Hey Guitarists

Our sound has made quite an improvement over the last 3 practices. Especially Jalousie! Props to everyone for that! I know it has been a hard week, but there will be more weeks like this, so prepare yourself!

Oh, I would like to welcome the new J1s, and hope that all of you will enjoy your time in the ensemble!

On Wednesday, our sound was quite appalling I must say, everyone was merely plucking strings, the sound we made had no emotion, phrasing and some of us have yet to master the two songs. We must really try our best to memorize the songs as soon as possible, I know it is really hard with the many tests we are having.

However, I was pleasantly surprised with the progress we had on Friday and today. And, on the extended finger exercises, we all know our finger dexterity needs working on, thus please practice all the finger exercises, it will greatly help you in your playing ability and also increase the pace when learning a new piece.

This is Gavotte played on the cello, its worth a good listen!



And, this is the 2007 SYF batch's version of Gavotte.



2 things to note over the weekends, and before the next practice.

1. Try to improve your dexterity.
2. Remember all the articulation
and the two distinct sound difference in Jalousie and Gavotte.

Enjoy the music, have a great weekend, let's give a warm welcome to the new Guitarists on Wednesday, and all the best to those still taking tests next week!

Ardy