Currently there are two LGE members who keep meeting on the regular basis: Pawel and Marek. Jacek is taking a needed break from the meetings.
Things may seem more quiet at the moment, but in fact a good preparatory work is going on.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Trio
Sunday 23th May, 2010
North London
Today we meet for the first time since performing together in February. It's also the first LGE session after Guitar Craft ceased to exist.
We are now a trio: Pawel, Marek and Jacek, so 100% Polish!
Today we worked on circulating, rhythm, both hands calisthenics and repertoire.
The next two meetings will be without J, as he'll be away in Poland. The next meeting as a trio is planned for Sunday 13th June - we'll then define what is the next step.
North London
Today we meet for the first time since performing together in February. It's also the first LGE session after Guitar Craft ceased to exist.
We are now a trio: Pawel, Marek and Jacek, so 100% Polish!
Today we worked on circulating, rhythm, both hands calisthenics and repertoire.
The next two meetings will be without J, as he'll be away in Poland. The next meeting as a trio is planned for Sunday 13th June - we'll then define what is the next step.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Transitions
It's the time of transitions, locally and globally. Currently, there's an individual and also some pair practice going on here in London, a useful preparation for the upcoming new commitment of the London Guitar Ensemble.
We might be a smaller Team this time, but it doesn't matter, as long as there's a clear Aim and Commitment.
The participants gradually make themselves known.
We might be a smaller Team this time, but it doesn't matter, as long as there's a clear Aim and Commitment.
The participants gradually make themselves known.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Saturday, 13th March
Duo Guitar Practice III
Catford, London
Session One - lead by MM.
17:06 - We begin.
Tuning.
Left hand exercise presented by Leo R last Summer in SC. 2 chords, then 4 chords.
Right hand: one string picking -> cross picking.
Left hand: the variations on all permutations beginning with the 4th finger.
18:02 - Complete.
Session Two - lead by JK.
18:10 - Begin again
Play Tremolo (aka 28 Bars)
Work on Integralactic Boogie Express.
Section work, counting, practice with and play without the metronome.
19:10 - Complete ...
... and begin again...
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The difference between practicing with another person/people and practicing on one's own is qualitative. The latter is good and necessary, but some things won't quite happen without Other People.
Catford, London
Session One - lead by MM.
17:06 - We begin.
Tuning.
Left hand exercise presented by Leo R last Summer in SC. 2 chords, then 4 chords.
Right hand: one string picking -> cross picking.
Left hand: the variations on all permutations beginning with the 4th finger.
18:02 - Complete.
Session Two - lead by JK.
18:10 - Begin again
Play Tremolo (aka 28 Bars)
Work on Integralactic Boogie Express.
Section work, counting, practice with and play without the metronome.
19:10 - Complete ...
... and begin again...
-------
The difference between practicing with another person/people and practicing on one's own is qualitative. The latter is good and necessary, but some things won't quite happen without Other People.
Friday, March 12, 2010
More words on the Saturday Performance
This space is open for comments / noticings / observations etc. from other LGE members. Here are few words from one of the Team:
My observations of the concert and the day.
During preparations everybody did good job despite our different characters we have managed to prepare the flat with stunning result.
Performance itself became an effective test for my inhibition skills. Because of the irritating situation just before the performance I had to bring my hands back to calmness and maximum effectiveness. I am glad that It worked. There were moments when I lost contact with surroundings by looking at my fingers but I could call myself to order at some point. There is clearly need of work to be done at some points.
Written by Pawel H
12th March 2010
My observations of the concert and the day.
During preparations everybody did good job despite our different characters we have managed to prepare the flat with stunning result.
Performance itself became an effective test for my inhibition skills. Because of the irritating situation just before the performance I had to bring my hands back to calmness and maximum effectiveness. I am glad that It worked. There were moments when I lost contact with surroundings by looking at my fingers but I could call myself to order at some point. There is clearly need of work to be done at some points.
Written by Pawel H
12th March 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Duo Practice
Guitar Practice.
Wednesday, 10th March.
There are two of us tonight.
18:10 - Beginning.
Session One - lead by MM:
Variations on the 4th & 1st Primaries.
Session Two - lead by JK:
Play El Topo, work on Intergalactic Boogie Express.
19:42 - Completion.
Clearly, something new is beginning. The next meeting is on Saturday.
Wednesday, 10th March.
There are two of us tonight.
18:10 - Beginning.
Session One - lead by MM:
Variations on the 4th & 1st Primaries.
Session Two - lead by JK:
Play El Topo, work on Intergalactic Boogie Express.
19:42 - Completion.
Clearly, something new is beginning. The next meeting is on Saturday.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
LGE House Performance
Saturday, 6th March 2010
LGE Performance
Catford, London
LGE: Tywi, Marek, Mark, Pawel & Jacek.
One of us is late, so since we are unable to begin together as planned, we go with the flow and begin (10:14) to prepare the flat for the performance. MM goes shopping.
Extra challenges today... we have to prepare the space in the environment not entirely welcoming to us - this is an opportunity to exercise turning the seeming disadvantage to our advantage, although this one requires sensitive, careful and intentional actions. The forces are at work.
11:17 - Sitting
12:00 - 112 minutes of the Rehearsal - Callisthenics / quality practice of some of the pieces / Circulations.
Coffee break, then a light and tasty lunch made by Marek.
More preparation: food, cleaning, organizing the space. Four of the Guitar Craft Pillars are available to us today.
17:00 First guests arrive.
17:45 Meet in the green room that is also a performance space:
18:01 - LGE Performance for 7 guests. All but one are sitting inside the Circle, and one on the chair.
The setlist:
C whole tone Circulation
Crumb of Glass
The Arrow
Music for a Found Harmonium
A minor pentatonic Circulation / Beehir
Experiment in Terror
El Topo
C major Circulation
Asturias
More food for our guests, socializing. Mark has to leave early to Bristol, so before that we spend few minutes together to acknowledge the completion and share comments/observations. We're done at 20:14
The current LGE:
Pawel's girlfriend Beata arrives when the last guests are leaving, but 4 of us give her a special performance - a good call by PH. This is quite a moment.
The future of LGE is in the Performance. We need it. We are going to begin again soon in a smaller configuration, as some of us decided to complete with GC, or need to address important personal issues. Some of us, positively charged with the energy of the performance are ready to keep going right away.
More soon...
(written by JK)
LGE Performance
Catford, London
LGE: Tywi, Marek, Mark, Pawel & Jacek.
One of us is late, so since we are unable to begin together as planned, we go with the flow and begin (10:14) to prepare the flat for the performance. MM goes shopping.
Extra challenges today... we have to prepare the space in the environment not entirely welcoming to us - this is an opportunity to exercise turning the seeming disadvantage to our advantage, although this one requires sensitive, careful and intentional actions. The forces are at work.
11:17 - Sitting
12:00 - 112 minutes of the Rehearsal - Callisthenics / quality practice of some of the pieces / Circulations.
Coffee break, then a light and tasty lunch made by Marek.
More preparation: food, cleaning, organizing the space. Four of the Guitar Craft Pillars are available to us today.
17:00 First guests arrive.
17:45 Meet in the green room that is also a performance space:
18:01 - LGE Performance for 7 guests. All but one are sitting inside the Circle, and one on the chair.
The setlist:
C whole tone Circulation
Crumb of Glass
The Arrow
Music for a Found Harmonium
A minor pentatonic Circulation / Beehir
Experiment in Terror
El Topo
C major Circulation
Asturias
More food for our guests, socializing. Mark has to leave early to Bristol, so before that we spend few minutes together to acknowledge the completion and share comments/observations. We're done at 20:14
The current LGE:
Pawel's girlfriend Beata arrives when the last guests are leaving, but 4 of us give her a special performance - a good call by PH. This is quite a moment.
The future of LGE is in the Performance. We need it. We are going to begin again soon in a smaller configuration, as some of us decided to complete with GC, or need to address important personal issues. Some of us, positively charged with the energy of the performance are ready to keep going right away.
More soon...
(written by JK)
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