Active Melody challenge June 2022

[Catherine Arsenault]

Happy Canada Day!
This is my June 2022 challenge I used Micro lesson 061 and put my own flavour to this lesson really enjoy the drop D tuning. Gives the guitar such a rich sound. It’s been a emotional ride this past month, my dearest companion Sammie past away earlier this month. I miss her so much. This tune seems to reflect how she ran happily through the dandelions at our park. She’s now an angel and I know she’s listening. She is pictured below.
Enjoy🇨🇦🎸😊
Happy Canada Day!

[Garry]

Always a pleasure to hear you play Catherine and this is no exception. Love the Drop D tuning and your rendition of this. Sorry to hear about Sammie, she’ll be up there smiling down on you. All the best! 🥸🎸🥸

[Guido]

Awesome rendition Catherine! Loved how you added some embellishment and personal groove to the composition, in a very expressive way! Top notch finger picking and very nice warm tone form your guitar! Really enjoyable and your angel, who crossed the rainbow bridge, is now somewhere, smiling like in that picture and listening to this beautiful piece.

Guido

[Phil67]

you’ve got such a natural and musical flow that envelops us.
we forget all but the good, the time of this piece.
thank you.

Where does the white go when snow melts?

[Bill]

Masterful playing Catherine. Your piece sounds amazing. A fitting tribute to Sammie!

[Mike W]

Lovely rendition Catherine, which I thought was reminiscent of Nick Drake. You make your style look effortless – the sign of a great player. Commiserations about Sammie – I know that feeling.

[Sal]

Really great playing there Catherine!! A beautiful sound coming from that guitar with the drop D tuning! I can picture you busking from the plaza on the St. Lawrence in Quebec City!! Your case would be filled in no time!! Happy Canada Day!……Sal

[Sal]

Left out my condolences for the loss of Sammie!! So sorry for your loss!

[Don Patton jr]

Catherine,
A great rendition of ML061! One of my favorite micro lessons, played beautifully! Sorry for the loss of your companion dog. I know how that feels…
Great accoustic playing👍

Don P

[AndréM]

Lovely doggie, sorry for your loss Catherine.
I love your playing I’m impress everytime I hear you play.
I envy your finger picking.
Great tone.
Happy Canada day

AndréM

AndréM

[Phil B]

Catherine your playing is at another level to the rest of us. Beautifully interpreted- a touching tribute to your dog.

[Michael L]

Great playing Catherine! Your take on this lesson is truly original and sounds amazing. Our hearts go out to you for the loss of Sammie. She is a beautiful pup.

[James B]

Another remarkable display of you finger style talents. I always enjoy your posts.

James

[Manfred M]

So lyrical and skillful, Catherine. It‘s such a pleasure to listen to your playing. Such a great tune for your beloved dog. I‘m sure your Sammie listens to your tune, running through the dandelions of heaven.

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I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Catherine Arsenault]

Thank you all for the compliments and yes I’m sure Sammie is listening and smiling🥰

[Alan K]

A fitting tribute to Sammie. So sorry for your loss. Such smooth playing that puts you in a somber mood.

[Werner]

What should I say that is nor already said. Fantastic contribution – as always. It is a pleasure seeing and hearing your performance. Thank you.

Werner

[Tom D]

Hi Catherine:
Sorry for your loss of Sammie. Your song is a beautiful tribute. Dropped D was a perfect choice for you to play with great expression. All the best, Tom

[Pat]

Such nice relaxed playing! I Enjoyed listening to u play! Thanks.

[Martin W]

Real nice Catherine, I love Dropped D tuning it has an amazing earthy quality, as you demonstrated in your composition , really enjoyed it and a wonderful tribute , thanks for sharing your talent .

Martin

[Marie Jarreau]

Catherine,
That was so lovely and played with heart and soul.
I offer my condolences on the loss of Sammie. What a beautiful companion.

Good Wishes,
Marie

“Laissez les bon temps rouler“
Marie Jarreau

[Catherine Arsenault]

Thank you Marie 😊🇨🇦

[Bob Utberg]

Catherine, did you (or do you) play “professionally? Because you’ve got “IT’!!! Nicely done. Love your style. B

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[Catherine Arsenault]

Thanks Bob, no I don’t play professionally years ago I played around in some local gigs but like I said that was years ago. I just love playing guitar it’s my passion, my mental vacation from the world!! Lol

[David H]

Ah music the soothing healing elixir of life. Very lovely playing – that means dang good!

[sunjamr]

Amazing! Way to go Catherine, that’s like a master class in open D fingerstyle. You are rapidly moving up my list of guitar heroes.

Sunjamr Steve

[DaveW]

Lovely piece, the Drop D sounds great on your guitar! Sorry to hear about your dog, that’s the worst feeling, my best wishes to you. Keep the fingerstyle going you’re really on it!

DaveW

[snakechisler]

loved the personal style you put on the piece great listen and had the drop D vibe in spades

keep up the great work

[JoLa]

Love what you did with this Drop D tuning here, Catherine! Your control of the strings is amazing, only great sounding notes come out from under your fingers! What a beautiful composition, it would make a lovely video with the pictures of Sammie running through the dandelions! ❤️‍🩹🐾 So sorry for your loss… 😥

🎸JoLa

[Catherine Arsenault]

Thank you very much Jonathan🎸🇨🇦😊

[cloughie]

Sammie is absolutely beautiful & so was your playing. Lovely tribute & really enjoyable to listen to. Top notch fingerstyle playing!

Happy Canada Day from New Zealand.

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