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Subject Taximia-Listening is learning
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Thu Mar 25 2004 18:31
Author Nikos Tatasopoulos
(albatrotious@hotmail.com)
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A while ago, there were several postings by people who were in need of direction as far as improvisation was concerned. They would how ask how to "learn" to play taximia. Through my studies and personal practice, I found that the most effective methods were as follows: 1-understanding of modes and chord changes that apply to the mode. 2- LISTENING to a variety of styles of music and the improvisation that was incorporated in those styles. I also found it very helpful to listen to instruments other than that which I am studying to help incorporate different sounds into my playing by actually mimicking them to the best of my ability and to the extnent of the instruments ability. As I found out later on, this was one of the methods which helped Gianni Palaiologou develope his unique style. As a young performer, Palaiologou would find himself among musicians of various genres of Greek music. For example, he would play at panigiria and would actually try to mimmick the violin or the clarinet when it was soloing. This eventually became second nature to him and eventually it is what characterized him as a unique player. There are several examples of other great players who developed their musical personality by incorporating mimmicking in their studies. Sporos is another example, his playing later on his carreer upon the dawn of the electric bouzouki, clearly depicts his passion for the guitar(Which he happens to play very well!) I found that mimmicking the masters played a great part in developing my own character, which I am still working on everyday. It's hard to distinguish players today. Obviously the number of players has increased drastically making even more difficult to stand out. Another point to keep in mind, is that even the forefathers of the bouzouki learned by listening to eachother and to other styles of music. Obviously they were blessed with something more than just a good ear because they have left behind a legacy for generations to come. I remember my father would spend more time listening to music than actually playing. His collection of various styles of music surprised me as I grew older and wqas able to appreciate their value. I always make it point with my students not to limit their listening just to bouzouki music. This is something that I adopted from the few masters that i was fortunate enough to meet. Eventually, your own style will come out of all the material which is absorbed from listening. As far as feeling is concerned...that's a whole different issue. That is something that comes each individuals personal experiences in everyday life......VIOMATA. the masters had lots of felling because they went through some of the hardest times in the history of mankind. This may be the reason why there is alack of feel today in a lot of young players. We have everything too easy.(Not to speak for all by any means)When comparing the avaibility of recources we have today to what the masters had back in the day, it's ironic how things have developed as far as new prototypes are concerned. I will even go as far as saying that perhaps music(as far as athe majority of the Greek circle is concerned) has become more of a competition than a learning experience. I come across it everyday. There is more concern about chops than actual communication through music. Don't get me wrong, technique is tool that is impereative to help one express themselves however, it seems to have taken place of the essence of the art. In closing, I would just like to say that i am glad to have gotten the oppotunity to join in on the forum after a long absence and that I hope we can all contribute to help eachother in a neverending learning experience. Take Care1
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