Hello Ed: This is a brilliant example of constructive criticism on more than one level. To be fair, the 'mistake' in rhythm in the Howett fantasia from Dowland, 1610 is not necessarily an error. Although I prefer to play the version from Denss, 1594 which slows down the statement of the theme and seems more convincing, the more common version from Dowland is ubiquitous and an argument could be made for the rhythm as printed. I was inspired to learn this piece after hearing a recording by Anthony Rooley, who handled the counterpoint and phrasing with more sensitivity than anyone else I've heard. You point out that Miles' very helpful comments were sent to you personally and as a result of posting your video on a forum with registered membership. This seems like a perfect way to share ideas and helpful information. Registering as a member of the 'ning' does not necessarily mean that the 'trolls' are entirely absent but there is a better chance that random self-important harsh critics will think twice before attaching their real name to unkind words. Donna, who sings all manner of choral music, points out that an unfortunate precedent of posting unkind remarks to youtube videos of choral music seems to have taken root. Nearly every youtube video of choral music displays snarky remarks about intonation, rhythm, interpretation, etc. This is an insulting trend that is not likely to go away. Perhaps Danny's ning is the best forum for sharing kind, constructive remarks like those Miles shared with you. Best wishes, Ron & Donna www.mignarda.com > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:03:27 +0900 > To: [email protected] > From: [email protected] > Subject: [LUTE] Re: constructive critical commentary > > On Jan 12, 2010, at 9:08 AM, David Tayler wrote: > > I appreciate it when people point out mistakes, but it has to be > handled well. > For example, there are some videos where people are playing something > twice as fast or twice as slow, double or half timing. > Now it is obvious in this case that the player is not aware of it, > and one *might* send a personal email alerting someone, or then again, > not! > If I had a glaring error I would probably take the video down and be > grateful, or in some cases if it is just a wrong note I would leave > it up and say, hey, I played a wrong note. > > That exact situation happened to me. I had a video up on the ning lute > page playing a fantasia by Huwet. > > I got this comment from Miles Dempster. > > I very much enjoyed your performance of the Huwet fantasia, played with > panache and understanding! > This is has been one of my favourite pieces for a long time, and there > are a couple of things that interest me about it that might interest > you too. Just in case you haven't noticed them.... > 1. There is most likely a mistake in barring/flags in the original at > bar 35. The theme appears to be played at twice the speed, when in fact > it probably is meant to be played at the same speed. > 2. Bars 38-43 (with the repeated rising figures) seem to have the main > theme hidden in them - Eliott Chapin pointed this out to me. > I will send you my own edited version which reflects the above. > Best wishes, > Miles Dempster > > I hope you don't mind my putting this up, Miles, if you are reading. I > just wanted to show an example of constructive criticism as it should > be done. > > In fact, after playing the passage as Miles suggested a few times, I > was sold and took down the video. Couldn't stand listening to the old > way anymore. Oddly, I was inspired to learn the piece when I heard a > famous player read through it at a master class. He played the bar > twice as fast too. > > Ed Durbrow > Saitama, Japan > [1][email protected] > [2]http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/ > > -- > > References > > 1. mailto:[email protected] > 2. http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/ > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html __________________________________________________________________
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