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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to silddx)
Just got my hard copy.
Was able to download the .zip file on my phone and it knew what to de with it so I could listen to them. Wish there was a way to slow them down, still can’t complain at all.
Thinking part II should have a video companion though, with a split screen option zooming in on the right or left hand. A $50/$100 add on wouldn't be asking too much?
And just so you know, my hands and brain are slowing down, my Kinetic tremor isn’t getting any better, so it’s not like I’m gonna get much out of it, but phuc if I’m not gonna try or give up! ¡Olé!
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to ernandez R)
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Thinking part II should have a video companion though, with a split screen option zooming in on the right or left hand. A $50/$100 add on wouldn't be asking too much?
Cool. So to be clear, there are going to be 4 books total. The vol. 1 is by Juan Serrano and Corey Whitehead. They asked me to do the others with with Corey. So I assume you have the BLUE cover book called "Formative Works for....". We consider this a supplement in the series. It has the "building blocks". Vol2 has the Red cover and is out already. The flamenco material there is basically the same building blocks fit together as full length pieces. There is also classical guitar pieces from the Spanish rep of the 19th century (flamenco related) and scale/chord pedagogy. Like a text book or method book type thing.
So assuming you have the blue book (and even if you have the red book) the video below demonstrates several or all of the rasgueados (R1. through 8), which I have time stamped in the comments of the video. If there is anything else you want specifically played slower maybe I can send you an email of a short video. Mel Bay wants the cost kept down, that is the idea. They know videos basically kill the market for printed music.
Vol. 3 wil be the fourth book in the series, composition and analysis. Basically how to compose within the traditional palos. 20 pieces, and it will cover the other palos not shown in the other books (Guajiras, toques mineros, Rumba, etc.). Because the 3rd book will have a lot of info (historical, music theory, etc.) I will probably make a video after it comes out. The book is done, they are waiting on me to record my 10 pieces. After we submit this at the end of the month, we will be in cue for publication, hopefully not too much later this year. This book I have had a very heavy hand in and will be quite proud of. But the music will be much more advanced.
RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to Ricardo)
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Vol. 3 wil be the fourth book in the series, composition and analysis. Basically how to compose within the traditional palos. 20 pieces, and it will cover the other palos not shown in the other books (Guajiras, toques mineros, Rumba, etc.). Because the 3rd book will have a lot of info (historical, music theory, etc.) I will probably make a video after it comes out. The book is done, they are waiting on me to record my 10 pieces. After we submit this at the end of the month, we will be in cue for publication, hopefully not too much later this year. This book I have had a very heavy hand in and will be quite proud of. But the music will be much more advanced.
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to silddx)
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ORIGINAL: silddx
Ricardo, is this a typo? Should the D be 3rd finger and the Bb be 2nd? Doesn’t make sense to me. Cheers.
typo sorry. I sent guitar pro tabs to Corey and he engraved it all on finale, and these fingers have to be manually placed. I should have caught some of these when I got the proofs, there are several other little issues like this. IN vol. 3, as I said, I have been very hands on engraving at least my own music myself, so hopefully there won't be so many typos.
Feel free to point out any others along the way, I have a nice big list of things to fix already for whenever they do a reprint of Formative Works.
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to Ricardo)
Quick question, Ricardo.
First two bars of A4. Bulerias arpegios for example, do you anchor your thumb after playing the low As or just float? I imagine it’s good practice to anchor on low E, but I’m floating at the moment.
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to silddx)
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do you anchor your thumb after playing the low As or just float?
Typically I do apoyando then move it up to rest on the low 6th. That means you do have to float for a split second. I personally don't like to float for too long as it can add tension to the elbow if the instinct is to maintain the position of the hand over the string very precisely. I know some folks relax and "float" all the time, but one can feel some resistance against an anchored thumb that projects as a stronger attack while relieving tension in the arm at the same time. In other words, it tends to feel more secure and you have more dynamic control.
RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to Ricardo)
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Typically I do apoyando then move it up to rest on the low 6th. That means you do have to float for a split second. I personally don't like to float for too long as it can add tension to the elbow if the instinct is to maintain the position of the hand over the string very precisely. I know some folks relax and "float" all the time, but one can feel some resistance against an anchored thumb that projects as a stronger attack while relieving tension in the arm at the same time. In other words, it tends to feel more secure and you have more dynamic control.
This all makes perfect sense, thanks again Ricardo. I'm really enjoying learning from this book, I feel like it's a proper learning journey with very clear objectives.
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to silddx)
Actually I realize I keep thumb on 4th string measure 1 and 3, and move it as described above in measures 2 and 4 (because the a-m-i moves up a set of strings and you need the 4th string clear).
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Corey Whitehead M... (in reply to Ricardo)
A bit late, but I just ordered it on Amazon. Should be here tomorrow with Prime. I just saw the video you showed it to some dude on youtube in a discussion (which I have to admit, I did not understand much). And I have to admit, I always avoided theory, reading notes, etc. for years but I guess it is never too late to finally learn more
RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to Arash)
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ORIGINAL: Arash
I saw it was also available for Kindle. Don't know about PDF though
Kindle is ok for novels and non fiction science topics but I like a paper copy of a music book so I can mark it up and tear it when I get pissed off. 😆
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to estebanana)
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ORIGINAL: Arash
I saw it was also available for Kindle. Don't know about PDF though
Kindle is ok for novels and non fiction science topics but I like a paper copy of a music book so I can mark it up and tear it when I get pissed off. 😆
not sure if "eBook" means "only kindle". I have pdf of it so if you have already purchased it in some legit form, I can send you the pdf for convenience.
RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to silddx)
Ok, I’ll check Mel Bay -
I thought it was through Amazon. I share the Amazon account with my wife and will bitch if she catches me buying yet more sheet music. But I can hide Mel Bay purchases.
RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to silddx)
Which book should I get? I already know how all the palos work except for like mineras and a few out of the main ones. I have falsetas in all the main palos. I’m interested in knowledge on cante and accompaniment mainly and building better solos. The basic stuff I don’t need I have fundamental alzapua & arpeggio, good legato etc.
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to estebanana)
Honestly sounds like you would prefer the newest one that is in the printers still. If you want to wait for that one I will let you know about it. The Formative works has many technique things I want everybody on board with, but of course the classical exercises might be extra fat you don't need.
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RE: Ricardo Marlow Cory Whitehead Method (in reply to Ricardo)
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Honestly sounds like you would prefer the newest one that is in the printers still. If you want to wait for that one I will let you know about it. The Formative works has many technique things I want everybody on board with, but of course the classical exercises might be extra fat you don't need.
can you tell a bit more about the new one? what is the difference to one I ordered ? also any chance of getting a signed copy of the new one or is that logistically too much of a hassle?
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