Bach prelude on tenor

iamjoshpark · Sep 30, 2015

I've been working on this for few weeks now. Still a couple fudges, but it's starting to sounds right I think. Check it out please!

http://youtu.be/gfmEbq0Ki1U

stevepetergal · Sep 30, 2015

Very nicely done.
I encourage you to peruse Jordi's Bach transcriptions.

pembroke66 · Sep 30, 2015

Great work there

johnson430 · Oct 1, 2015

Nice job. You should be proud. I smiled when I saw your excitement at the end of the video.

My :2cents:
I played with an anchored finger for almost a year.
But I recently un-anchored my little finger and I am feeling more freedom of movement in my fingers.
You might try it.
Feels funny at first but muscle memory shouldn't take long.

BTW, I gave it a thumb's up.
I am surprised no one else gave you thumbs up.

VegasGeorge · Oct 1, 2015

Marvelous! I've studied the Bach Cello Suites since about 1970. I played them originally in the Hoss transcription for French Horn, and later in a trumpet transcription playing the Tenor Horn. I've never tried them on the Uke. I had made a commitment to record one entire Suite on the Tenor Horn last year. Unfortunately ill health stopped me from realizing that goal. Maybe I can get back to it. But, in the meantime you have inspired me to try a few of the movements on my Uke. Thanks!

iamjoshpark · Oct 1, 2015

johnson430 said:
Nice job. You should be proud. I smiled when I saw your excitement at the end of the video.

My :2cents:
I played with an anchored finger for almost a year.
But I recently un-anchored my little finger and I am feeling more freedom of movement in my fingers.
You might try it.
Feels funny at first but muscle memory shouldn't take long.

BTW, I gave it a thumb's up.
I am surprised no one else gave you thumbs up.

Thanks for watching! I smiled too! Is the anchored finger my right hand pinky? I'ver never had lessons and do not know all the terms and technicals. My finger picking style is kind of based on Scruggs style banjo stuff. So not a lot of ring and pinky finger. Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

iamjoshpark · Oct 1, 2015

VegasGeorge said:
Marvelous! I've studied the Bach Cello Suites since about 1970. I played them originally in the Hoss transcription for French Horn, and later in a trumpet transcription playing the Tenor Horn. I've never tried them on the Uke. I had made a commitment to record one entire Suite on the Tenor Horn last year. Unfortunately ill health stopped me from realizing that goal. Maybe I can get back to it. But, in the meantime you have inspired me to try a few of the movements on my Uke. Thanks!

Awesome! Trumpet is the coolest! My cousin plays trumpet in a pretty wild band called Fond of Tigers. They won a Juno award. That's Canadian. I am glad you liked it and I am honoured to have been an inspiration! Cheers!

iamjoshpark · Oct 1, 2015

stevepetergal said:
Very nicely done.
I encourage you to peruse Jordi's Bach transcriptions.

I'll check it out, thanks!

iamjoshpark · Oct 1, 2015

pembroke66 said:
Great work there

Thanks a lot!

Georges · Oct 1, 2015

Well done, as,you play in my opinion this prelude should be play in this tempo not to slow. A good work congratulation

iamjoshpark · Oct 3, 2015

Georges said:
Well done, as,you play in my opinion this prelude should be play in this tempo not to slow. A good work congratulation

Right on! Thanks so much!

johnson430 · Oct 11, 2015

iamjoshpark said:
Thanks for watching! I smiled too! Is the anchored finger my right hand pinky? I'ver never had lessons and do not know all the terms and technicals. My finger picking style is kind of based on Scruggs style banjo stuff. So not a lot of ring and pinky finger. Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

Josh,
Like you, I had no formal lessons and just did what felt 'right to me' when I started playing.
Firstly, many players use an anchored little finger(pinky of your right hand) and seem happy.
But, I found that an anchored little finger was causing tension in my hand and was limiting movement in my other fingers.
Another player directed me to a video of a very nice technique for playing that has greatly helped me; it was made for classical guitar but can be useful for ukulele players too.
This is well worth the time for any player, new or seasoned.

https://www.classicalguitarshed.com...340098397&mc_cid=c482225e9f&mc_eid=3727d206c2

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