Suite For Toy Guitar

Cori Ander

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Just got to my mind that today is exactly 7 years since firts I entererd and signed in here on MacJams, (December 13 is easy to remember since it is the day when Sweden celebrates Lucia).

I want to celebrate this seven years anniversary by posting a thing I recorded almost ten years ago. The story:

I had just given my then five years old son (who is today MJ:er Mackie) a guitar (the one on the pic).

I soon found that this toy actually was quite tunable and playable. And it had an inpiring tone. This suite for toy guitar was made out of an hour's (or so) recording just playing around, exploring, enjoying. Thereafter I cut it down. Discarded lesser parts. And this is what remained.

Since then It has been staing on hard disk. It has been copied furhter to newer hard disks following newer computers. And here it is, out of the dark drawer for the first time.

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Uploaded: Dec 13, 2011 - 04:02:35 PM
Last Updated: Dec 13, 2011 - 04:25:04 PM Last Played: May 25, 2013 - 08:06:27 PM

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magnatone

magnatone said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)

Suite for Toy Guitar
hi johannes! first of all, happy 7 year MJ anniversary - you're one of a very few who has been around that long - one of the originals! secondly, the story of this suite is so .... sweet (sorry, had to do it), and deepens the enjoyment of this already wonderful work. we are very lucky to have you here - thanks for sticking with it, through thick and thin, and for posting wonderful music like this!

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Karen Thank you Karen! I am deeply touched by your words and by your attending to this occasion! (Also for even opening a forum thread). And, of course, it is a sweet suite, no excuse needed :) Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

alackbass	alackbass said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	Suite For Toy Guitar It's in your hands. I imagine you can make any guitar sound magical! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Thank you Alack! Thank you for your comment, and for all the supporting comments you've written on other tunes. So welcome! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

867-5309	867-5309 said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	intimate sweet man - really sweet ! Clean as can be - Intimate . . . Check out my latest song called Berceuse in Ab

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Thanks Scott. Glad you like it! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Char	Char said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	It sounds as if it has been enchanted. What a truly wonderful piece. It is fitting to mark your anniversary and for this Season, as well. Congratulations on something we are all grateful for: the many moments of listening pleasure. Thank you. Check out my latest song called The Sea

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Thanks a lot Charlene for listening and commenting! I am glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	it's like magic or more like a Godsend every time you play and share, thank you . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	:) Thanks a lot Harold! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

richard13	richard13 said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	Yeah, what Harold said... every time you play and share. A wonderful gift. Thank you. And, a very happy MacJammiversary! Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	Thanks :) Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

composerclark

composerclark said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)

Soulful
The tone is quite lovely, in your hands, and I can hear why you were inspired by it. This is beautiful, straightforward, and soulful, and you perform it from the heart.

I am curious about what makes this a "toy" guitar; it certainly does not sound like a toy. I am giving my 7-year old his first guitar, 3/4 size, for Christmas in 12 days. He has said he wants to play electric guitar, so soon he will have one that is bright red, and which sounds pretty darn fine for a kid's guitar. Not sure if I should teach him, or if we should send him to someone else for lessons... he tends not to listen to me...

All the best to you and your loved ones this Christmas!

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Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 15th, 2011)

Toy guitar
If it, like this one, cost 30 bucks and is found in a toy store, then I feel safe to call it a toy guitar :) It doesn't stay in tune for very long, and if it is at all tunable and playable, is more sheer luck.

I myself didn't have anyone at home to teach me play guitar when I was a kid. To win knowledge and knack of playing was driven by my own enthusiasm and love for music and the instrument. I think that is one of the reasons I have never tried to teach any of my kids to play either. One of them though (mj:er Mackie) had the drive to learn, and he also learnt other things that I can't do, like playing piano. He has also learnt composing songs and to produce them with the help of very simple gear. Here is one example (supplied by a proud dad):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT68cxhUN9c

BTW, in this movie he is using a cheap 3/4 sise electric guitar that I gave him when he was younger. Mabe something of the kind you plan to get for your son(?)

Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 529 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	happy 7 years! toy guitar works nicely......... i remember my first acoustic had strings way to high lol. excellent composition too Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	Thank you Vic Good to see you! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Feter	Feter said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Suite guitars made of woods ...fingers made of gold ...happy seven !! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 528 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	. Thank you feter! Glad you dropped by! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Hardly a Toy Not in your capable hands, my friend. In your hands it has truly become a very musical... instrument. It has been part of an elegant musical experience that I'm sure very few (if any) of its kind have ever had before. It's truly remarkable how good you made that little guitar sound. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Chance To Dream

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 525 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	Thank you J.A. Really nice angle to think about what the guitar may experience in the process :) Thank you! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

drakonis

drakonis said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)

It just goes to show...
The music is not made by the guitar, it is made by the fingers playing it. Great photographs are not taken by expensive lenses, but by a knowing eye behind the lens. The man is not made by the hair on his head, but the thoughts in his mind.

And here is proof, with beautiful music coming from a simple instrument, and very talented fingers. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, through touching music, whatever instrument it comes from.

ttfn,
Drakonis

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 525 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	. Thank you Eduard! Many interesting thoughts there, like "Great photographs are not taken by expensive lenses, but by a knowing eye behind the lens. The man is not made by the hair on his head, but the thoughts in his mind." Comforting for us who don't have lots of dew (or hair for that matter :) Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Philip18	Philip18 said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Delightful It certainly has that "toy shop" tone. Quaint. The story adds to the music, which is delightful. Lovely lilting melody. Much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 525 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	Thank you Philip! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Henke	Henke said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Congratulations And thank you for sharing this gem. Maybe a toy gem, but it sure glisten's anyway :-) Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 525 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	Tack Henke Och god jul och gott nytt år! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

FEEL

FEEL said 528 days ago (December 14th, 2011)

If
If I handed you a matchbox with a rubberband wrapped around it, you could play beautiful music on it. You're getting a great sound from the guitar so it must be a decent buy for your son. As always I'm blown away by your skill and feel of music. It goes to show that it's the quality player and not always the quality of the instrument. Thanks for sharing for 7 years here on Macjams.

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	Thank you FEEL Thats a great compliment, you know I still have many of your songs in my music library, listen to them off and on, an love them. Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

dave_b	dave_b said 527 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	Suite For Toy Guitar Really nice picking & tone. Happy MJ 7th! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	. Thank you Dave! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 527 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	Timeless toys Out of dark drawers come forgotten gems. I like the simple classical aspect of this. It reminds me a cross between a hymn, a carol and an early lute solo. I love the ending. Thank you for ushering the holidays with this playing that transcends the level of toy but captures the essence of playing. Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	Tobin You were here seven years ago and was one of the first to encourage me into keep posting. That was an important gift. Thanks a lot for your enduring support! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

smokey bacon jnr	smokey bacon jnr said 527 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	excellent That's a great tone you get from your toy guitar! Your playing is inspiring. If I could play a tenth of the way you can I'd be very happy indeed. Lovely tune. Check out my latest song called Trailed in the Mud

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 523 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Tnkxs a lot Glad to hear you like it! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 525 days ago (December 17th, 2011)
	Mr. Curry What Drak said will do fine. Lovely Joe Check out my latest song called Long Way From Denver

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 523 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Yes Many interesting thoughts there, like "Great photographs are not taken by expensive lenses, but by a knowing eye behind the lens. The man is not made by the hair on his head, but the thoughts in his mind." Comforting for us who don't have lots of dew (or hair for that matter :) Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

DWL	DWL said 525 days ago (December 17th, 2011)
	Truly splendid! It's not what you've got, it's how you use it :) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 523 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Thank you Dick! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

kristyjo

kristyjo said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)

Yes, very sweet
It has a bit of a renaissance flavor at times. I listened at school (where I don't sign in) and was really enchanted - I took a few moments to reflect on how the technology lets us share our music further than ever before, but as always, it takes the heart of a musician to create that music n the first place. Thanks for this post & happy 7th anniversary (I 'turned 6' a couple of weeks ago.)

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 523 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Yes Cangratulations to you too Kristine! I am so glad you stopped by and yes, live music has something that can't be beaten by machines (I guess that was what you meant)... Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	That's a toy I wish my grown up git would sound like.....! ah yes I know the fingewrs help ! Very nice one indeed Jarvoid Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 523 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Thank you Chris! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

ziti	ziti said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	resonates after these years, as one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever recorded...there is a tear inducing innocence and grace here...and unreal guitar playing. bows to the master z Check out my latest song called The Viconian Cyclist

Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 521 days ago (December 21st, 2011)

Thank you Fran
And thank you VERY much for all the warm willed backup you have given through these years! You have had the ability to say the most greatly nice things about the tunes. So much that I at times have had to guard myself from developing vanity :) Anyway it is so very welcome everytime. It spurs me to try to keep developing as a musician. And the fact that you are yourself such a great guitarist and musician doesn't hurt at all, rather the opposite. Thank yor Fran!

Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Pete_NB	Pete_NB said 524 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	I'm kind of relieved... ...that this is finally published and not vulnerable to hard drive crashes. A thing of simple beauty. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Run With Me

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 521 days ago (December 22nd, 2011)
	Thank you Pete! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 521 days ago (December 21st, 2011)
	Warm and inviting... Hi Cori. You are right about the tone. It sounds really good on this recording. Lovely playing - technical and precise, but still warm and inviting. Happy 7 year anniversary. Much enjoyed. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 521 days ago (December 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks Peter! Glad you like it! Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Estella	Estella said 520 days ago (December 22nd, 2011)
	Beautiful! I love the combination of mature skill with innocent voicing. So grateful you picked up that toy guitar! Check out my latest song called Insomnia

Loob	Loob said 520 days ago (December 22nd, 2011)
	Very nice Cori! Sure doesn't sound toyish in this recording! Much enjoyed! Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Maybe Next Year

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 510 days ago (January 1st, 2012)

Gosh...
Was this the Stagg? I do believe we managed to buy our sons the same guitars on opposite sides of the world, didn't we? And now I don't even know where ours ended up...Probably parted with it in a yard sale...

You certainly ended making a very full and real composition with it, and the recorded tone is nice...I have a particular fondness for your "exploratory" guitar tracks. This takes me back to the days when I would be so delighted to see your name pop up in my emails and I'd head right over to see what you had come up with this time...

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Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 510 days ago (January 1st, 2012)
	So we made this one... Our dinner music tonight. 'Suite For Toy Guitar' and tuna casserole, to usher in the new year...Thinking of you and Felix... Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

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