Hi guys,
I hope that you're all doing well. I've posted a few of my video recordings previously to get feedback from more experienced guitarists and I feel that it has helped me a lot in terms of phrasing as well as other aspects of my playing. A few months ago I was listening to one of my students (i'm a grade 6 history/art history teacher) play the guzheng and she mesmerised me with the "Molihua" aka "Jasmine flower" song. I was so taken to it that I wrote my own transcription and recorded it today. I wanted to share this with you all as it is the first time in my two and a half years with the classical guitar that I was able to do this. I hope you enjoy it.
Mohsin
Hi Mohsin, thanks for sharing this, it's very good, and I now have to find £400 for a guzheng!
Haha, I was thinking about taking it up too. It isn't so difficult to play if one has a grasp of music theory.
Hi Mohsin. Very good. You are self taught? I am trying to teach myself but I have a lousy teacher!
Hi John, Well in response to your question i'd say both yes and no. There are teachers everywhere online or in method books, so it depends on your definition of self-taught. If your question is directed towards classroom based/feedback teaching then, no I have never studied with a teacher. I have however structurally set out my studies over the past two and a half years dedicating a few hours to music theory as well as theoretical practice everyday, without prejudice. I find that much like any other aspect of education it is always best to start with a strong theoretical base upon which one can later lay technical foundations. Lastly, I believe that immersion is the key to progress in anything. If one wishes to learn a new language, the best thing to do would be not only to learn grammar but more importantly live in a place surrounded by the language which one is trying to learn. In this way the sheer exposure will do more to drill the language into one's mind than anything else. In the same way if you are hoping to improve faster, surround yourself with; music, podcasts, vlogs, interviews, books, forums and documentaries linked with the instrument and you will see astounding results. Those are my two cents on the matter. I wish you all the best. Mohsin
I agree. Thanks for your input. I will keep trying.
very cool. I like that staccato sound you use to imitate the guzheng
Thank you Alex.