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Well, I’ve had a bad month. Started off with Habana, but then I got Covid. Got over that and then burned my hand left badly, particularly the thumb, meaning I couldn’t hold the neck properly (see it in the video!).
Determined to win the big prize, so I’ve rushed through an entry for Hall of the Mountain King.
Thought I’d try both parts, so if you’re up for a laugh, look at this:
As usual, really great arrangements and brilliant entries. Thanks again RC101 !
Andrew,
Thank you so much for your constructive feedback. You advise that I pay more attention to highlighting the melody. Listening back to my piece, I certainly can see what you mean!
I’ve gone back to blackbird and in trying to follow your advise, it’s better, but there is so much to concentrate on!
Anyway, much appreciated you taking so much time to provide me and others such valuable feedback.
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All the arrangements this month are fantastic. I was there when the originals came out…!
I chose Blackbird this month and it took the first two weeks just to get the hang of the rhythms. Thank you Andrew for a very comprehensive lesson.
For some reason, I keep wanting to go fast – I think it’s because the original is so familiar, it’s hard to slow it down in your mind. Anyway – here is my effort.
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Wow! a $6,000 Ukulele! How on earth would I do that justice. Just shows how respected RC101 is to get that kind of sponsorship.
Last month Andrew gave me some great lessons on my positioning and left hand. Been working hard on that and YES, its beginning to make a difference, things are easier!
Minuet in G/C this month so far. I found playing in time with the bass very difficult. Either fluffed through errors or I gradually sped up. Got it eventually.
Now to try Andante…
Andrew,
I can’t thank you enough for this feedback. I have spent the morning going through your lesson and videos.
I seem to have acquired quite a few bad habits, but by concentrating of the correct positioning of the Uke and my hands, I can already feel an improvement, but it’s hard work breaking the old habits.
Now, when I look at you and your team playing I actually can see what you are talking about and where I’m going wrong. Never thought about it before…
Thank you for your individual attention. Awesome.
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Hi everyone.
Chose Love Theme this month. I can play every bar properly, but stringing it all together and keeping going is more difficult!
Steven, your arrangement is really nice, thank you. One question: In your videos, what is holding your Uke in place? – I see no strap and it doesn’t seem to be your arm!
Thank you for the really helpful feedback Steven. I will work on my left hand technique as you suggest.
Really appreciate the effort you guys must put in to watching and analysing each entry.
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Happy New Year to all…
I learnt “Here Comes The Sun” some while ago, so I decided to do St James Infirmary this month. Without doubt, this is the hardest thing I’ve tried seriously to learn from Andrews great selection of music. I’ve given up on a few harder things, but I stuck at this.
The result is not great, but by editing a couple of videos together I’ve got my best attempt down – not great, but I’ll keep at it in February, March, April…
Andrew
Thanks for your feedback – you are too kind about my singing.
As for a choir, I was being a little bit non-serious (it’s a bad habit us brits have); can’t believe any would have me!! I am in a Uke group though; I always get put at the back…
Happy holidays to all you RockClass stars! As usual, great submissions again.
Kind regards
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Well, December is such a rush – and cut short by 8 days because of Andrew’s deadline!
Nevertheless, after practicing all day, I’ve finally got a submission of “What are you Doing”. Great arrangement by Rebecca. First time I’ve attempted to sing in public for, well, a long time. I’m now looking for a choir to join… any suggestions?
Loved all the options this month, but only got as far as the first verse on Last Christmas (great version Steven, but I just cant get those harmonics).
Hi Andrew – Great choices this month!
Are you aware of any problems with SoundSlice? Tried it in 3 different browsers and they all wont allow me to select a part to play (you know, the red lines). Wondered if it’s just me or others have this problem (or better, know of a solution!)
Steven,
Thank you for your feedback; feedback is one of the best features of RC101.
I enjoyed your verbal intro to the Etude and as a result looked him up. Fascinating life.
Kind regards
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Hi y’all
I have been practicing Valse Venezolano for weeks… but I just cant get a recording I’m pleased with (or actually get through the whole piece without collapsing in a heap, weeping). However it’s been fun trying with the accompaniment, and I’m gonna get this in the end.
So in the end I’m submitting the Etude in a Em.
This month was quite hard!
Hi Angelo,
Thanks for your comments. I find it quite difficult to be so disciplined as to do 4 bars at a time – I keep repeating the bits I’ve already got! Clearly you are right so I will try to do that.
November looks a bit challenging…
David.
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Hi Andrew and co. Matts rendition of Moon River is beautiful – so I had to choose that. As usual, left it a bit too late to start learning it though!
