hard like this guy. with spanish substitles to make it more flamenco.

I appreciate it, but this is what I got
"This video contains content from mgm, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."
must be a sign

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:18:23

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to Adam)

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Do you also hate puppies, sunshine, and rainbows, Dark?

hahaha nooo I'm a optimistic nice guy.... so I luv them rofl !!

it's just I don't enjoy alegrias as I enjoy bulerias or tangos or any other palo

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:18:45

at_leo_87

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to Elie)

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btw leo are u gonna post the falseta today or tomorrow ?

jose said he'll post it today.

adam, it only counts if you save a youth center from being taken down and reject the hot girl and go for the cute but dorky girl.

quote:

I appreciate it, but this is what I got
"This video contains content from mgm, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."
must be a sign

this is really important so i'll try again.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:20:33

Adam

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

Sounds good, Anthony. In return I might let you write the soundtrack!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:28:15

aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

no luck. They wont let me see it. But I can read the tittle and it helped me to change my attitude so heres a pic from my t-shirt.
This is war.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:36:16

aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

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Would a series of short video clips of me practicing with this song in the background count as a submission for the challenge?

no, but if you do it without a shirt and with a sweatband then it might

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:42:58

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

aleksi you probably need to change your ip or proxy in order to view the clip

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 18:56:07

aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

hi ded,
how do I do that? It would be exelent to see the clip, but I have no idea how to do it.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 19:02:39

Adam

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

The easiest way is to move to another country.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 19:06:08

aleksi

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

yeah, thanks ramparts

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 19:09:00

Elie

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

lol
aleksi there are alot of softwares that change ip in a very easy way my fav is Hot Spot Shield and it is free
just launch the program and it will change ur ip mostly to the US when you're done turn it off because it will eventually make ur internet slower

and alternative way is by changing it from the browser for ex in Internet explorer:
press on Tools->Internet option->choose the connections tab->press lan settings->you should see "Proxy server" with two empty boxes (address) and (port) you fill the info -> and ur ip will be changed and dont forget to tick the option (use a proxy server for your lan(these settings will not apply to dial-up of VPN connections).
I will list some workin proxies for u ( just fill them in the empty boxes I mentioned up there address and port and press enter )
some might not work ( depends on the city you're located in )
the proxy I used recently is :
address:122.116.13.42 Port:8088
some others are :
address:122.116.13.42 Port:8088
address:81.13.209.127 Port:8090
address:68.68.96.110 Port:81
address:184.154.83.136 Port:81
address:72.73.25.190 Port:8118

sorry If wat i said was complicated

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 19:31:51

El Kiko

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RE: intermediate challenge ideas (in reply to aleksi)

Alegrias eh / ?//
maybe ..........I would like to do it , I did learn so much last time ........ermmm thinking

I would like to hear it first to see if..... I would know straight away if I could do something reasonable with it and not waste peoples time ........

so. . yes. I think so ......yes ......I will be in
unless its ridiculously hard .......ok
Go for it ... if its OK with you guys........

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2010 20:08:47