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Originally posted by redcoat: I'd see how many of the songs you can dig up on You-Tube and the Internet. I'd love to have people upload their songs from each book to each corresponding thread, just for situations like yours. If I ever get cured of red dot fever I'll upload some...
Thanks for starting these Alfred's threads, reading other members experiences and input is great incentive to keep my head down and practice. I'm slowly getting there...next stop You Tube. I'm glad you found it. The CD will help. I'd love to eventually have every song and exercise from the corresponding books uploaded by those using the books. If I ever get over my red dot fever I will post some myself.  And thanks for the kind words. This forum, the members (loly, and now some teachers and a cast of many) and these threads really keep me motivated and progressing as well... And don't forget to link us to your You Tube performances... Mark
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I have to say it again, I'm really enjoying "Light and Blue" in book two. For a beginner method song, it really grabs you...
I seem to really gravitate to the Blues song so far...hummm...
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I liked the 2 songs that are in your book which aren't in mine. Tumbalakaika and Roman Holiday. I thought those were so neato. It's kind of funny, I used to dislike the blues songs but once I start playing them I like them. I'm at a standstill right now and getting antsy. My teacher had to cancel our class last saturday so I'm still stuck with the music my old teacher assigned me on 17 May since I didn't get my first lesson till 3 weeks after I had them assigned. 
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.>>> Herman Munster
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Originally posted by loly:
It's kind of funny, I used to dislike the blues songs but once I start playing them I like them I've been the same way. When I start the blues song, I'm not thrilled, but once you start getting it to speed, you really enjoy it. If your board I have another song for you...
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yes, please please give me another. My husband is off today so he can be the pups chew toy. weeee. looking forward to getting it.
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.>>> Herman Munster
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Hey Mark, I think you're going to like Village dance. It's simple but has a neat catchy tune.
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.>>> Herman Munster
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Originally posted by loly: Hey Mark,
I think you're going to like Village dance. It's simple but has a neat catchy tune. Good because La Raspa is killing me...uggh  I'm still probably 2-3 months from Village dance. Mark
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^^^^ LOL I hated La Raspa. Sounded horrible. It's not even an issue of it being a hard song, just that the overall melody of the song was awful, IMO. I'm really hoping there's some good songs in the next near pages.
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Originally posted by z32: ^^^^ LOL I hated La Raspa. Sounded horrible. It's not even an issue of it being a hard song, just that the overall melody of the song was awful, IMO. I'm really hoping there's some good songs in the next near pages. I cheated and checked out Scherzo...its a sweet piece, as well as Introduction and Dance. But be warned, La Cucaracha follows those songs...
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Originally posted by Mark737: Originally posted by z32: [b] ^^^^ LOL I hated La Raspa. Sounded horrible. It's not even an issue of it being a hard song, just that the overall melody of the song was awful, IMO. I'm really hoping there's some good songs in the next near pages. Ah yea, I remember those. Scherzo and Intro and Dance were a few of the ones I liked! I guess since I've learned songs like Marriage D'amour and Cristofori's Dream, these songs in the book seem a bit simple for me hehe.
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My teacher hates La Cucaracha and let me skip it:) That's the only time she's done that!
I'm on Braham's Lullaby now.......
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Originally posted by mamawatchman:
My teacher hates La Cucaracha and let me skip it:) That's the only time she's done that!
I'm on Braham's Lullaby now.......
Char I'll go over it and mess with it for a week or so, but that one I'm going to let go really fast...
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Does any one have the book in PDF format? I only have the first one.
And am not from USA, so i cant find this book here and its hard to import.
PM me if you have the PDF, it will help me a lot, thx!
A **** kids keyboard with 3 octaves + some books, that is the way i am learning... Not kidding!
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newcar, you can buy a copy on ebay. sorry i wont pdf it and send it, thats a copyright violation. however ebay and amazon is a great place to start and buy.
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A little update on my book two progress... Well I kind of hit a wall today. I've been practicing like crazy while I've been on vacation and doubling up my Alfred work load. But yesterday I hit a wall with the second page of "Introd to Dance" I need to take a step back and tighten up some of these songs before I push ahead. And it was funny regarding Scherzo, I went ahead trying it out and was playing it all wrong, It sounded great though!!. Teacher fixed it...I give you self teachers credit. Without my teacher I would be making many errors that I don't even realize. So I'm a little down because of the problems, but I hit spots like this in book one and with time and hard work was able to get past these bumps in the road... I must fight this down period and forge ahead... Mark So how's everyone else doing?
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La Raspa and Cucaracha were not special favorites, here, either.
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Hey mark,
Hope you're having a great time on vacation.
Maybe you're trying too hard and overloading. Take a step back, maybe a 1 or 2 day break will help you. Approach them in a non chalant way, relaxed and don't be so hard on yourself.
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Originally posted by loly:
Hey mark,
Hope you're having a great time on vacation.
Maybe you're trying too hard and overloading. Take a step back, maybe a 1 or 2 day break will help you. Approach them in a non chalant way, relaxed and don't be so hard on yourself. I have been going a bit heavy and will regroup. But I'm on the MOMD list and must play every day. Plus I go back to work tomorrow night...that will slow me down a little. I want to retire now!! Thanks loly
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Mark, I bought a yamaha ypg 625 and recorded village dance in strings for you http://www.box.net/shared/xhtjxkvt81
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Wow...that sounded great! Thanks! So what made you go digital?
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