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C5.4.08. The Waves of the Danube – main view
Due to its popular incarnation, this piece can serve guitarists well as a staple in their repertoire, particularly for entertainment at parties and special events, or as an encore piece. …
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C5.4.10. El Sueno de la Muneca by A. Barrios – main view
The piece is composed by Agustin Barrios Mangore, a Paraguayan guitarist and composer. Mangore is one of the most important composers of the guitar repertoire. …
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C5.4.13. O Sole Mio – Eduardo di Capua – left hand view
Another popular serenade, this song's lyrics, by Giovanni Capurro (1859-1920), compare the beloved's face to the sun, a face that could brighten even the most melancholy of evenings. A popular encore …
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C5.4.14. O Sole Mio – Eduardo di Capua – spot practice
Try to sustain the melody throughout the piece (try to imitate the way a tenor would sing the top line of an aria). In this passage, the grace note (D) played with 4 is a whole step away from the main …
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C5.4.15. O Sole Mio – Eduardo di Capua – main view
Guitarists who play for wedding receptions and other special occasions will want to learn this piece to have on hand in their repertoire. It is one of the most frequently-requested pieces at such …
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