NormanKliman -> RE: Advice re arranging a piece please!! (Sep. 24 2008 4:10:28)
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Hi Ailsa, quote:
I know that's true, but I'm still thinking even then shouldn't the piece have some sort of structure, so that it makes 'music', not just one bit after another. Of course! Varying techniques or positions on the neck are two ways of keeping things interesting. I like to think in terms of intensity, for example when you're speaking and you want to be aware of breathing and using the tone of your voice to greater effect. On the guitar, "intensity" could be created by lots of things. In harmony, it's called tension, for example. When people don't like virtuoso playing, it's usually because they feel overwhelmed, as if the guitarist isn't giving them time to assimilate. So, depending on what you want to convey, there should be some room to breathe in there, as well. One of the best things I ever heard about the guitar was said to me by someone who knew nothing about music (except how to appreciate it, [:D]). She had been telling me how much she liked Paco de Lucía, and when I started playing some of his music she said, "See, his music tells a story!" But it's not a good idea to spend too much time worrying about how other people are going to react to your music. As Ron said, just do what you like best! Good luck and I hope we get to hear something from you.
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