Villa-Lobos "Choros no. 1" played by James Graham

[IronHorse4642]

That's some difficult piece of guitar music, and despite some mistakes you pulled it off quite well.

[jagbj]

If I were more dedicated to learning and didn't have so many other interests perhaps I could learn to play a small portion as well as you!

[prophetviewer]

very nice respectfull way God bless you

[bkstump]

Thank you very much!

James

[bdclassicalguitarist]

Nice job. I trust your performance final went well. I received the Villa-Lobos guitar solo works as a Christmas present from my wife. I have looked at Choros no. 1 and plan to tackle it but it is definitely going to be a challenge. Thanks for posting the video. I look forward to more videos.

Ben

[bkstump]

Ben,

Thank you for your kind words. It's full of errors, but that's a part of practicing. :) Choros no. 1 is not difficult, but it does have two or three tricky phrases that I've yet to consistently get right. Sometimes they work, sometimes not. I'm still working on them. Actually, I didn't get to play Choros at my final. I ended up playing the three pieces from Merlin's Suite del Recuerdos, and they went well (at least I think they did, I got a final grade of 'A').

Cheers,

James

[Jualtair]

Very good! Played with feeling ... 5 stars!

[MrLucky923]

awesome!!! 5 stars!!

[scrupuleux1]

I love this piece, It's reminds me my father. thank you.

[bkstump]

Thank you. I only wish that I could play it well!

Cheers,

James

[carpeguitarra]

Good luck on the final. I find Villa-Lobos out of my reach right now. Congrats on playing this. I hope you will post this again after your performance (if you are not too tired of playing it by then).

Thanks for posting this.

Regards,

Tim

[bkstump]

Thanks for the kind words, Tim. Yes, I'm already tired of it (but not sick of it). Once I start, I still have fun with it! I won't know for sure if I'll play this or the Suite del Recuerdo, yet. Performance jury is this coming Thursday, and I'll decide on the Tuesday before. I don't anticipate much "performance anxiety" because I've got to know these fellows throughout the semester, but I'm still a bit apprehensive! :)

Cheers,

James

[carpeguitarra]

Being tired of it probably is a good thing, you likely have all the muscle memory in place. Hope all goes smoothly. I take lessons but not as formal a process as what you are doing. Hats off to you.

Tim

[depac33]

good stuff!

[Gloverlee]

beautiful and relaxing

[komodo93433]

Very good movement, transition!

[classicalbrittain]

You have opened my eyes to another great composer.. wonderful work!!

Thanks,

Andrew

[sackasilver]

Great stuff there, BK.

[JesseGuitar07]

great sounds! enjoyed!

frined

jesse