As you play, imagine yourself a farmer returning home after a hard day's work, taking a few moments of relaxation by playing the guitar. …
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C5.3.03. Vals Venezolano by J. Cardoso – main view
In the beginning of the second section, the G on the fourth string is fingered by 4 in order to sustain the note while playing the parallel thirds simultaneously. …
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C5.3.17. Kalinka by Ivan Larionov – left hand view
Popularized by the Red Army Choir and Russian figure skating pairs teams, this piece served as an ambassador for Russian culture during the international tension of the Cold War. To this day, it …
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C5.3.18. Kalinka by Ivan Larionov – spot practice 1
You may play the six-string chord seen here with your thumb, i,m, i-m, or any combination of i-m-a, depending on the desired volume and effect. After the chord, use 4 to play B on the second string, …
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C5.3.19. Kalinka by Ivan Larionov – spot practice 2
A closer look at the right hand technique in the last part of the piece. On each beat, right after strumming with i, or m, or a combination of i/m/a, mute the strings using the side of your palm as …
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C5.3.20. Kalinka by Ivan Larionov – main view
Written by folklorist and composer Ivan Larionov (1830-1889), Kalinka speaks about the beauty of nature and its power to ignite love. …
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