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Name:
Richard
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Age:
67
Joined:
Jan 6, 2010
Latest Activity:
1 week ago
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About Me:
I'm finding that most of my time is spent on music these days--increasing my repetoire, developing new arrangements, and playing as many as six or seven gigs per week.
Although I play some songs that have been arranged by others, I generally prefer to start with a lead sheet or fake book version (melody and chords only) and work out my own arrangement from that.
I've found that preparing youtube videos has forced me to be more thoughtful about how I develop arrangements, and to spend more time getting the music to the point where I can play it with a minimum of errors, and without music. I'm fortunate to be able to learn songs relatively quickly, and almost never use music on a gig.
I use the Roland V-Accordion, which allows me to play gigs with a minimum of extra baggage--at most a small speaker or two. I have minimal set-up time and very little to carry, other than the Roland and a folding stool. Quite a contrast from the days when I used a midi accordion and needed two trips or a cart to carry all my gear, and then had a variety of cords to connect and test before sitting down to play.
In most of my youtubes I am experimenting with different features of the Roland FR-7x. The possibilities for programming and playing the instrument are unlimited.
Hometown:
Bakersfield, California
Country:
United States
Occupation:
Retired
Interests:
Tennis and the accordion.
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However, recently I heard a rendition of "12th Street Rag", a song that I used to listen to as a child sitting on the piano bench beside my uncle, Horace Lowe. If you could post a video of you playing this song, I would be eternally indebted.
Terry in Alexis, NC, USA
Alain -France-
Дмитрий, Москва, Россия
Hope you continue to record those delightful melodies.
Best Regards Allan Gregersen
Dennis R.