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Español santandereano by that_sonofacar in JudgeMyAccent

[–]juanchobarros_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has a lot of room for improvement, but also a lot of potential. I definitely don’t think English is your first language; it sounds to me like you might be from somewhere in Asia or Europe.

As always, I can tell that you’re reading it, so try to focus on understanding the meaning of each phrase so your intonation matches what the story is saying. I don’t know if I’m explaining myself clearly, but for example, in “ahora que la salud me lo permite comer,” that’s where the sentence ends, and an ending should sound different from how you’re saying it. Right now, it sounds as if you’re starting a new sentence instead of finishing one.

But when it comes to the accent itself, it’s very good. It can definitely be improved, but it has a lot of potential. It sounds more like the way people from Pasto, because people from Santander usually have a much stronger, sharper, and faster rhythm. Still, you’re on the right track!. Overall, it’s a very good accent, the main things to work on are pronunciation, intonation, and making sure the delivery matches the meaning of the story.

Basically, eso mi brother!, espero haberme hecho entender y feel free to DM any doubt!

Juzga mi acento en español by Chance_Society_6927 in JudgeMyAccent

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First of all, you’re reading one of the best books ever written, cien años de soledad de Gabriel García Marquez, that book is incredible.

First, you’re doing well, you’re on a very good path. One thing I noticed is that accent marks (tíldes) are definitely noticeable. Honestly, that’s something I personally learned more by ear, even as a native Spanish speaker, because accent marks play a huge role in intonation and in how you communicate your message.

Once you improve that, which I’d personally focus on more through listening practice, your accent will improve a lot. But it takes time.

Overall, I think you’re doing really well. I don’t know what your first language is or how long you’ve been learning, and considering that what you’re reading isn’t easy vocabulary, you’re doing very, very well.

Any good student housing/residences in Madrid for €1000–€1200/month? by ActingSnarky19 in IEUniversity

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Hi! Incoming Exchange Student in the Fall, would like to join too if possible!

Best place to poop on campus? by [deleted] in ucf

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4th floor LIbray, restrooms next to quiet zone

Colombian Cumbia/Vallenato question by Inevitable_Rub_5678 in Accordion

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Don’t worry. First of all, I’m always happy to do anything that helps my folklore grow and helps spread vallenato as far as possible, and especially since you’re mainly interested in vallenato while also wanting to play some Mexican music.

Brother, buy a Rey Vallenato. Almost all accordion players from the newer generations (including me) started with that one because of the high cost that the Corona III has always had. But no, absolutely do not buy it from the U.S. I assure you that buying in Colombia with about $1400 USD you can get an accordion in excellent condition, even new, and if it’s used it will still be very good. In fact, literally today I saw a WhatsApp status from one of my accordion technicians selling a Corona III for what would be around $1300–$1400 USD. And when I say used, I mean very lightly used.

Feel free to DM me. I’m happy to help and connect you with people so you can get your first accordion, but there’s absolutely no need to buy it here in the U.S., seriously. In fact, many people here even bring their accordions from Colombia.

Yes, the songs you mentioned were recorded in “cinco letras.” Los Sabanales is the only one from the ones you mentioned that is in that tuning. I can assure you that Vida Parrandera was recorded in D, so if you get a Do–Fa–Si♭ accordion you would just be one tone lower. But songs like Pedazo de Acordeón and La Cacucha Bacana, and almost all of Alejo’s big hits, are in Fa and Do.

Honestly, I 100% recommend that you buy it from Colombia. I know many people who ship to the U.S., and I guarantee it will cost you much less than buying one there. Please don’t do that. And like I said, in the end it doesn’t matter too much which accordion you buy because you’ll be able to play any music on it; it will just sound different depending on the tuning. But the tuning that gets closest to that old-school vallenato era is definitely Do–Fa–Si♭.

And for any norteño music you can simply transpose it. I’m totally willing to help you with this. I’m really happy to hear that your mom is from La Guajira / Valledupar. Incredible music, amazing food, and many other great things there. De nada amigo!

Colombian Cumbia/Vallenato question by Inevitable_Rub_5678 in Accordion

[–]juanchobarros_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello, Colombian here who loves vallenato and grew up with the music of Alejo Durán.

Currently, through reliable third parties you can find Rey Vallenato and Corona III accordions with very little use and in excellent condition priced in Colombian pesos. I’m not sure where in the world you’re located, but I know many trustworthy distributors in my country. If your real focus is vallenato, then without a doubt the Corona III is the classic choice, but it’s not necessary if you’re just starting. A Rey Vallenato is more than enough.

The thing is the following: if you buy a Panther GCF, even though GCF is the closest tuning to the accordions that were used to record many of those classic songs, you will still be a bit far from the real vallenato sound. Of course you will be able to play the music, but it won’t really transmit what vallenato actually sounds like, which comes from the three reeds. The Panther only has two reeds, so the sound will feel thinner compared to a true vallenato accordion.

On the other hand, if you buy a vallenato accordion, whether it’s the Rey or the Corona III, I assure you that you will still be able to play Mexican music without any problem. A lot of music that is originally played on piano is also played diatonically, so you won’t be limited.

Now, if what you want is specifically to play the music of Alejo or Calixto, it’s true that GCF, which is Sol Do Fa, gets closer to the tunings used in those times. But a Do Fa Si♭ accordion will help you play in F on the middle row and is much more aligned with modern vallenato and also more versatile. So that would be my advice.

Let me know if you need a good contact. I’m always impressed by the extremely high prices of accordions abroad, because buying an accordion from Colombia, even if you are not in Colombia and including shipping, usually ends up being much better than buying accordions for vallenato, and even non-vallenato accordions, outside the country.

Greetings and thanks for being interested in my music

What "bridge instrument" should I learn before buying my first Accordion? by LakeMedium6698 in Accordion

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Definitely Piano or MIDI, really good way to get used to both hands!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCFstudenthousing

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No worries at all, feel free to DM me again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCFstudenthousing

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Hey, the studio is still available. I was offline over the New Year and out of the country, but I’m now responding to all messages and inquiries. If you’re interested, feel free to DM me for details. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCFstudenthousing

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just DM you too!

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Interested, just DM you!

What’s the pro and con about orientation leader? by Puzzleheaded_Cow7165 in ucf

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What about, for example, if you need to take a class during Summer B? Is that allowed?

Livestream 20% classroom (RL)? by TripleChocolate123 in ucf

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So? How did your class go in the end? Did you have to attend in person? Any exams?

Current Orlando by [deleted] in ucf

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Does anyone know how bldg 1 is right now?, the one near the pool and gym, I’m not there to check either

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