When you get this piece you get it, not before. Anyone leaving a negative comment is sad. Post your performance and even then your still shit. Good Job. Remember practice does not make perfect it makes permanent.
you are a guitarman who i respect, i even had studied your "rumba". but the difference that you had tried to create on this piece is not successfull, i think.
@SenorTucan95 Well, he's right you know. There are pull offs that are very hard to uh.....pull off in this piece. lolzylozz also does a very nice rendition of a Leo Brouwer piece which is considerably more difficult than this. No, I don't have a version of Recuerdos posted either.
@hueseph watching lolzlozz play was like watching a 10 year old struggle with 'simple man' in slow motion - LOVED his pro rasgeo technique too. SYKE, back to square one noobs
@SuperVkg Was that sarcasm? I think you are confused. lolzylolz has no rasgueo in his video. (Actually, it's not his video anyway). It's some other guy doing a Leo Brouwer piece. At any rate there are pull offs missing in this piece. If this were an RCM recital it would be an instant fail. I'm guessing that your are criticizing my videos. Well oh well. All I have uploaded are originals. There is no comparison. Mine are the only versions, so they are just as they are meant to be.
@hueseph yeah he has none in his video - it was why i pointed it out; just like sal has no pull offs in his...except id say a good sounding rasgeo is much more difficult to tame than a pull off, i mean come on.
and no, i wasnt talking about your videos, i was talking about lolzlozz - he plays just like his age, you can find a million like him on youtube. Young, Naive, and arrogant.
@SuperVkg and the song he plays does have rasgeo originally, is another reason why i pointed it out, just like lolz pointed out the lack of pull offs, well im pointing out the lack of rasgeo in his -- mr pro lolzz cant even compete in technique with sal here.
@TheCaptainMemo with all due respect to Sal, I have to agree with you, the first parts poor timing is very noticeable, but a little before second half it gets much better. His tremolo is still very clean and even sounding, and I still have ways to go to play this as good as Sal. Overall - very nice job!
only one thin this is clasical guitar not flamenco, anyway the song is amazing, congratulations, i have an asking asturias from isaac albeniz if is posible
Wonderful. I am a beginner and I am still looking for a begiinner flamenco guitar , is there such thing ? I am struggling since everything I find online is over 500. Any advice? Thank you
@followmesky Why not just buy a cheaper classical guitar to practice on like a Yamaha. You can put your own removable plastic scratch plate on with sticky tape.
First off huge fan of your videos, you have helped me with my advancements (haha as small as they are!) like you would not believe. I just wanted to ask you a question regarding the one "followmesky" asked. How come Flamenco's are so much more expensive? From what I understand arent they made from cheaper, lower quality materials?
@arodfan18324 Your question is best directed at a luthier who makes flamenco guitars. or better still, one who makes both classical and flamenco guitars. I think your understanding that flamenco guitars are made from cheaper, low quality materials is flawed and misinformed. where did you get such an idea? Email a luthier and end you confusion forever..
I figured I would ask you because you are very knowledgeable...But I have heard this just on random online postings. But being I dont believe everything I read on the internet I figured I would ask you.
Did not mean to offend, was asking out of lack of knowledge and curiosity
@arodfan18324 I am a curious person also. It fascinates me that the Internet is a source of all sorts of knowledge, some of which is clearly not to be trusted. But I am teachable and I always willing to converted to, and convinced of the truth if such a thing exists outside of my own imagination. I am not an expert in the area of making guitars which is why I suggested to ask a luthier. No offense intended or taken.
@followmesky I have been learning Flamenco on and off for 12 years, more off than on but that's another story. I use a classical guitar and have done since I first started learning. My advice would be the same as Sal's, get a cheaper classical and start there. No point buying expensive until you are well under way.
your tremolo is good my friend and well balanced by your timing is off , i mean you are moving from one position to another faster than it should be , you are eating up some notation...
Hey~~~!!! Dude,,, this is nothing to do about practice... l won't spend my time to this CHEAP instrument and sound likes HELL crying,,, ''Tin~Tin~Tin'',,, sound is real SUCK~~~!!! This is NO way who can get future on this stupid and boring instrument... OMG~~~!!!
I don't know why the thumbs down. Soloist is correct. In the intro at least there has been a grave error in reading the score. If you are learning this piece from this version make sure you check the notes on the score. And check out Pepe too.
Sal, do you have any videos for improving right hand finger picking. As in using all fingers. cause my problem is my ring finger is really weak and with the other fingers i cant go much fast as you are doing or any other flamenco guitarist.
Hi Sal, I admire and try to play your music as best I can; I'm no maestro. ..Sal can you tell me if it is yourself that has put together 'The Nylon Guitarist' on the net ?
If you have time please make a video on how you stroke each string with your fingers. The sound of the guitar is amazing. Please if u have time, make a video on the right hand tutorial.
I'm very glad you can play this as well. I believe you. Can you show me in a video? I notice in your profile that you are now 23 years old. How many new songs have you learned in the eight years since you posted this comment?
I am trying to learn this song too, I wanna ask something maybe it is silly question but do you think i can play this song well with the help of your tremolo video plus with lots of practice?
Hi, I have just started learning guitar.. So far I have only read guitar for dummies. What are some good easy but entertaining songs to pratcice? I can play house of the rising sun and the first few stages of tico tico but I need interesting but simple songs. Any tips? Also I struggle to keep my thumb on the strings while fingering.. Do I have my hand in a bad position? Many thanks.. I love your playing style.. :-)
You say you... "struggle to keep your thumb on the strings while fingering"??...
If you are talking about the left hand. Warning!
My best advice is to get some lessons from a real teacher to sort the basics out. If you plan on playing a nylon string guitar exclusively like I do find a classical guitar teacher. If you play steel string acoustic, find a teacher who teaches this style. Guitar playing should be a pleasure, not a struggle. Happy playing.
Personally, I think that as you grow up, you will earn it is better not to say anything...Sal is good and I respect his abilities. I will not comment on my abilities and it isn't fair to compare, what counts is the passion and enthusiasm to play and to learn. Play on Sal!!
I liked it. Thank you for posting. I'm shocked at how rude some people are. Nobody's forced to listen to you, after all. Let's make this world a better place! Love and peace. And good music such as this!
beautiful.i played along with you,tho my tremolo is 123,rather than 321.you are much easier to follow than those pros who write books.viva el arte.muchas gracias amigo...
you are actually amazing and i leaned romanzo from you unique playing abilities. one day i hope play guitar like you, i would consider you an amazing guitar player with superb talent.
screw the people that talk about your playing man I wish i could have some of your technical skill!! But I need to ask about soloing are you good at Jazz Soloing??
congratulations man you play it very beautiful, your guitar has a beautiful sound! i learned this song watching you playing.... you have amazing videos on you tube you are an excelent guitar player!
paulcroft1944. Sorry. I have no idea what you mean by missing beats. Why am I posting the video? That's an easy one. Because I can. Why are you posting your comment. Same thing. Because you can. Why am I offering advice? Again, I have no idea what you mean (nor do I care too much), unless you quote the specific "advice" you are alluding to. In any case, the some answer applies. Because I can. Any more questions? By the way, why did you join YouTube? Ah. Don't tell me. Let me guess.
1. Try counting, out loud - "1 & 2 & 3 &" - to the way you play the opening. You'll find it impossible because you MISS BEATS!
2. You seem caught between not caring and wanting a lot of questions answered. Had the playing not been by someone also offering advice I wouldn't have commented.
3. I have been in touch with some great people and enjoyed some wonderful music through YouTube; was that your guess?
4. "Can" doesn't always mean "should", and no, I don't have any more questions.
paulcroft1944. No more questions? Shame really. I was looking forward to exploring the deeper innuendos and ultimate philosophical meaning of the word "should", as opposed to "can", and how it applies to the world in which you live but I obviously don't. I have always been fascinated to learn more about the subjective origins of people's varying perceptions and belief systems. Oh Well! Never mind. If you no more questions, then I bid you a warm farewell. It's been nice talking to you.
published his own "editorialized" editions of works by Sor and Tarrega and had some Bach interpretations that, according to plenty of today's classical guitar "elite", were pretty radical.
So, basically, rock on, Mr. Waldron. The world could use as much honest, beautiful music making as it can get, because that is most certainly what it all comes down to.
davidhandles Many thanks for this balanced and informative comment. Just a small correction if I may. I am not Jason Waldron. My name is Sal Bonavita. This video is a response to Jason's video... and vice versa. If you click on the link under my video which says, "This is a video response to Jason Waldron plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra" you can watch Jason's version of this piece.
Well, since stalking youtube controversies about musical interpretation has always been a guilty pleasure of mine, I suppose I'll throw my two cents in (which I'm sure is worth less than two cents, anyway).
I think this is a fine interpretation and your tremolo is remarkably clean and even. Secondly, I think we can all just take a step back and remember that the "Maestro" himself, probably the most notoriously dogmatic guitar pedagogue this century, (cont'd)
Your videos are marvelous and you really are a primo guitarist. These people complaining about you are only mindless vixens, there would be no point in every playing anything if we were to make it exactly how it was originally. If they want that, they can go listen to a recording or some other mindless rubbish, it takes much more to be able to play something with your own addition to it. Please keep making videos and ignoring these worthless musical puppets.
Jeeeezzusss. Should I stop coming here? It seems that you still attract ayatollahs. They kill my fun.
One guy made a very intelligent comment earlier by comparing interpretation of a famous piece of guitar and painting a classic like Van Gogh's sunflowers. The painter who recreates most faithfully a copy is the most achieved artist?
If I were around you, we would laugh so loud, and then have a hell of a jam.
OK, I'll keep coming back, your answers to fascism are always crispy!
I don't really care what anyone says or whatever...Recuerdos de la Alhambra(sp?)if you can play this song you are a very accomplished guitar player. Chet Atkins was one of the greatest guitar players in the world...he played this song and if anyone can play it even remotely like him...you have amazing talent...I can barely even play "Lagrima"!!!
Hey Sal, im a big fan of yours and as a newly beginning flamenco student i'm very thankful for all the work you keep bringing. You're a brilliant artist and there are lots of jerkoffs here talking lots of nonsense. Please don't even value their comments by answering them. Save up the energy. Btw: when did you start playing the guitar?
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ur tremolo could use practice
the gap between each note should be more equal and consistent, the volume of each note should sound almost alike to each other; rather than the A finger being the loudest
Yes master. I promise to practice hard so that I may earn your approval at the next master class. My humble apologies for not playing up to your exalted standards. By the way, where are YOUR videos.
What is sad is using the word "should" when casually critiquing someone else's work. This indicates the commenter believes they possess some superior knowledge and also clearly demonstrates a patronizing attitude of "I am right and you are wrong". This is what lacks manners friend. If Insomniac1222 had read some of the other comments, he would have discovered I have no interest in the classical guitar standards of right and wrong and could have saved himself the bother.
i couldn't agree more - some people just dont have the right spirit of things. we are here to listen, learn, enjoy, and most importantly to encourage and support each other. arrogantly saying 'ur tremolo could use practice' is not doing any of these things.
insomniac1222, If hersoveela tells me to fix my hand position or whatever, i will listen to him because i can see he is amazing. if you tell me then you better have some evidence!
graet ...thank you
reeesh86 3 weeks ago
BRILLIANT...THANK YOU VERY MUCH
gillyate1 3 months ago
k guys, sorry for the -ve comment, hope to see the pull off soon, respect
lolzylozz 3 months ago
incredible
avocado195 4 months ago in playlist Recuerdos de Alhambra; also flamenco and classical guitar
i love guitar music when its just the sound of the guitar and nothing else, so soothing and magnificent
Icame2annoyYou 4 months ago
Magnifica interpretacion
rfcarriles 4 months ago in playlist Recuerdos de Alhambra; also flamenco and classical guitar
I need to learn how to strum like that, it's amazing o.o;
TheDeathOfChaos 5 months ago
Fantastic as always...thank you
gillyate1 5 months ago
Brilliant as always...thank you.
gillyate1 5 months ago
Bravo good job man
saadkoro 7 months ago
strong and regular tremolo technique, well done
bendugard 7 months ago
When you get this piece you get it, not before. Anyone leaving a negative comment is sad. Post your performance and even then your still shit. Good Job. Remember practice does not make perfect it makes permanent.
paulandlesson 7 months ago
you are a guitarman who i respect, i even had studied your "rumba". but the difference that you had tried to create on this piece is not successfull, i think.
KorayLuleci 11 months ago
Amazing!!!
vintagevixzen 1 year ago
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Disgusting, u practically missed all the pull offs, should start out slow
lolzylozz 1 year ago
@lolzylozz Why thank you. Actually, I deliberately left out the pull offs.
hersoveela 1 year ago 12
@hersoveela You shouldn't have, it makes the piece.
waltersoto777 9 months ago
@lolzylozz perphaps give some more respect.
Hucho 1 year ago 2
@lolzylozz you just said is disrespectful!!
danjoelabrenica 11 months ago
@lolzylozz where is your version or performance of this song?
SenorTucan95 8 months ago 8
@SenorTucan95 Well, he's right you know. There are pull offs that are very hard to uh.....pull off in this piece. lolzylozz also does a very nice rendition of a Leo Brouwer piece which is considerably more difficult than this. No, I don't have a version of Recuerdos posted either.
hueseph 5 months ago
@hueseph watching lolzlozz play was like watching a 10 year old struggle with 'simple man' in slow motion - LOVED his pro rasgeo technique too. SYKE, back to square one noobs
SuperVkg 3 months ago in playlist Liked
@SuperVkg Was that sarcasm? I think you are confused. lolzylolz has no rasgueo in his video. (Actually, it's not his video anyway). It's some other guy doing a Leo Brouwer piece. At any rate there are pull offs missing in this piece. If this were an RCM recital it would be an instant fail. I'm guessing that your are criticizing my videos. Well oh well. All I have uploaded are originals. There is no comparison. Mine are the only versions, so they are just as they are meant to be.
hueseph 3 months ago
@hueseph yeah he has none in his video - it was why i pointed it out; just like sal has no pull offs in his...except id say a good sounding rasgeo is much more difficult to tame than a pull off, i mean come on.
and no, i wasnt talking about your videos, i was talking about lolzlozz - he plays just like his age, you can find a million like him on youtube. Young, Naive, and arrogant.
SuperVkg 3 months ago
@SuperVkg and the song he plays does have rasgeo originally, is another reason why i pointed it out, just like lolz pointed out the lack of pull offs, well im pointing out the lack of rasgeo in his -- mr pro lolzz cant even compete in technique with sal here.
SuperVkg 3 months ago
Just great. You're a guitar genius, did you know that?!!!
Connaissances3 1 year ago
I am jelous!
Wish I could do triplets like that... eventually, I hope :)
Thanks for shareing your music!
ooosteve 1 year ago
outstandning
what i wouldnt give to be able to play this
Aardys 1 year ago
si señor bravoooo exelente tremolo!!
diego21pe 1 year ago
very bad timing, he plays notes early than they should be. But guitar sounds good.
TheCaptainMemo 1 year ago
@TheCaptainMemo with all due respect to Sal, I have to agree with you, the first parts poor timing is very noticeable, but a little before second half it gets much better. His tremolo is still very clean and even sounding, and I still have ways to go to play this as good as Sal. Overall - very nice job!
l0wr1der01 1 year ago
fantastico
aliasconference 1 year ago
only one thin this is clasical guitar not flamenco, anyway the song is amazing, congratulations, i have an asking asturias from isaac albeniz if is posible
lesharc 1 year ago
muy bueno! mi apellido es Bonavia, muy parecido al tuyo :D
Saludos desde Argentina...
ajb87 1 year ago
Wonderful. I am a beginner and I am still looking for a begiinner flamenco guitar , is there such thing ? I am struggling since everything I find online is over 500. Any advice? Thank you
followmesky 1 year ago
@followmesky Why not just buy a cheaper classical guitar to practice on like a Yamaha. You can put your own removable plastic scratch plate on with sticky tape.
hersoveela 1 year ago
@hersoveela
Hello Mr. Sal
First off huge fan of your videos, you have helped me with my advancements (haha as small as they are!) like you would not believe. I just wanted to ask you a question regarding the one "followmesky" asked. How come Flamenco's are so much more expensive? From what I understand arent they made from cheaper, lower quality materials?
I am just confused about it. Thank you once more!
arodfan18324 1 year ago
@arodfan18324 Your question is best directed at a luthier who makes flamenco guitars. or better still, one who makes both classical and flamenco guitars. I think your understanding that flamenco guitars are made from cheaper, low quality materials is flawed and misinformed. where did you get such an idea? Email a luthier and end you confusion forever..
hersoveela 1 year ago
@hersoveela
I figured I would ask you because you are very knowledgeable...But I have heard this just on random online postings. But being I dont believe everything I read on the internet I figured I would ask you.
Did not mean to offend, was asking out of lack of knowledge and curiosity
arodfan18324 1 year ago
@arodfan18324 I am a curious person also. It fascinates me that the Internet is a source of all sorts of knowledge, some of which is clearly not to be trusted. But I am teachable and I always willing to converted to, and convinced of the truth if such a thing exists outside of my own imagination. I am not an expert in the area of making guitars which is why I suggested to ask a luthier. No offense intended or taken.
hersoveela 1 year ago
@followmesky I have been learning Flamenco on and off for 12 years, more off than on but that's another story. I use a classical guitar and have done since I first started learning. My advice would be the same as Sal's, get a cheaper classical and start there. No point buying expensive until you are well under way.
Haizum74 1 year ago
nice tremolo i liked it
oscarmi5 1 year ago
You look like my uncle.
CoonShoot 1 year ago 2
Artista!!!!!
puttutut 1 year ago
Lovely!
Egmond67 1 year ago
your tremolo is good my friend and well balanced by your timing is off , i mean you are moving from one position to another faster than it should be , you are eating up some notation...
drosophila82 1 year ago
the beats of yr chords is not exactly correct
alllerol 1 year ago
Hey Sal - excellent playing! I remember when you first got that guitar! 5* from me!
wernito1 1 year ago
Excellent , very good, Sal
bobbyguitar09 1 year ago
Only 4 and a half stars ? you got to be kidding ..... brilliant ... well done sir !
evsynator 2 years ago
what tremolo move are you using?, classical or flamenco,
trebletones 2 years ago
Can you explain the difference?
supermanalexk 2 years ago
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trebletones 2 years ago
It's not important, he just play interesting, this's the first think of playing.
takhirviolinest 1 year ago
moto benne!!, parla italiano??
fgalan1956 2 years ago
wow esa cansion siemplre me a encantado desde antes de agarrar la guitarra pero me malta muchisimo todavia algundia la tocare asi
vampiro520 2 years ago 2
Muy bien. Es una pieza dificil que me ha llevado decenas de años ejecutarla medianamente. Acá escucho un trémolo bastante nítido y fuerte. Bien
es2ba2 2 years ago
Isten tartson meg sokáig!
köszönjük!
demo2026 2 years ago 2
Beautiful! Thank you very much, I will use this to help me learn this piece. My tremolo will need to improve.
Maxshard 2 years ago
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Hey~~~!!! Dude,,, this is nothing to do about practice... l won't spend my time to this CHEAP instrument and sound likes HELL crying,,, ''Tin~Tin~Tin'',,, sound is real SUCK~~~!!! This is NO way who can get future on this stupid and boring instrument... OMG~~~!!!
alien0513 2 years ago
Outstanding! 5*****
guitarrob64 2 years ago 2
beautiful!!!
ovidkommande 2 years ago 2
great tremolo, so much better than mine
smognote 2 years ago 2
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not clean but it is good
alleverrr 2 years ago
long live jack hargreaves
CharlotteStafford 2 years ago
One word: Awesome! I'm sure Paco de Lucia is listening!
phkoester 2 years ago
Very good. Thank you for sharing
rheamodey 2 years ago
sehr ausdrucksvoll einfach klasse, so, wie viele deiner Cover"s
pankie43 2 years ago
Really good...I'm trying to learn this piece, and your video will be my tutor...thanks for posting.
froggie3671 2 years ago
Its like your playing two guitars at once...I admire your skills
ecam11 2 years ago
How much was that guitar?
alienwareufo 2 years ago
very nice. I really like it ;)
mokfaa 2 years ago
This is the best example of tremolo guitar i have heard on you tube and your version of Alhambra is a credit to the writer.
TimberWwolf 2 years ago
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Maxshard 2 years ago
The time is not right especially in the first part
totocotugno1993 2 years ago
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soloist76 2 years ago
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the music is all wrong. jump the final note of each bar
soloist76 2 years ago
Shut up you bitch. I could NEVER do that. Could you? Show us how to play it "properly" on video then.
SlyDog713 2 years ago
I don't know why the thumbs down. Soloist is correct. In the intro at least there has been a grave error in reading the score. If you are learning this piece from this version make sure you check the notes on the score. And check out Pepe too.
GuitarOfTruth 2 years ago
Sal, do you have any videos for improving right hand finger picking. As in using all fingers. cause my problem is my ring finger is really weak and with the other fingers i cant go much fast as you are doing or any other flamenco guitarist.
immortalmuffinz 2 years ago
it's pretty good but review the music sheet and it would be parfect cuz your thecnique is good
evilsizer18 2 years ago
truly amazing
ayrahcavaruas 2 years ago
a bit out of rhythm. otherwise perfect.
kouryukagami 2 years ago
so powerfull.
halocompac 2 years ago 2
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Scott Tennant's version of this song is amazing,you seem to buzz allot,I am a fan of you,but please do make the simple corrects before recording
yeee941 2 years ago
Hi Sal, I admire and try to play your music as best I can; I'm no maestro. ..Sal can you tell me if it is yourself that has put together 'The Nylon Guitarist' on the net ?
JamesBond003half 2 years ago
I designed and maintain the nylon guitarist . com website. No one else is involved.
Sal
hersoveela 2 years ago
Your tone is what i want :)
If you have time please make a video on how you stroke each string with your fingers. The sound of the guitar is amazing. Please if u have time, make a video on the right hand tutorial.
samirhossain 2 years ago
I have 2 tutorial videos that might help.
Do a search for these two videos
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hersoveela 2 years ago
bravo!! 5*
brunocastag 3 years ago
a mental doctor
anthonyzolguin 3 years ago
that's excellent Sal! have you tried this with a flamenco tremolo i,a,m,i?
duendesoul 3 years ago
Yes, but only for tremolo practice.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
He, now I know why my grandparents love it down under.
Pichounator 3 years ago
Very good performance, thanks!
ipdlc 3 years ago
i can play tremelo on the E string but the B string my fingers always gets stuck and hit the E string, any help on preventing that?
samirhossain 3 years ago 2
Curve your fingers around more, play with shorter nails and keep your fingers as close to the strings as possible.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
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not putting down ur song but im 15 and i can play this as well and u need to learn some new songs
bigblueeyedt 3 years ago
I'm very glad you can play this as well. I believe you. Can you show me in a video? I notice in your profile that you are now 23 years old. How many new songs have you learned in the eight years since you posted this comment?
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
Hello!
I am trying to learn this song too, I wanna ask something maybe it is silly question but do you think i can play this song well with the help of your tremolo video plus with lots of practice?
Daniel0889 3 years ago
Yes. Lots of practice is the key.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
Hi, I have just started learning guitar.. So far I have only read guitar for dummies. What are some good easy but entertaining songs to pratcice? I can play house of the rising sun and the first few stages of tico tico but I need interesting but simple songs. Any tips? Also I struggle to keep my thumb on the strings while fingering.. Do I have my hand in a bad position? Many thanks.. I love your playing style.. :-)
ollycopter 3 years ago
You say you... "struggle to keep your thumb on the strings while fingering"??...
If you are talking about the left hand. Warning!
My best advice is to get some lessons from a real teacher to sort the basics out. If you plan on playing a nylon string guitar exclusively like I do find a classical guitar teacher. If you play steel string acoustic, find a teacher who teaches this style. Guitar playing should be a pleasure, not a struggle. Happy playing.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
Personally, I think that as you grow up, you will earn it is better not to say anything...Sal is good and I respect his abilities. I will not comment on my abilities and it isn't fair to compare, what counts is the passion and enthusiasm to play and to learn. Play on Sal!!
tito1621 3 years ago
When did u first buy your guitar?
samirhossain 3 years ago
I liked it. Thank you for posting. I'm shocked at how rude some people are. Nobody's forced to listen to you, after all. Let's make this world a better place! Love and peace. And good music such as this!
diviajar 3 years ago
Hay Sal! very good. Excelent! Congratulations!
ROGERDILIA 3 years ago
beautiful.i played along with you,tho my tremolo is 123,rather than 321.you are much easier to follow than those pros who write books.viva el arte.muchas gracias amigo...
ninodelbayble 3 years ago
And what about "La Ultima Cancion"?
Thats the best piece indeed:)Is it more difficult than requerdos??
okasz 3 years ago
wow you played it so nice! Really amazing! I like your version of Spanish Romance. Im learning it, nice tremolo skills..
Al Hambra is quite difficult, you play it good. Some slight errors but its very good :)
Keep up the good work! I like your videos! Thanks for posting!
Zagorec82 3 years ago
you are actually amazing and i leaned romanzo from you unique playing abilities. one day i hope play guitar like you, i would consider you an amazing guitar player with superb talent.
Ben
bentaylor123 3 years ago
Me quedo con la Versión de jim greeninger, falta trabajar la parte superior,pero para el comun de la gente es bonito. cambiese la ropa :)
danies696 3 years ago
screw the people that talk about your playing man I wish i could have some of your technical skill!! But I need to ask about soloing are you good at Jazz Soloing??
BAYBOYJER 3 years ago
Jazz soloing? I haven't tried it. I think not so good to keep up with professionals but maybe OK a fiddling around a bit.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
congratulations man you play it very beautiful, your guitar has a beautiful sound! i learned this song watching you playing.... you have amazing videos on you tube you are an excelent guitar player!
justinoalberic00 3 years ago
bien lo que el ritmo de la cancion no es el correcto, por lo demas esta currado en otros aspectos i ha fallado algunas notas
marcoscuelgavideos 3 years ago 2
About a quarter past three in the afternoon I think.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
If you know that the opening is missing beats why are you posting the video? If you don't why are you offering advice?
paulcroft1944 3 years ago
paulcroft1944. Sorry. I have no idea what you mean by missing beats. Why am I posting the video? That's an easy one. Because I can. Why are you posting your comment. Same thing. Because you can. Why am I offering advice? Again, I have no idea what you mean (nor do I care too much), unless you quote the specific "advice" you are alluding to. In any case, the some answer applies. Because I can. Any more questions? By the way, why did you join YouTube? Ah. Don't tell me. Let me guess.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
1. Try counting, out loud - "1 & 2 & 3 &" - to the way you play the opening. You'll find it impossible because you MISS BEATS!
2. You seem caught between not caring and wanting a lot of questions answered. Had the playing not been by someone also offering advice I wouldn't have commented.
3. I have been in touch with some great people and enjoyed some wonderful music through YouTube; was that your guess?
4. "Can" doesn't always mean "should", and no, I don't have any more questions.
paulcroft1944 3 years ago
paulcroft1944. No more questions? Shame really. I was looking forward to exploring the deeper innuendos and ultimate philosophical meaning of the word "should", as opposed to "can", and how it applies to the world in which you live but I obviously don't. I have always been fascinated to learn more about the subjective origins of people's varying perceptions and belief systems. Oh Well! Never mind. If you no more questions, then I bid you a warm farewell. It's been nice talking to you.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
xever
tambien vean luiguielserrano
draiconex 3 years ago
It sounds good, however I must agree on Stevie159753's comment. I think you need to have more phrasing in your playing.
Also, did you learn classical guitar or flamenco? Your way of sitting with the guitar is not the classical style
gwptx3 3 years ago
I think I need lots of things I don't have. Thanks for adding phrasing to my wish list. In the meantime I will just play my guitar.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
Thanks Sal. Very enjoyable as always.
drystoneus 3 years ago
no offence on your playing, but maybe pay more attention to phrasing
Stevie159753 3 years ago
I will have to consult my playing to see if it took offense to your comment. Somehow I doubt it.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
published his own "editorialized" editions of works by Sor and Tarrega and had some Bach interpretations that, according to plenty of today's classical guitar "elite", were pretty radical.
So, basically, rock on, Mr. Waldron. The world could use as much honest, beautiful music making as it can get, because that is most certainly what it all comes down to.
davidhandles 3 years ago
davidhandles Many thanks for this balanced and informative comment. Just a small correction if I may. I am not Jason Waldron. My name is Sal Bonavita. This video is a response to Jason's video... and vice versa. If you click on the link under my video which says, "This is a video response to Jason Waldron plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra" you can watch Jason's version of this piece.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
Well, since stalking youtube controversies about musical interpretation has always been a guilty pleasure of mine, I suppose I'll throw my two cents in (which I'm sure is worth less than two cents, anyway).
I think this is a fine interpretation and your tremolo is remarkably clean and even. Secondly, I think we can all just take a step back and remember that the "Maestro" himself, probably the most notoriously dogmatic guitar pedagogue this century, (cont'd)
davidhandles 3 years ago
r u persian and do u live in toronto???
iliatay 3 years ago
No and no
hersoveela 3 years ago
I visited the Alhambra 4 years ago and your song
is so beautiful like the Alhambra! Amazing.
heavenlyworld 3 years ago
beautiful!
ricardodarmali 3 years ago
untouchable...
grandmaster!
RakkSemilath 3 years ago
aaaaa Im out of any word to say....
Fenomenalno
kastela001 3 years ago
Dear hersoveela,
Your videos are marvelous and you really are a primo guitarist. These people complaining about you are only mindless vixens, there would be no point in every playing anything if we were to make it exactly how it was originally. If they want that, they can go listen to a recording or some other mindless rubbish, it takes much more to be able to play something with your own addition to it. Please keep making videos and ignoring these worthless musical puppets.
z
godmerryolsen 3 years ago
wooow increible impresionante me encanto tu interpretacion
destinoretardado 3 years ago 2
Thanx Master!
dakotafromabony31 3 years ago 2
Hello Sal!
Jeeeezzusss. Should I stop coming here? It seems that you still attract ayatollahs. They kill my fun.
One guy made a very intelligent comment earlier by comparing interpretation of a famous piece of guitar and painting a classic like Van Gogh's sunflowers. The painter who recreates most faithfully a copy is the most achieved artist?
If I were around you, we would laugh so loud, and then have a hell of a jam.
OK, I'll keep coming back, your answers to fascism are always crispy!
Clicephas 3 years ago
неплохое упражнение для пальцев!
livetk 3 years ago
I agree
hersoveela 3 years ago
That's nice!
Wich tremolo do you play here?
dakotafromabony31 3 years ago
Pami
hersoveela 3 years ago
what are the fingers to play?
mmmaaarr0121 3 years ago
Pami
hersoveela 3 years ago
Tárrega estaría muy complacido.
genitorey 3 years ago
Mucho beuno
gracias i am not spanish sorry for my bad spanish
konkt66 3 years ago
"i am not spanish sorry for my bad spanish"
That's OK. I'm not Spanish either.
Thanks for your positive comment.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
My respect to you maestro!!!
LocoPCtheoneandonly 3 years ago
I especially like your tempo, which is smooth and relaxed.
Really enjoyable.
donnerwetter 3 years ago
Sal - you are the master! thanks for sharing yr talent!
CdnCarita 3 years ago
thanks for the sheet music
Hairymonkey123 3 years ago
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There were some parts which were a bit rushed but the majority of it was ok.
bobekcrew87 3 years ago
bravissimo da 1 a 10.... 10!!
mikimejo 3 years ago
bravo, bravo que linda obra!
irvingtarrega 3 years ago
very nice.
murfleblurg 3 years ago
bravo maestro!!
Saludos!!!
AlDarko 3 years ago
congratulations!
There are here professional actors as well but I liked Your performance
robifromhungary 3 years ago
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i still dont see where the missing beats have gone
yangmagic0703 3 years ago
You don't see them because I locked them away in a dark cellar. I refuse to set them free because they will only go missing again.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
verry great man!..but one question...can i play this song on a acoustic guitar too?
mmmaaarr0121 3 years ago
Thank you. Why ask me? Try it and see for yourself.
Sal
hersoveela 3 years ago
good!!!
cuajarronas 3 years ago
God bless you...
for bringing so much pleasure to your fans
mcgiver02 3 years ago
screw flamers. its better than i could do so im not complaining
dlwzach 3 years ago
lovely !
mcgiver02 4 years ago
Lots of feeling in this great performance! Se me pone la piel de gallina. Bravo, maestro!
anakletor 4 years ago
What a great performance!
sebastianun 4 years ago
I don't really care what anyone says or whatever...Recuerdos de la Alhambra(sp?)if you can play this song you are a very accomplished guitar player. Chet Atkins was one of the greatest guitar players in the world...he played this song and if anyone can play it even remotely like him...you have amazing talent...I can barely even play "Lagrima"!!!
AmazonWildman 4 years ago 2
amzing playing btw sal
i love all your stuff
youtube would not be the same without you!
another 5 stars to my pal from down under :-P
delboy1978uk 4 years ago 3
Very competent. In fact this rather difficult piece sounds smooth and flowing here which is a real accomplishment. Thank you.
swissdelight 4 years ago
Hey Sal, im a big fan of yours and as a newly beginning flamenco student i'm very thankful for all the work you keep bringing. You're a brilliant artist and there are lots of jerkoffs here talking lots of nonsense. Please don't even value their comments by answering them. Save up the energy. Btw: when did you start playing the guitar?
ethanvirus 4 years ago 2
30 years on and off.
hersoveela 4 years ago
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ur tremolo could use practice
the gap between each note should be more equal and consistent, the volume of each note should sound almost alike to each other; rather than the A finger being the loudest
Insomniac1222 4 years ago
Yes master. I promise to practice hard so that I may earn your approval at the next master class. My humble apologies for not playing up to your exalted standards. By the way, where are YOUR videos.
Sal
hersoveela 4 years ago
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wow sad, a old guy with no manners, the guys trying to offer advice..
dontwait111 4 years ago
What is sad is using the word "should" when casually critiquing someone else's work. This indicates the commenter believes they possess some superior knowledge and also clearly demonstrates a patronizing attitude of "I am right and you are wrong". This is what lacks manners friend. If Insomniac1222 had read some of the other comments, he would have discovered I have no interest in the classical guitar standards of right and wrong and could have saved himself the bother.
hersoveela 4 years ago
i couldn't agree more - some people just dont have the right spirit of things. we are here to listen, learn, enjoy, and most importantly to encourage and support each other. arrogantly saying 'ur tremolo could use practice' is not doing any of these things.
insomniac1222, If hersoveela tells me to fix my hand position or whatever, i will listen to him because i can see he is amazing. if you tell me then you better have some evidence!
delboy1978uk 4 years ago 3
LOL....funny shit bro! :)
fil79 4 years ago