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Estevan
Posts: 1936
Joined: Dec. 20 2006
From: Torontolucía
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RE: What should I play?? (in reply to Stu)
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Stu, You've got loads of good advice here, plenty to go on, but I'll add a few minor observations from having played a few garden party type gigs (although it was other types of music, the principles still apply): - Don't expect anyone to be listening. - If you're not amplified, don't expect anyone to hear you. (In which case it will just be an unusual practice session). - Don't play anything that really requires the audience to be paying attention - as David says above, keep it simple and don't tire yourself needlessly, but be on your toes in case you do gather a little crowd. Then you can throw in some more interesting bits. - In terms of specific pieces (beyond Ron's classic suggestion) unfortunately most people only respond favourably to things they already know, stuff they recognize, which makes it difficult. Your idea of rumbas is probably a sensible choice as it's a type of rhythm that will be familiar to most people. - Crowds at parties usually sooner or later divide into various groups, and who knows, later on there might be a quieter group somewhere that would enjoy your rondeña, so you can keep it up your sleeve for them. Have fun, but don't be surprised if you feel like this:
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Date Jun. 5 2007 21:53:30
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Stu
Posts: 2546
Joined: Jan. 30 2007
From: London (the South of it), England
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RE: What should I play?? (in reply to Stu)
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Hey Fellas, thanks for all the advice. sorry if i miss anyone out, working so have to rush. quote:
I suggest that you take your favorite things that you already play and get as solid as you can on them between now and then. Then you will be playing the things you are most comfortable with, which is always the best idea. I will be sticking to what I know! Learning something new in such a short time isn't gonna happen I was foolish to think it would. quote:
I don't know how well you play, but... Probably the best all-time piece is "La Malagueña". It's a great piece, half free-time building up to a big rhythmic end. You are right Ron, this piece is ideal and Koella you were wrong I learnt it last night in under an hour Seriously though, with a bit of work I could manage some of it perhaps at a slightly slower tempo, but as I said I think I will stick to what I know. quote:
My tip is to follow the mood of the party Yeah good idea, I will def see how the vibe is then play accordingly. quote:
Have fun, but don't be surprised if you feel like this: Ha ha ha hilarious!! quote:
Anyway do not play alone, play with your friend, have fun and share your pleasure with the audience..Tangos, rumbas, bulerias, 5 minutes no more... My friend is coming round tonight with his cajon and we are gonna see what we can rustle up. I wont be playing alone anyways, You'll all be there in spirit and good advice!
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Date Jun. 6 2007 14:32:20
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