I hesitate to call this anything but "Classical Guitar". It is very Bach-like. Written and performed in 1972 by Mr. Steve Hackett. Released on the Genesis album, "Foxtrot".
https://soundcloud.com/marks-recordings/horizons (https://soundcloud.com/marks-recordings/horizons)
It is a very difficult piece to play all the way through and get a decent result recording. This was a single Audio-Technica Condenser mic into the Zoom H6.
A couple of "hesitations" and "tonality" issues, but not too bad. Also a couple of "hollow sounding" harmonics but overall I am happy with this recording. I know I can do it better and I will.
The harmonics are really tough to get an even sound especially when you have to move up and down the fretboard to get the melody correct with the harmonics.
I am going to my first ever guitar lesson this Thursday. I want to work on technique, tone, and actually learning the fretboard notes. I have a self-taught cursory knowledge but I cannot point at a random part of the fretboard and instantly know what note it is.
I have been a life-long fingernail biter. It was really bad in that I have tried to perfect hiding my fingers in public. Well, this new guitar has seemingly broken me of that nasty habit! WHAT??? Yes, although I am making a conscious effort to stop, I firmly believe that it is mostly sub-conscious. I have stopped completely and my nails are actually starting to grow! I know I need them in good shape to play classical guitar and I am determined to get there.
Constructive criticism is most welcome.
I hope you like it.
Well done.
Ed
:+1: Nicely done :guitar
Thanks for sharing... BobW...
Mark,
I quite enjoyed that. I am not positive i will ever get to that level of playing, but the trying will be fun.
Nicely done.
Anthony<><
I certainly liked it too. Much more difficult piece than I can play even after 50+ years. I failed guitar theory because I did not try, but really should have and now I am too old to care... But certainly love to play and listen to those that can really play!
I used to kno... er, butcher this tune... it was the song that let me know I like listening to classical, not playing it. LOL
Ed
Thank you all for the kind words.
I seriously need want a nylon string guitar... :whistling:
What you consider "needs work" would be my raging success. Well-played.
Quote from: markj on February 25, 2016, 09:52:15 AM
Thank you all for the kind words.
I seriously need want a nylon string guitar... :whistling:
Mighty fine playing, Mark.
Have you investigated the Gibson Chet Atkins CE or CEC nylon string guitars? I just bought a 1997 CEC model for my brother and had a chance to set it up and noodle around on it for a few days before I shipped it to him. A very nice sounding "electric-acoustic" guitar with nylon strings. I was pretty impressed with it. I couldn't get used to the 2" neck width, but my brother who plays a classical guitar just loves it. The CE model is identical but has a slightly narrower nut (about 1 13/16").
I have heard good reviews of the Godin Multiac series of nylon string guitars. http://godinguitars.com/godinmultencorep.htm
I enjoy listening to your recordings.