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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Escribano)
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Thanks, I was surprised to see Todd's name mentioned on that board, don't tell me he plays classical with a pick? Billy
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Date Oct. 20 2003 23:45:10
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Jon Boyes)
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I've spent an hour trying to find Todds classical playing, without any luck, could someone post a link Cheers Billy
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Date Oct. 21 2003 18:16:29
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Ron.M)
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Not bad, I think he would struggle playing anything more contrapuntle with a pick though. Bach , no chance. Billy, I mean Paco Picado, I mean Alberto Alzapua.
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Date Oct. 21 2003 21:59:49
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Escribano)
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I have forgoten my password, and it take time to either get a new password or wait for someone to autherize a new membership, also, I think it would be difficult to selectivley delate this forums cookie, without delating other cookies that I need, due to forgotten password Thanks Billy
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Date Oct. 23 2003 18:49:31
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Miguel de Maria
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Jon Boyes)
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I wanted to listen to Todd's clip, mostly because Ron has been so positive about his playing, I decided I'd give it a second chance. And, to be honest, I had to adjust my thinking a bit. He plays really well. The piece exhibits quite a bit of control and musicality. There's something too "celestial" about his production if you get my drift, but his playing of the guitar is excellent. The further along I get, the harder that kind of really clean playing and execution seems to me! His playing with a pick seems immaterial with this particular piece. It's funny, but picado and alzapua are the only techniques I know of that are easier with a pick. Someone at a high level of development should know that within 2-5 years, those can be developed. He has obviously figured out a lot of other techniques and that would make learning those two easier. That being said, I believe that picado is the hardest flamenco technique. I tear my hair out dealing with the damn thing! If Todd has a repertoire full of this level of piece, I don't see why he isn't out there making a name for himself. He's definitely reached the point where it's not about practicing, it's about business and making music. My feeling is, "fly away, birdie! You dont' have to sit on the nest here and sit on us chickies! Fly, be free, soar if you like!"
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Date Oct. 23 2003 18:49:41
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Billyboy
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Ron.M)
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Yeh, his phrasing and timing are impeccable, and he must spend virtually all day practicing to get to that standard A few years ago, I used to spend 7 hours a day plus practicing, and got fairly good, but in my immediate surroundings, north of England, never had any role models of guitarists who were making a living at the Guitar, either teaching or playing, I think in today's age, unless you have won the lottery, it is difficult to justify practicing all day and night, when there is bread needed on the table. Iam learning at the mo a Bach Partita No 6 suite (Hubert Kappel), and Its dawned on me half way through, that for anyone to play it smoothly, It would take 7 hours plus a day practice, no matter who you are. Cheers Billy
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Date Oct. 24 2003 10:09:14
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Miguel de Maria)
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4, 5 7 hours, Iam not spliting hairs, I'd say 5 hours minmum for months and months, to know the Orange Juice concerto confidently enouge to play it in public.
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Date Oct. 24 2003 18:40:20
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Guest)
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Actually, i could, and do play Bach. But i am not interested in pursuing classical playing to that extreme. I love the spanish composers. Not a big fan of Bach. But i respect his incredible accomplishments and monsterous musicianship. I hope im not pissing Simon off by posting here. Todd
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Date Nov. 3 2003 23:20:22
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RE: CG forum goes nuts (in reply to Billyboy)
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You're right Billy, i would have a heck of a time with some of the more visious Bach stuff. Actually, i can and do play counterpuntally(hope i didnt wreck that spelling too badly). I use M and A fingers, like most use I and M. M and A work well, with the pick doing the bass. They are more even in length than I and M. I'm constantly going back and forth from alternate picking to M and A, to both at the same time. And i'm sweeping the pick alot. Alot of control is required, but it makes for really smooth arpegios. The trick is the transitions. Linking everything together seemlessly. Its fun though. Todd
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Date Nov. 4 2003 1:05:05
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