Congratulations on completing Level 5. Fine work! You have successfully completed the first intermediate level in your study of the classical guitar. Now it is graduation time! If you have not …
C6.1.01. Introduction-Preview
Welcome to , in which you will begin by learning a well-known Chopin piece, arranged for the classical guitar. Continue to practice drills on techniques that you need to work on from the lower levels, …
C6.1.02. Prelude No.20 by F. Chopin – left hand view
We begin this level with a chordal prelude by the Romantic Period composer, F. Chopin. …
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C6.1.03. Prelude – Spot Practice
In order to bring out what Chopin intended to achieve with these complex harmonies, you need to make sure to bring out every single note on each chord. …
C6.1.04. Prelude No.20 by F. Chopin – main view
The term 'prelude' generally refers to an introductory movement, although many composers, including Chopin, have written preludes as individual pieces throughout the Classical, Romantic, and …
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C6.1.02. Waltz in A Minor No. 19, op. posthumous by F. Chopin – Left hand view
There are few transcriptions of this piece for solo guitar. We think that this piece makes a delightful addition to a guitarist's repertoire. Watch for the sections in which the piece modulates into …