October 2024 Active Melody Challenge

[Catherine Arsenault]

“Oh when the saints go march’n in “>..>..Here’s my submission for October hope you enjoy . I’m looking forward to seeing all the submissions. 😉

[Jennifer D]

Brilliant, love your rolling thumb and finger picking folky rhythm!

[Michael L]

Hi Catherine, smooth and melodic. Loved the middle section where you varied the theme. Really enjoyed it!

[Paul S.]

That looks like a Martin OM-28 — a guitar that’s perfect for the kind of understated but sophisticated fingerpicking you are capable of.
Every note, every movement is deliberate and the overall effect is nuanced and beautiful. I wish I had that kind of control.

[Richard G]

A nice melodic fingerstyle piece Catherine, you captured the essence of this iconic song with those fluent runs throughout.

Richard

[Mike W]

Another accomplished rendition from you Catherine. The rock-steady bass under-pinned the melody and harmony perfectly. The arrangement was elegant with the interesting variation in keeping with the original song.

[sunjamr]

You totally nailed it, Catherine! I wish you lived next door to me so we could hang out and jam sometimes. Although clearly you are a more advanced player than I am. But I’m getting there.

Sunjamr Steve

[AndréM]

Awesome playing Cat.
Very nice chordal arrangement.

AndréM

AndréM

[Alan L]

The whole piece is great, a very enjoyable listen. I especially like the fill licks and embellishments on the melody. 😎

[Dieter]

Excellent picking version.

Dieter

[Pap]

That was beautiful Catherine!

[donmati]

It’s a beautiful arrangement, very singable and as always a great technique on any instrument.
Don Mati

[Bob Utberg]

That is how a fingerpicking shall be honored and performed!!! So sweet Catherine! Outta my reach!

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[Manfred M]

You really know how to make such simple melody interesting, Catherine. It‘ s always such a pleasure to listen to your playing.

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I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[JoLa]

Wow, I love this fingerstyle arrangement, Catherine, especially that you played in the same key of G like I did! That gives me a good reference point to what I could have done if I had your brain and skills, haha! 😉 Love your playing and feel, always inspiring!

🎸JoLa

[Gary W]

Very nicely done Catherine, this is a rich tapestry of sound & rhythm which hangs together beautifully. Lovely tone too. Well played.

Gary

[Martin W]

Nice finger style arrangement, the middle section added some variation to the theme , you got that bass working overtime keeping things in check .
Skilfully played and at a fine tempo.

Martin

[Martyn in France]

Catherine, you are one amazing guitarist and Active Melody is a better place for you being here. Always a very professional performance and this is no exception.
Martyn

[Andy N]

Brilliant finger picking Catherine and a sweet arrangement especially with those variations. Really enjoyed that.

[Bill]

Great Fingerstyle playing Catherine. Sounds so good!

[Serena C]

I’m loving this fingerstyle version Catherine, wonderfully played as always by your submissions, congrats!

If I wasn't making mistakes I wouldn't be the kind of player I want to be. Perfection is dangerous.
It's all about taking risks, sometimes you get to some place, sometimes you get to a different place. (Brian May)

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