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Jun 30, 2009 0
Preludio in C Minor by Augustín Barrios (1885- 1944)
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Barrios’s compositions can be divided into three basic categories: folkloric, imitative and religious. Barrios paid tribute to the music and people of his native land by composing pieces modeled after folk songs from South America and Central America. Imitating the compositional style and techniques of the Baroque and Romantic periods was another side to his craftsmanship. |
Jun 29, 2009 0
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
Bourree (BWV996) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
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Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity. |
Jun 28, 2009 0
Minuet in G Minor (Anh115) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
Grade 4- Late Intermediate
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Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity. |
Jun 27, 2009 0
Lagrima (prelude 20) by Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909)
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
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Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Tárrega preferred small intimate performances over the concert stage. Some believe this was because he played without the nails needed for volume. Others say this was related to his childhood trauma. |
Jun 25, 2009 0
Caprice in D Minor by Matteo Carcassi (1792 – 1853)
Grade 3 Intermediate
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Matteo Carcassi was a famous Italian guitarist and composer. Carcassi began with the piano, but learned guitar when still a child. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso concert guitarist. Carcassi wrote a method for guitar (op. 59) that remains valuable, relevant and interesting, blending technical skills and brilliant romantic music. |
Jun 23, 2009 0
Grade 2 Early Intermediate
Allegro Etude by Mauro Giuseppe Giuliani (1781 – 1829)
Exercise: ( p i m i a i m i )
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Mauro Giuliani was an italian guitarist and composer, and is considered by many to be one of the leading guitarist virtuosos of the early nineteenth century. He was a prolific composer, writing over 150 pieces for the guitar, as well as many chamber compositions for the violin, voice, flute, piano, and chamber orchestra. |
Jun 22, 2009 0
Prelude 18 in D by Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909)
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Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Tárrega preferred small intimate performances over the concert stage. Some believe this was because he played without the nails needed for volume. Others say this was related to his childhood trauma. |
Jun 20, 2009 0
Greensleeves- Traditional English
This is a short and sweet song. “Greensleeves” is a traditional English folk song and tune, a ground of the form called a romanesca. Romanesca is a song form popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It was most popular with Italian composers of the early Baroque period.
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Jun 19, 2009 0
Study in E Minor by Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909)
Grade 3- Intermediate
Exercise (ami)
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Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Tárrega preferred small intimate performances over the concert stage. Some believe this was because he played without the nails needed for volume. Others say this was related to his childhood trauma. |
Jun 19, 2009 0
Grade 3- Intermediate
Romance de Espana- Spanish Traditional Song
Exercise (ami)
Time 0:55
This song both lyrical and sentimental, made popular from the french movie “Jeux Interdits”. Romance de Espana melody is a classic classical piece and not too difficult to play. There are 2 parts to the song. Take each part at your own pace and get smooth with the ami pattern
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