There is one thing our teacher tells us to encourage us as performers and guitarists... I don't think many people understand who Pepe Romero is, or the legacy ...
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William Stewart
wstewart@...
Nov 5, 2006 3:55 pm
I hope it was clear that my email [fired off in an angry moment in response to an arrogant criticism of such a great artist] showed my clear respect and...
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David Bryan
daveguitarbryan
Nov 6, 2006 10:07 pm
thanks for clearing that up. I was confused. ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Want to start your own...
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Gerrit van Bergeijk
gitaarbouw
Nov 8, 2006 3:01 pm
Dear guitarplayers, I'm a new member of this group. I'm a luthier from Holland. I've made 120 guitars the last years. My latest instrument is an interesting ...
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Richard F. Sayage
rsayage1
Nov 12, 2006 5:30 am
Hi all, I have a number of recordings of original music written for Classical and/or Acoustic guitar. They can be found on my Samples Page under Original...
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andreassinulingga
andreassinul...
Nov 14, 2006 5:56 pm
David Russel, Alvaro Pierri... maybe?? u should hear their tone... for me Pepe's playing so nice in flamenco style....but not in Classical style...as u say...
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William Stewart
wstewart@...
Nov 16, 2006 3:25 pm
One thing you might consider is that when the guitar came into being (Sor, Aguado, Guiliani, etc.) during the classical era, it was not known as the 'classical...
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Harlock2000
Nov 16, 2006 4:59 pm
Nicely said. Couldn't agree more. ... being ... itself. ... of ... to ... too ... Bream's ... lute- ... those ... I ... the ... not. ... not ... great ... ...
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bugdiddley
Nov 17, 2006 1:15 am
I'm a lower end intermediate player who is self teaching (and I understand the limitations of that, but it's what I can do), and am looking for recommendations...
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David Bryan
daveguitarbryan
Nov 17, 2006 5:21 am
I agree. I am truly touched by many peoples playing, and I am not partial to their technique or history. Bottom line is the music, not the technique. I find...
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Joette
jmg_guitar
Nov 17, 2006 7:13 pm
Here are 2 guitars I would recommend: Alvarez AC60S- available from www.music123.com for $279 If you can go a little over $400, check out www.rubenflores.com ...
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Fernando Ramón Olayo
faronet69
Nov 17, 2006 10:35 pm
Beautiful words, Bill. Music is a human expression (probably the deepest of all) and the human being can't have changed that much in 200 years, so we should...
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John Hansen
vertigo_prophet
Nov 19, 2006 3:38 am
Greetings, I agree with Joette regarding the Ruben Flores guitars. However, I also recommend the Alhambra 2C and 3C - I see the former for aproximately $400.00...
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George Kaplan
kgmk99
Nov 19, 2006 3:41 am
When I started taking classical guitar lessons 5 years ago I told myself that if I stayed interested for 5 years I would buy myself a good classical guitar....
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Richard F. Sayage
rsayage1
Nov 19, 2006 3:42 am
Hi all, I was playing around in the studio, and I recorded a track this morning. OK, it's not standard classical guitar fare...but I'm different...what can I...
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skipman58
Nov 19, 2006 5:37 am
Hi Bug, I would highly recommend a Pavan student guitar - they are imported by classical guitar builder Tom Prisloe, built in Spain by a luthier shop to his...
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BobSillars@...
bobsillars
Nov 19, 2006 12:20 pm
George I got the same urge this summer to replace my Alvarez 5004. I am now playing an Enriquez 65. It is an absolutely wonderful instrument. I bought mine ...
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Greg Brandt
gregbrandtgu...
Nov 19, 2006 5:10 pm
While being a guitar maker and not meaning to sound too self serving, the $2500 - $3000 range is often the starting point in some makers shops. You may want to...
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sportbike
classicguita...
Nov 19, 2006 8:14 pm
Bob wrote: My best advise is that if you have been playing for five years, take your time and try as many instruments in your price range that you can. Find...
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Greg Brandt
gregbrandtgu...
Nov 19, 2006 10:46 pm
Richard, Very, very, nice! Lovely arrangement and great playing! Congratulations and all the best, Greg Greg Brandt http;//www.gregbrandtguitars.com "Richard...
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Stephen Bright
Bright57
Nov 20, 2006 3:39 am
If you look on ebay long enough, you can find a nice hand-made guitar for under $400. It will be an unknown maker, and it will be of unknown quality, but they...
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Nana Upik
mafia_murtad
Nov 20, 2006 5:32 am
Hi,there.. I spent few years studying guitar. I enjoyed it. I ve a target,i wish i could play bach songs in concert. But,since my father died, ive no reason to...
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William Stewart
wstewart2713
Nov 20, 2006 1:25 pm
I am not a psychologist but with that admission out of the way, I would suggest it is how you view that last moment with your father that colors the...
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sportbike
classicguita...
Nov 20, 2006 2:28 pm
* Nana wrote: * * Hi,there.. I spent few years studying guitar. I enjoyed it. I ve a target,i wish i...
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Richard F. Sayage
rsayage1
Nov 20, 2006 3:32 pm
Music is a spirit, one that engulfs us, whispered to us by the vibrations that we mold from our instrument, whatever instrument it may be...you say he was your...
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Harlock
Harlock2000
Nov 20, 2006 7:51 pm
Music has always been a comfort in times of loss. Who among us here does not consider their guitar among their most beloved friends, giving us solace, ...
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Richard F. Sayage
rsayage1
Nov 20, 2006 9:52 pm
Another "Celtic" track called Hugh O'Donnell....El tells me it should be fast! Yikes...still I like it. Arrangement by El McMeen, the original music comes...
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Jon Couch
jon_blue_sky
Nov 22, 2006 7:10 am
Hello, Nana... Some years ago now, when my otherwise healthy 10-year-old son died from an extremely aggressive brain tumor, I thought my playing days were...
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James Fulks
navy2af
Nov 22, 2006 12:26 pm
Jon, Thank you for sharing that with us. It's very touching. I forwarded it to my guitar teacher so he can share it with his other students. I'll be sharing...
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Harlock2000
Nov 22, 2006 3:00 pm
Any recommendations for LOW COST HIGH SOUND QUALITY recording?...
