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October 2024 Active Melody Challenge

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  • This topic has 20 replies, 21 voices, and was last updated 7 months, 3 weeks ago by Serena C.
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    • November 8, 2024 at 1:18 pm #381274
      Catherine Arsenault
      Participant

        “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. 😉

      • November 8, 2024 at 1:37 pm #381296
        Jennifer D
        Participant

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

        • November 8, 2024 at 1:43 pm #381302
          Michael L
          Participant

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

          • November 8, 2024 at 2:03 pm #381311
            Paul S.
            Participant

              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.

            • November 8, 2024 at 2:06 pm #381313
              Richard G
              Participant

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

                Richard

              • November 8, 2024 at 2:50 pm #381338
                Mike W
                Participant

                  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.

                • November 8, 2024 at 3:07 pm #381348
                  sunjamr
                  Participant

                    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

                  • November 8, 2024 at 6:40 pm #381390
                    AndréM
                    Participant

                      Awesome playing Cat.
                      Very nice chordal arrangement.

                      AndréM

                      AndréM

                    • November 8, 2024 at 7:54 pm #381418
                      Alan L
                      Participant

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

                      • November 9, 2024 at 12:49 am #381457
                        Dieter
                        Participant

                          Excellent picking version.

                          Dieter

                        • November 9, 2024 at 2:06 am #381468
                          Pap
                          Participant

                            That was beautiful Catherine!

                          • November 9, 2024 at 3:01 am #381484
                            donmati
                            Participant

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

                            • November 9, 2024 at 1:57 pm #381620
                              Bob Utberg
                              Participant

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

                                Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

                              • November 9, 2024 at 3:03 pm #381634
                                Manfred M
                                Participant

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

                                  Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
                                  The next Meetup will probably take place in July/August 2025

                                  There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum in good time.

                                  I look forward to meet you.
                                  Manfred

                                • November 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm #381662
                                  JoLa
                                  Participant

                                    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

                                  • November 10, 2024 at 4:10 am #381717
                                    Gary W
                                    Participant

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

                                      Gary

                                    • November 10, 2024 at 4:11 am #381719
                                      Martin W
                                      Participant

                                        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

                                      • November 10, 2024 at 8:37 am #381827
                                        Martyn in France
                                        Participant

                                          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

                                        • November 10, 2024 at 3:20 pm #381890
                                          Andy N
                                          Participant

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

                                          • November 10, 2024 at 7:46 pm #381904
                                            Bill
                                            Participant

                                              Great Fingerstyle playing Catherine. Sounds so good!

                                            • November 11, 2024 at 3:26 pm #381980
                                              Serena C
                                              Participant

                                                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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