Tango en Skai (R. Dyens) performed by Christopher Laughlin

[Trinitrotoluenador]

tabs? D:

[velasquez1964]

Great playing -wish I could play as well. Thanks for posting this. Are you playing a Velasquez?

Danny T

[clsm1955]

@velasquez1964 The guitar is a Richard Brune Artist Model. I've had it for about 15 years.

[haviskam]

Just perfect. One of te best performances of the piece ever.

[clsm1955]

@haviskam Thanks!

[clsm1955]

@haviskam Thanks!

[Blobule]

I don't like his tempo/rubato. Roland's is the best by far.

[portablepocket]

i saw this man at this ice cream shop in glenview tonight performing with a kid. they did a fantastic job. i took his card and tipped him well. love this music!

[themiki05]

I think this is the best tango I ever heard! :) I look all the time at this video to learn tango en skai

[kotsaris15guitarist]

At one minute and half it was exactly like roland dyens and to tell u the truth i rly didnt like it because it was exactly the same(k r.d ofc better)but anyway almost,then u used ur own ways of playing and i liked more...(just my opinion...)

[Miguelrx10d]

Awesome...just awesome

[thechidz]

Great job Chris, Are you still teaching in Wisconsin?

[clsm1955]

Nope. I'm teaching in Northbrook, IL. I've got my own school now.

[albenizski]

the sound of his guitar is beautiful.. the notes are very clear.. He looks like kevin spacey :)

[clsm1955]

Poor Kevin Spacey! Thanks, though.

Chris

[indiemuse81]

hahah i was gona say that!

[j1554]

I had to follow this guy in a master class back in 1990. He played this piece. I remember thinking, "God, you can just kill me now. Ok? Thanks."

John Lawler

[clsm1955]

Have I been playing this piece that long? Time flies! Thanks for the reminiscence.

[guitarclasic4693]

muy bueno laughlin

limpio extremadamente

gran guitarrista clasico

excelente

me encantas como tocas el popular guajiras

y esta pieza

[bradleyt1]

Sounds incredible Chris! Very well done.

Brad Conroy

[billl1977]

you can do better than this right???

[pavanmukt]

It's really smooth, gentle and consistent. This is worth watching among the stuff people lay out. Thank you

[ZZGGIIEE2]

you're amazing!

[panosfromgreece]

Dear Chris,

I am attending a competition next month, and one of the pieces in my programme is Tango En Skai. I would be very greatful if you could give me some advice about this piece. Anything. Thanks in advance.

[clsm1955]

Practice at slow speeds to attain consistant pulse and accuracy. Execute every detail of the score. The three against two rhythms can be tricky. Count them carefully and practice with a metronome. There are many sudden changes in dynamics and many accents to obseve. Don't fight the piece, play within yourself. Breath deeply, keep your posture erect and you will stay more relaxed. Above all, never forget that it is the composer, not the performer, who should impress the listener.

[panosfromgreece]

Thank you for your help Chris. I would like to inform you that I received a medal at the competition. I played Tango en Skai, Fuoco, Bach's 2nd Lute Suite's Gigue and Allemande.

Thanks again!

[spitdeth]

christopher...this is horribly good :D

you play it so well :D

[clsm1955]

Thank you! I am so grateful that Mr. Dyens composed this piece.

Chris

[kampa81]

Chris sorry to bug you but I got another question. On that first big scale from 00:19 to 00:21, are you alternate-picking or are you plucking with a bunch of hammer-ons? what fingers do you use? i can't seem to get that scale right. BTW thanks so much for that other piece of advice, I've been practicing it and i'm getting better at it.

[clsm1955]

It's a little hard to explain, but basically, if consecutive notes are on the same string, I use hammmer-ons, if they cross strings, I group the notes across three consecutive strings and use a p-i-m arpeggio pattern. I changed the fingering a little from what Dyens noted in his score, but his fingering would work as well. The music is published - I recommend that you purchase the score.

-Chris

[kampa81]

Well played....Chris I had a question if you could answer it, that would be great....from 00:24 to 00:26 when you do that chord and slide it up the neck of the guitar....does your left hand just strum down or is there something else to it?

[clsm1955]

Before strumming each chord I pluck the first string three times in quick succession using the ring, middle, and index fingers of the right hand. Using the symbols a (anular) for the ring finger, m for middle, i for index, and p↑ for down stroke with thumb, the pattern would read:

amip↑ amip↑ amip↑ amip↑ amip↑

I hope that helps!

Chris

[kampa81]

FANTASTIC thanks I really appreciate it

[kimoboontje]

nice nice nice :D

[volkldude3]

ok.....this is weird, my name is Chris Laughlin and i play guitar, although no tango en skai

[clsm1955]

I'm glad your playing guitar. If you can cook, play guitar, and laugh at yourself you'll always have friends.

Chris

[panosfromgreece]

Very Well! Congratulations Mr Laughlin! Your performance is the best (after R.Dyens' of course). Being a proper student of this piece myself, I understand it's high difficulties and admire you. One day, maybe, I shall post my own performance,as a response to yours. You have taught me many things about this piece. Once again, I salute you.

[clsm1955]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I also love Mr. Dyens performance of this piece. His control over dynamics and color are incredible.

-Chris

[panosfromgreece]

Just look at your technique. Your style. You have the talent Mr Laughlin. I suppose you work as a classical guitarist?

[robinscherpen]

this is great!

love the guitar!

[clsm1955]

Thank you, you are very kind. The guitar is by Richard Brune of Evanston, Illinois. It was built for me in 1997.

[ItzEddie]

his interpretation of tango en skai is wonderful

[clsm1955]

Thanks you for listening to my music. Your comments are very gratifying.

-Chris Laughlin

[elgranrafa]

la posta es que como Dyens no hay

[sasecorzi]

this guy is magnific... he is singing Guajiras de Lucia too and he is performing it superb! .. Bravo!

[Entropy56]

Very nice rendition. This guy looks like he is about 6ft 5in tall 'cause he dwarfs his guitar.

[clsm1955]

Actually, I'm only 5'10", but your nice comments make me feel 10 feet tall! - Thanks, Chris

[Entropy56]

Sorry about that. Looks can be deceiving. Some players hunch over their guitar and look smaller than you, I guess.

[blueecv]

exelente, mas limpio imposible

[davewallbridge]

Oh but perfection is so annoying, I love it!

[rodrigoanavalon]

apoyo eso... le falta caleta de onda

[locrio85]

piola, pero le falta como mas onda en algunas partes, no hay como Dyens