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Libre
11-07-2005, 07:41 PM
I have a question for you about your playing of Blind Mary. Do you capo at the first fret? I loved the piece by the way, and ordered the book you said you got the piece from. When I started to play it, I did NOT like the sound as much as on your video. I'm no Mozart, but it didn't take me long to realize I was in a different key than you, although I was playing straight from the book - which does not indicate a capo. When I put the capo on fret 1 - BINGO! I like sound better, and the register better also. I'm really surprised that the capo would have that effect.
Anyway - I don't remember your mentioning anything about the capo. Do you just tune a half step higher than standard, for some reason, or are you using the capo?
cdikland
11-08-2005, 03:27 AM
You caught me... :oops: I used a capo on the 1st as you suspected. In fact, when I was learning it and playing along with Ben V. I would change the pitch of his recording to match my capoed version.

I first heard this piece played by a member on e-borneo (sorry, but I cant remember his name) who played it on a 10 string. He capoed on the 3rd.

BTW: I would really, really love to hear you rendition.
Libre
11-08-2005, 06:25 AM
ahCHA!
Thought so.
I'll make a recording this weekend and post it - risking being pounced upon by all the critics here - but since you asked I'll do it.
The piece is a great example that something beautiful can be quite simple.
By the way, do you have the CD that is referred to in the book? Had I known it was available with the CD, I would have ordered it to - but I didn't ... so I didn't.
cdikland
11-08-2005, 07:22 AM
Yup. I got the book with the CD. He has some nice stuff on there most of which will probably be pretty simple for you. While a few may be easy for me as well, it is playing to tempo that kills me. (i.e. Planxty Drew,Capriccio)
Libre
11-08-2005, 09:37 PM
Couldn't wait for the weekend.
This was done with my John Price and one mike (and no capo).

http://marcfriedlander.com/musicLib/blindMary.mp3
Pepe Vergara
11-08-2005, 09:51 PM
Libre:
Is PRELUDE IN E MINOR any one of the Bach's prelude recorded in your CDs?

I am looking for the sheet music, but I want to hear it first. THanks
dennis
11-08-2005, 10:03 PM
That is a great book, I have been playing the Tibetan Prayer Song for a while, which is kind of a unique piece in that book. It was really put together well.
Libre
11-08-2005, 10:05 PM
Libre:
Is PRELUDE IN E MINOR any one of the Bach's prelude recorded in your CDs?

Nope - Not E minor. E Major yes, not E minor. It's hard to know what piece it is, just from the key - it could be literally hundreds. If you can tell me the work it's from - or even better, the BWV number, I might be able to help you.
Hmmmm- is it the Prelude from the 1st Lute Suite? That would qualify - but I don't know if it's the piece you mean. There is a really mean Presto that goes with it - you've probably heard it.
Libre
11-08-2005, 10:08 PM
Hey Dennis - yeah it is - I just got it yesterday. I really like the Rag #2 also.
brian richardson
11-09-2005, 04:48 AM
what's the name of this book w/ cd?
dennis
11-09-2005, 05:59 AM
It's Ben Verdery's Easy Classical Guitar Recital, you can check out some of the pieces on Ben's site: http://www.benjaminverdery.com/

It is a really nice compelation, and has some really unique stuff in there, enjoy it!
brian richardson
11-09-2005, 06:15 AM
thanks dennis :D
cdikland
11-09-2005, 08:01 AM
The book is much, much better than his website. I defy u to find information that indicates this book is for sale and then a link to it. :D If you do (yup, there is one there) click it... :shock: :shock: :shock: PAGE NOT FOUND!!!! :oops: :oops:

Frustated yet? Try this
Easy Classical Guitar Recital
(http://www.guitarplace.com/MI045.html)