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I loved A Duet from the Heart the moment I heard it, and it was fun to play with a backing track. I couldn’t stop smiling when I finally made it to 100% speed, although I still only get the triplets right about 1 out of 10 times 🙂 Thanks to Andrew for the beautiful song, and to Steven for the great lesson…super fun!
Oh my, so, I managed to get an entry together of Kakariko Village. I learned the harmony, melody, recorded both parts, layered and edited them (unsuccessfully I guess, lol) and uploaded it in an hour flat. And boy does it sound like it. 😅😅😂
When I first listened to the “finished product” back, I cry laughed pretty hard, just because it was so hilariously off. What happened?! I actually even tried to count. I had to record each part separately without listening to the other part. 😂😭😅
I think what happened is that I was playing the melody too slowly. And in my attempts to be “extra” I added notes to the harmony which threw off the rhythm. And also didn’t realize that the last chord of the song was played by itself. I knew this after I listened to @kittycatlin ‘s lovely performance of this one. 😊 @swissconsinboy also played that one really well.
I feel like mine is a “expectations versus reality” prime example. 😅
I’ll say I’m glad that I still tried to get an entry in so I didn’t lose my streak (and because it was a much needed laugh today), but this one maybe doesn’t deserve a prize entry. 😅🥺
@abster, your performance was incredible! Such a young rock star indeed! 😊😎I want to comment on everyone else’s because they were all so great, but I’ll say they were all very lovely! 😊
@leb397, that is so amazing and magical! I am definitely very excited for you! 😁💕 I feel like I need to go look into that company so I can ogle the ukes at least. 😅 Thank you, friend, there have been some fun and crazy things this month, but the last couple of weeks have been a bit rough. It will get better though. You be well, as well! 😊Friendly Reminder – The deadline for receiving feedback and an entry into the giveaway is tonight at 11:59 PM ET (check your local time zone).
Finally I managed to get something ready for one of your challenges again!
Thanks for being there! 🙂
Just made it! Only had time this evening for 2 recording attempt (this being the 2nd take) so could be better especially those triplets (Duet of the Heart). Wanted to try a challenge with a backing track to practice timing, hopefully not too bad.
Please don’t include me in the giveaway for this month.
@the_bumble_bard I think you are not giving yourself the credit. I thought it was good! Sounded pretty to me ☺️👏👏👏👏 the fact you recorded all is nice. Such a soft moving tune. Well done.
Good luck everyone. Here comes October 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
@leb397, aw, thank you, friend! 😊 When I listened back to it again today, I realized it wasn’t *quite* as bad as I thought. I may have been getting tired and therefore slaphappy when I listened back to it. 😅😂 Really thank you! I actually love trying to layer like that but I think I need to get a better program / method for creating duets/layers because the program I have now is Clunky City. 😂
@The_Bumble_Bard: I agree, you deserve all kinds of credit for putting it all together in just an hour and making it sound quite presentable! Nicely done.
These months go by way too fast!…..A little late, but I’m still posting! Here goes Wildwood Flower…….I kept on having little brain farts, forgetting where I was…….I love anything clawhammer….great challenge….thanks Christopher!
Great job to all the other clawhammer enthusiasts…..special shout-out to @leb397……I’m so impressed with your submission…..and can’t believe you just learned how to clawhammer this month!
Well-done to all the others who submitted……it takes a lot of commitment to practice and performing each month.
On to October!
@dianna Thank you!. Great job. Sounded really nice. I love clawhammer and really struggled. You made it look easy.
I understand everything you said. Sure wasn’t an easy piece. I started a good 10 days earlier, when Andrew mentioned it would be a challenge song and every day worked on it. However, I was gone 1 week. So towards the end I got nervous I wouldn’t finish. Memorizing- argh…. hard to find repeats to tie it together.
Anyway., glad you posted. I kept looking for others, besides misterbones.@grannieannie – Very beautifully played, Annie! I noticed some of the melody notes that should tie from the “&” of 4 into beat 1 of the next measure were moved to beat 1 instead. Try counting and clapping the melody out loud. The syncopation makes this melody a bit trickier, but you’re really close!
@lhamilton – Nicely done, Linda! The banjolele sounds awesome! To my ear, it sounds like the thumb hits on the open G are being rushed a bit. Try playing along at a slower tempo and keeping an eye on that. Also, focus on note clarity – aim to have each note ring out clearly and independently while still flowing into the next.
@jasdel – You nailed it! Perfect feel and timing, excellent performance! 👏
@The_Bumble_Bard – I like your adaption of the piece! Nice mix of melody and harmony Rachael 🙂
@mysticrick – Great playing, Rick! I noticed you’re coming in on the same starting point for a few melody notes in the A Melody that I mentioned in my feedback for @grannieannie above. It also sounds like you’re coming in early on the B melody. Try counting during the longer pauses to help you start on the right beat. Additionally, focus on defining that triplet rhythm in the opening phrase.
@hiouke – Beautifully played! ❤️
@santai – Great to see you back Marvin! Playing was wonderful, only thing I’d work on from here is increasing the tempo 🙂
@akukes73 – Great playing Ash! To my ear, I’m hearing a slight mix of swing and straight feels during the syncopated parts of the A melody (bars 5- 7). Try playing along with Steven in the tab player for that section and try to match his playing 100%. In bar 14/16/18, try not to rush that first note pull-off.@dianna – I didn’t see you sneak in there lol! Playing sounded great Diana! really well done in the timing, feel, and technique 🙂
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