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Gnossienne No. 1 - Eric Satie "Guitar Tutorial In 4K!" [Note-By-Note; Fr...
History
Erik Satie cuts an incredible path through the avante-garde French compositional style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is probably most well-known for his 'Gymnopédies' which somewhat coincidentally also are comprised of three pieces as are the Gnossiennes.
Performance notes:
Gnossienne No. 1 whilst a short and relatively easy piece does have some particular challenges. The constant use of acciaccatura to embellish the melody require constant attention and left-hand strength in the little finger.
Double-string hammer-ons near the end are rarely found in classical guitar transcriptions. These, combined with artificial harmonics do provide the guitarist with food for thought as do the pull-offs executed simultaneously with an artificial harmonic in the right-hand.
Conclusion:
Complete tablature is available for free to my YouTube subscribers and via download from my website. Paid versions that include wonderful extras such as:
So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
- Full notation AND complete tablature (combined or stand-alone)
- Performance indications
- All fingerings for the left hand including barres
- Explanations and performance tips
Follow the link to my website to find the free and paid downloads:
So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
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Thursday, 21 July 2016
Bourrée In E-minor (BWV996) J. S. Bach 4K Guitar Tutorial [Note-By-Note;...
History
Johann Sebastian Bach was known to the play the lute and it is widely believed this suite was composed for the lute, however this conflicts with the tuning of the lutes of the time which were often tuned to D-minor. At any rate the piece has found great favour amongst guitar players from many styles. Originally, it was the fifth movement of the Suite in E-minor BWV996 but it often played as a stand-alone piece in concerts and recitals.
Performance Notes:
The Bourrée in E-minor is a wonderful example of contrapuntal composition where 2 melodic lines are maintained for the majority of the piece. Therefore one of the most important technical and interpretative considerations is to keep the two lines separate yet balanced and melding their interplay into a unified collective.
- this is based on a dance so place importance on keeping a strict tempo
- allow the melody in the bass to have equal importance to the treble melody
- understand the ornaments of the baroque period when playing the two trills at the end of each A and B section
Conclusion:
My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
Let your fingers fly!
Prelude (BWV1007) - J. S. Bach 4K Guitar Tutorial#2 [Note-By-Note; Free...
History
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote a total of five suites for solo cello. Arguably, the most popular of the five is the first suite. Because it was played first in the suite, the Prelude featured here has gained the most popularity and has been transcribed for a dizzying array of instruments. Bach himself was known or thought to have transcribed if for the lute. Here I have transcribed it for the guitar.
Historically, this Prelude belongs to BWV1007 and is comprised of 6 movements:
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Galanteries
6. Gigue
Performance Breakdown:
In this second of two guitar tutorials for the Prelude I will be covering everything from bar 22 to bar 44. You will see close up views of the left and right hands and be able to follow along with my tablature/sheet music if required. My lesson is very comprehensive and it is filmed using 4K resolution for an outstanding visual experience. In this Bach guitar lesson I have broken everything down and tried to come up with the easiest fingerings possible whilst retaining the essence of the piece.
In my tutorial I offer suggestions for performance and, as with many of my other instructional videos I provide tabs/notation combined with timing instructions in the 'Description' area of the YouTube video page. This feature will help you to quickly find any given set of 4 bars without the necessity to scroll through the video trying to find where you were before or a particular bar to learn.
- Sustained bass notes where possible
- Strict rhythm throughout
- A constant tone with minimal shifting away from the normal right hand position
Here is a link to the second tutorial:
Conclusion:
My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
Let your fingers fly!
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Nocturne In E-flat major Op. 9, No. 2 Guitar Tutorial#1 Chopin In 4K [Fr...
History
It was well-known that Frédéric Chopin was a somewhat eccentric composer and individual. Although born in Poland in 1810 he moved to Paris, France in 1831 after graduating from the Warsaw Conservatory and never returned to his homeland.
During his time in France he cultivated friendships with some of the most prominent composers of the time including Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, and the author George Sands.
The Nocturne on display here was probably written when Frédéric was around twenty years of age.
Performance Notes:
The Nocturne In E-flat major is without a doubt one of the most played and loved of Chopin's pieces. It is in Rounded Binary form (A, A , B, A, B, A) with the melody being given increasing intervallic leaps and ornamentation with each iteration. The waltz-like accompaniment in the left hand lends weight and character to the 12/8 time signature.
- use rubato with effect but sparingly
- hold chords wherever possible
- play ornaments and embellishments with increasing complexity as the song progresses
- exploit open strings if possible during position shifts
Conclusion:
My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
Let your fingers fly!
Moonlight Sonata Guitar Tutorial#2 (Beethoven) In 4K [Note-By-Note; Free...
History
The 'Moonlight Sonata' by Ludwig Van Beethoven is easily one of the world's most recognisable pieces of music. This work is also known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor or Quasi Una Fantasia from the Opus. 27, number two.
The name 'Moonlight Sonata' was originally given to the music several years after Beethoven's death by another Ludwig - Ludwig Rellstab, a known German poet and music critic.
This sonata makes a departure from the standard sonata form of the period in that it has a slow and solemn first movement. In Beethoven's time the usual form was fast-slow-fast.
Performance Notes
Because it was originally written for piano it poses a significant technical challenge for guitarists to convey the sustain and legato that is a trademark of this piece. As such some chords are quite difficult and movements must be carefully considered and rapid in order to retain continuity and flow.
- Hold chords as long as possible
- Move rapidly and deftly between chords
- Keep the rhythm steady and pulsing
Here is a link to the first tutorial:
Conclusion:
My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.
Let your fingers fly!
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