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In phrases like this in which the entire section is barred, take advantage of the short rest points in between the bars, as you can see your instructor demonstrate in the clip. …
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What makes the six-fret stretch seen here even more challenging is the use of inner chord notes on the fifth and fourth strings, as you can see on this clip. For an excellent warm-up exercise for this …
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Originally written for soprano, this aria tells of happier times for Rodolfo and friends. Set in the second act, "Quando me n'vo" is a flirtatious attempt by the fickle Musetta to ignite the flames of …
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This piece began as a song whose lyrics were a poem by Henri Cazalis, set to music by Saint-Saens. The poem depicts a graveyard on All Hallows' Eve--the night of Halloween. With his fiddle in hand, …
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This piece reflects Tarrega's absolute mastery of the guitar's potential. Technically, it is a challenging piece which, in the hands of a virtuoso, becomes a showstopper in the concert hall. Its …
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This is a piece in which you can focus on developing your speed and left-/right-hand coordination. …
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