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mrMagenta -> RE: Practicing Falsetas (Aug. 24 2008 16:26:27)
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I don't have anything wise to offer, but the topic is interesting.
I do all of the above, but learning new falsetas or entire pieces of music is probably my biggest weakness. It might be down to a lack of structure, or that i stick to repeating the same old things for too long (i always feel there's more to be done with the material at hand.. even the most basic stuff).
I'd like to shift gears. Guitarbuddha and others on the foro have talked warmly about good music reading skills. I'd be practicing sight reading more often if i knew how to make it less frustrating! It feels like standing at the foot of an intimidating mountain - already having trouble breathing at the base camp, slipping on children's tunes, knowing that the slopes will only get steeper...
I have collected a huge load of transcriptions and videos, but I still mostly learn falsetas from taking guitar lessons, or transcribing them from records myself.
I've began learning new material over solo compas tracks. I strum a few compases, begin the falseta and go as far as i can before messing up. when i mess up i try keeping the rhythm, return to compas strumming, repeat etc. all the while keeping things relaxed, not having a hurry.. when i get stuck i look at the score again or listen to the recording. Having something other than the sound of my guitar keeps out restlessness and makes repeating the same thing many times less tiring.. it even becomes meditative.
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