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Exitao

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Florian)

Florian:

Can you tell me if this is the same piece of music in this easy to download PDF file?

Of course, it's there for my own personal (fair)use (I actually own a copy of the book, which is too advanced for me, I think), but I can't figure out how to prevent public access. Is there anyone who could take a look and figure it out for me?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 27 2009 15:04:13

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

oh i can now see the jpegs.... cool.

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andresito

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

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ORIGINAL: Exitao
I can't figure out how to prevent public access.

I see your problem, Ex, I was able to just go to that site and download it no questions asked

muy amable

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ricecrackerphoto

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

Flo, thanks for your effort at both this and the intermediate challenge. Great way to mix things up!

doug

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Exitao

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to andresito)

quote:

ORIGINAL: andresito

quote:

ORIGINAL: Exitao
I can't figure out how to prevent public access.

I see your problem, Ex, I was able to just go to that site and download it no questions asked

muy amable

When I look at it, it seems like everything matches, does Florian's just have fewer pages because it's tab only?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 28 2009 13:17:37

andresito

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Exitao
When I look at it, it seems like everything matches, does Florian's just have fewer pages because it's tab only?

I couldn't get to Flo's TABs so I can't say...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 28 2009 13:58:23

Exitao

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to andresito)

quote:

ORIGINAL: andresito

quote:

ORIGINAL: Exitao
When I look at it, it seems like everything matches, does Florian's just have fewer pages because it's tab only?

I couldn't get to Flo's TABs so I can't say...

Oh! In that case, I could point out, that I have all of Flo's audio and tab files and the printed tab in PDF
that I can download in a single zip file.

Again, it's for my own personal use, but I can't figure out how to secure it to prevent other people from downloading it. So I sure hope no one downloads them. Maybe someone could tell me how to prevent public download?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 28 2009 14:17:09

val

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

quote:

how to prevent public download

Perhaps if you tell us what other files you're trying to secure, we might be able to come up with some ideas

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Francisco

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

Haven't been able to download them either, but I think I might know someone that has them.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 0:19:04

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Francisco)

hey andresito man,

whats with the profile pic changing...... that's like twice in quick succession!!! I wish I could change mine

I feel like your teasing me

how do you do it??

does it have to be exactly 250x250 and 30kb???

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 1:52:29

Exitao

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Stu)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Stu

hey andresito man,

whats with the profile pic changing...... that's like twice in quick succession!!! I wish I could change mine

I feel like your teasing me

how do you do it??

does it have to be exactly 250x250 and 30kb???

145x145 max

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 4:10:36

srshea

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Florian)

Alright, I was starting to wear myself out compiling the long list of excuses for why I don’t have the available time to join in on the challenge, but then I realized that it’s just easier to go ahead and throw my hat in the ring.

So, count me in.

I’ve actually been planning to upload a similar basic bulerias compas for a while now, but that plan keeps getting sidetracked by other stuff I have more pressing needs to work on. It’s really nice to see the enthusiasm all this “challenge” business has engendered here, so I wanna get in on the spirit. So, I’ll get something worked up soon, whether it’s an official entry or something similar, entered “out of competition”….

Thanks, Florian, for the facilitation, tabs, audios, breathless counting, etc.! What did you use for the slow version? It’s really clean sounding, with not much of that “extra” unwanted sound that you get from other slowdowners……

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 12:43:04

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to srshea)

quote:

145x145 max

Ill try it, thanks man.....

EDIT:: It didn't work... well it sort of did but now its ****ed...

only lets me upload .bmp and its impossible to get those dimensions and keep the file size under 30kb.. anyway.. ill find a way. sorry to talk about this on this thread..

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 12:50:56

andresito

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 13:30:39

val

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Stu)

quote:

sorry to talk about this on this thread..

I've given up trying to upload my pics.
What are you doing on this thread anyway? You're SURELY not entering the Beginners challenge. If so, I contest your entry here and now. Just stepping outside.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 13:34:14

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to val)

quote:

I've given up trying to upload my pics.

I think it must be a bitmap (.bmp) and under 30kb.

quote:

What are you doing on this thread anyway?

Hahaha

You're right, I've no business here

Just bein nosey!

quote:

You're SURELY not entering the Beginners challenge. If so, I contest your entry here and now

...that's the nicest thing anyone's ever said about my playing..

but I'm not sure I belong on either challenge... maybe somewhere between the 2........Hows about a "begintermediate" challenge???

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 13:48:31

val

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Stu)

Congratulations at last. But haven't you got a better photo than that? You're very definitely arm candy material, but this pic doesn't do you justice

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 13:57:29

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to val)

quote:

Congratulations at last. But haven't you got a better photo than that? You're very definitely arm candy material, but this pic doesn't do you justice

haha.. Its all I got right now...apart from some cheesy acting headshots from 6 yrs ago.

plus I wouldn't wanna distract our few female members from their practice!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 14:31:07

Ailsa

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to val)

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You're very definitely arm candy material, but this pic doesn't do you justice

Oh I don't know. I quite like it. Relaxed. A bit like Vicente Amigo but less moody

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 14:41:03

val

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Stu)

OK, but you could at least get rid of the skull-cap. Promise we won't be distracted. I for one, am too busy with my Pasodoble.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 14:42:19

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to val)

quote:

I quite like it. Relaxed. A bit like Vicente Amigo but less moody

I like that vicente comparison....keep em coming!!

quote:

OK, but you could at least get rid of the skull-cap

Its a temporary measure whilst I grow "a more flamenco hair do"

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 15:18:29

val

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Stu)

Why wait?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 29 2009 15:41:55

Stu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to val)

oh mercy!!

$300 normal price!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 30 2009 15:52:37

El_flaco

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

Count me in.

I'm definitely a beginner (ch2 on Graf's books), but I really want to give it a try.

It should be really fun!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2009 4:41:35

cathulu

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to El_flaco)

Yeah, glad to hear more and more are coming out of the woodwork!

How are you guys all doing with the piece? There is some nice stuff in there!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2009 12:06:51

edguerin

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Stu)

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"a more flamenco hair do"

oh no, not another mullet thread ...

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El_flaco

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to cathulu)

I need a little help.
(not sure if I'm asking the right question, but please correct me if necessary)

For the stronger beats, do I just play them harder (make them come out more), or do you play the strong beats where you build up pressure in the palm of your hand and the other ones without? (yup, totally newbie question.

For the picture, I found out that you need to have the exact pixel size. I tried smaller than the 145x145 and it wouldn't work, but once I set it exactly to that size, it worked great. (it was a jpg)

Thanks

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2009 15:19:06

Florian

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Exitao)

Hey this thread is falling behind in chatting ...what are you shy or something ? lol

Sorry i kind of dissapeared on you before i could replie some of the questions...was a litlle exausted...i dont wanna explain again lol its on the intermediate thread.

quote:

Can you tell me if this is the same piece of music in this easy to download PDF file?

thats exactly the same piece Exitao...man i wish i had that when i spent 3 hours trying to make Oscars handwritting clearer lol..u should see how my book looks before i made the adjustments lol...but yours is even better...thank you.

My pleasure Doug

Anyway...its very nice to still see new members joining in...

quote:

Thanks, Florian, for the facilitation, tabs, audios, breathless counting, etc.! What did you use for the slow version? It’s really clean sounding, with not much of that “extra” unwanted sound that you get from other slowdowners…

Np..

I accutaly did a couple of takes for the breatless counting lol...stopped in the midlle..took a breath and started recording from there again lol

I use Transcribe to slow things down...its my favourite ..i dont use the others so i am not sure how it compares

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 2 2009 2:36:25

Exitao

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RE: Challenge, Beginners Thread (in reply to Florian)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Florian

Hey this thread is falling behind in chatting ...what are you shy or something ? lol

Sorry i kind of dissapeared on you before i could replie some of the questions...was a litlle exausted...i dont wanna explain again lol its on the intermediate thread.

quote:

Can you tell me if this is the same piece of music in this easy to download PDF file?

thats exactly the same piece Exitao...man i wish i had that when i spent 3 hours trying to make Oscars handwritting clearer lol..u should see how my book looks before i made the adjustments lol...but yours is even better...thank you.

As I said before, comparing the printed version to yours is really helpful as you've generally included more fingering notes and you've organised the measures differently (which helps to see the compas).

So your version doesn't become less useful in any way.

P.D.
I hope you didn't mean that responsibility for chattiness lays with me. I have to go back to work very soon. It will be a tough burden...

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