Technique

Malaguena by Traditional (Guitar Tab)

Malaguena by Traditional A malaguena is a dance from the southern Spanish seaport Malaga. It is in the family of the fandango, which is in triple time (usually 3/4) and danced by couples to guitar and castanet accompaniment. Chords are strummed from bass string to treble (towards the floor) and from treble to bass (towards …

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Asturias Leyenda by Isaac Albeniz (Guitar Tab)

Asturias-Leyenda by Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) The virtuoso pianist and composer Isaac Albeniz was an instrumental figure in the development of the Spanish “nationalist” school of composition. Asturias-Leyenda is from his “Suite espanola” which contains eight pieces for piano with both geographical and generic titles. For example, Asturias is an old province of northwestern Spain, and …

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Study 4 in C Major by Napoleon Coste (Guitar Tab)

Study 4 in C by Napoleon Coste (1805 – 1883) Napoleon is french and is a major figure in guitar composition of the mid-nineteenth century. Napoleon was taught by his mother at a very early age. Napoleon later became Fernando sor’s student and quickly established himself as the leading French virtuoso guitarist. Napoleon is the …

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Caprice No.24 by Niccolo Paganini (Guitar Tab)

Caprice No.24 by Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) Intermediate Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. He was one of the most celebrated violin virtuosi of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. Caprice No. 24 in A minor is the final caprice of Niccolò Paganini’s …

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Study in A Minor by Napoleon Coste (Guitar Tab)

Study in A Minor by Napoleon Coste Napoleon is french and is a major figure in guitar composition of the mid-nineteenth century. Napoleon was taught by his mother at a very early age. Napoleon later became Fernando sor’s student and quickly established himself as the leading French virtuoso guitarist. Napoleon is the first composer to …

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Etude in C by Fernando Sor (Guitar Tab)

Etude in C by Fernando Sor (1778-1839) Level: Beginner Fernando Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. He is best known for his guitar compositions, but he also composed music for opera and ballet, earning acclaim for his ballet titled Cendrillon. Sor’s works for guitar range from pieces for advanced players, such as Variations …

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Maria (Gavota) by Francisco Tarrega (Guitar Tab)

Maria (Gavota) by Francisco Tarrega 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 …

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Cantique de Jean Racine (Op.11) by Gabriel Faure (Guitar Tab)

Cantique de Jean Racine (Op.11) by Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Cantique de Jean Racine (Op. 11) is a work for mixed chorus and piano or organ by Gabriel Fauré. Written by the nineteen year old composer in 1864-5, the piece won Fauré the first prize when he graduated from the École Niedermeyer and was first performed …

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