Pay close attention to which notes are sustained in this piece. Also, follow along with the sheet music. …
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C2.3.07. F. Sor, Study in C – Spot Practice
In this passage, you will need to have all three fingers--2, 3, and 4--on the fingerboard simultaneously to play the chord F-A-D. If this transition feels rough to you, focus on it for a few days. In …
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C2.3.08. Study in C major, F. Sor – Main view
In the second section, where the texture of the pieces changes, practice accentuating the top line, bringing out the melody. …
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C2.3.09. Contradanza – Close-up View
In the second section of the piece, sustain all of the eighth notes in the manner of an arpeggio, bringing out the harmonic structure. …
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C2.3.10. Contradanza- Spot Practice
Please keep 4 in place as you place 1 and 2 on the frets, as you can see your teacher doing on this video clip. …
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C2.3.11. Contradanza – Main view
Like all dances, this eighteenth-century dance should sound very rhythmic when performed. …