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Posted on May 19, 2012 by Rob

Green Screen testing with Ebb and Flow

I finally got a green screen so that I can add different backgrounds to my videos. The green screen I have is 5 x 7 and is collapsible from TubeTape.  The piece is Ebb and Flow, something I composed for classical guitar … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 16, 2012 by Rob

The Old Rugged Cross

I am currently working on a CD of hymn arrangements for the classical guitar. I’ve been asking friends and family to give me their favorite hymns. I’ll pick the ones I like the most and make arrangements. A year and … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 15, 2012 by Rob

Stop Talking!!!! by Rob Lunn

I imagined a bar setting where the singer is trying to get the attention of the audience members. Just having some fun using Cubase. I recorded myself talking (and singing) seven times and put them all together. Here are the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 12, 2012 by Rob

Composition Tip: Improvise the Big Picture

One technique I will often use when composing a piece is to begin with the overall structure. Usually this is a result of recording an improv. I’ll listen back to it and write out just enough information needed for me … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rob

If You Want To Write by Brenda Ueland

Well, I’ve been sent to my room. My wife is having an all female party and I am not invited. Originally I was supposed to leave for the evening but I talked her into letting me stay in my room … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 10, 2012 by Rob

Red Guitar Suite, Folk Dance (#5)

I finally finished the 5th piece in my Red Guitar Suite. It’s been a while since the last one, hopefully I won’t take so long on the next one. The beginning of #6 sounds like: Enjoy! Rob scores, tabs, and … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 9, 2012 by Rob

A few thoughts on practicing (Tommy Emmanuel)

I was surfing around on youtube and came across this video about practicing by Tommy Emmanuel: Come to find out he practices the same way I do. As he puts it, he: 1. “plays songs” 2. plays harder songs over … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on April 25, 2012 by Rob

Improvisation, “Smooth Vibrations” (#2) April 25th, 2012

Another improvisation for you. Again, just turned on the zoom and started playing the first thing that came into my mind. Improvisation is a great way to start a practice/composing session. It keeps you on your toes. You have to … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on April 24, 2012 by Rob

Improvisation, “Ray of Sunshine.” April 24th, 2012

Tonight I decided to do an improv. This is in D and for the most part stays around the primary chords (D, G, and A7). 01_ray_of_sunshine You can download this improvisation for free at: http://music.robertlunncomposer.com/album/improvisations I hope you enjoy! Rob

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Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rob

The Red Guitar Suite-Folk Dance #5 (work-in-progress)

After a crazy couple of weeks I’ve finally had some time today to do a little composing. This is the 5th in the Red Guitar Suite: This one will probably end up quite different than what it is right now. … Read the rest of this entry →

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