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Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
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Author:  gpoorman [ Fri May 11, 2012 5:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
That was one of the better classical arrangements for Stick that I've heard ... ever. Really nicely done!
Author:  JHammondC [ Fri May 11, 2012 6:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
all I can say is wow!
Author:  greg [ Fri May 11, 2012 6:35 am ]
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Great playing, Akin,

And a great example of how choosing the right tuning for the music you want to make is really important. For counterpoint like this, having the same tuning in each hand really helps, for other kinds of music, it's better to have a more "chordally supportive" accompaniment tuning.

I'm really enjoying seeing how the SG12 inspires different tuning choices. You make great use of the extended high range the instrument offers over longer-scale intruments

Bravo!
Author:  Luc [ Fri May 11, 2012 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
GOOD LORD! :o

Something that doesn't seem to occur to the new generation of youngsters: just how much work goes into making what you do look effortless.

That was really something. You put in all that work...I hope you feel a big sense of reward for it, because the rest of us seeing and hearing this are all rewarded with your results, too.

I cheer and hold a Bic lighter in the air for you!
Author:  Brett Bottomley [ Fri May 11, 2012 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
So 8 months to achieve such a great result.

My question is, roughly how many hours per day did you put in?

I just find it interesting to see how different players develop, learn and grow.

Thanks again
Brett
Author:  enrique [ Fri May 11, 2012 8:51 am ]
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Standing ovation! Wow. Just wow. Simply amazing.
Author:  mad_monk [ Fri May 11, 2012 9:40 am ]
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Beautiful.

Mad Monk.
Author:  w8ing4thewindshield [ Fri May 11, 2012 11:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
that was SO awesome!!!

thank you.
Author:  maxr [ Fri May 11, 2012 11:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
Wow, Akinu, that's astonishing - thanks!

To clarify your tuning - is that 'mirrored 4ths' with the lowest pitch string on each side of the Stick in the middle, rising in 4ths towards the outside, and with the Bass played with the Left hand on the Right side of the Stick (as you look at the fingerboard)?

Can you share with us the reasons for choosing this tuning please?

Thanks, Max
Author:  akinu [ Fri May 11, 2012 2:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K.386
Dear all,

Thank you so much for the kind words.

Quote:
Akin you are amazing.

Do you have any cd's out? You have a great gift.

Thank you
Brett


Dear Brett; no, I still haven't produced material sufficient to fill a CD. However it's definitely in my mind and hope to begin such a project soon :)

Quote:
My question is, roughly how many hours per day did you put in?


I began with an hour a day at first; the problem is that I had to change the arrangement and fingering often, because a particular interpretation sounds good when you play it slow, but becomes impossible to play as you go faster. So I think I spent a bit more than 2 hours a day regularly on this. Especially when you figure things out on slow tempo and work your way up to presto, the piece begins to consume so much time. For about 2 months, it felt like I was making no progress, and I think my classical training worked best here. Some classical pieces can be like deserts; you have to walk through them for a very long time without seeing noticeable difference in your performance. But muscle memory works in mysterious ways and constant practice pays off eventually. I think it depends on how much you love a particular piece so that you're willing to go through its 'desert'.

Quote:
To clarify your tuning - is that 'mirrored 4ths' with the lowest pitch string on each side of the Stick in the middle, rising in 4ths towards the outside, and with the Bass played with the Left hand on the Right side of the Stick (as you look at the fingerboard)?

Can you share with us the reasons for choosing this tuning please?


Hello Max,

My tuning is this:

Code:
Accompaniment
A (an octave lower than #7)
E down a 4th (an octave lower then #8)
B down a 4th
F# down a 4th
C# down a 4th
G# down a 4th (lowest string)

Melody
A (highest string)
E down a 4th (open guitar high E)
B down a 4th
F# down a 4th
C# down a 4th
G# down a 4th


I ended up with this tuning after 6 years of playing different tunings. I come from a classical guitar background, so familiarity is probably the main reason why I picked this.

I also have to thank Greg for his stick setup video and article. It made the most enigmatic aspect of stick maintenance very clear for me, after which I could set the action real low so that I could play this easier. Thanks a million Greg!
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