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C Standifer posted an update 3 weeks ago
I’m going a bit out of order, but here’s the intro of the Bozo-style piece from the Malian guitar course.
I think I’m almost done with the Mali blues course and am thinking about what I want to take next. I’ve been listening to a lot of Bembeya Jazz Orchestra from Guinea lately, which is apparently a blend of Mande and Afro-Cuban music. Any…
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@lauren-standifer Sounding great. The Mande/Mandingue/Mandinka empire began in Mali and they ruled Guinea/Senegal/Gambia/Burkina Faso so that’s why there are some similarities in language groups, ethnic groups, traditional instruments and of course music in these countries. Seen as you’ve already been studying Malian music you could check…
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C Standifer posted an update 2 months ago
I’ve been working on the Takamba lesson for a few weeks. Probably my favorite one of the course so far.
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Sounds great @lauren-standifer Such an interesting drum groove for Takamba, it’s like the 2 bars are split into 2 different time signatures. Just wondering about your guitar positioning. Do you come from a classical background?
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Yup, I did learn classical guitar style to start. I noticed Vieux Farka Toure positions his rock-style. I’ve been wondering for years if I should switch.
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C Standifer posted an update 4 months ago
I’ve been working on the Mali blues course. This is part of the lesson on Mandingue licks. Still a little clunky.
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Excellent work. Love that tune Vieux is playing in that lesson although pretty sure he’s just making it up on the spot
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LOL, that poor bastard was you?? It’s really helpful! Thank you!
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