Thank you Simon for this introductory lesson to Capricho Arabe. The primary take away for me is how important it is to allow the score and it’s rhythmic structure to be a primary source informing one’s interpretation. In a sense, one must “pay their dues” to the score before jumping off into personal interpretive choices. Once that fundamental work is done, the interpretation is bound to be more thoughtful and convincing. Thanks again.
I’ve been fooling around with this piece on and off for many years, but never got to do anything serious and systematic with it.
Your introduction is the spark that I need to get back to work on this fantastic piece.
Even if I never manage to bring it to “performance” level, I can see that working on it is great technique practice.
I am looking forward to your complete analysis of Capricho Arabe.
Thanks, much, Simon. Very insightful. You’ve inspired me to add it to my “Tárrega and Contemporaries” concert program (after some serious work, incorporating your suggestions, of course ;^) T.
Hey there,
thank you Simon for an other amazing course. I can’t wait to be able to even start playing it as it is one of my favourite pieces (of course) along with Granada ! Hope this one will be coming too.
Question, would you recommend at any moment to play those fast passages with ami ami ami ? Instead of mi mi or im, I’m. Especially the sextuplets ?
Haha! I was practicing this for a recital ~10 years back. I never got to play it on stage because at the time, I felt I was too immature as a guitar player and was definitely doing all the wrong stuff you were describing here. Thank you so much for this great content, and putting up the intro free is still very very useful! Makes me want to get back to playing guitar again. I also look forward to the day I can pay for membership here. Cheers!
Yes, the score is available for download with the full level 5 course on Capricho Arabe. The score is also available, however, in the public domain, which you can download for free from the Boije Collection in the Swedish Music Library. An internet search will be your friend. :)
Hello Simon, thank you so much for the intro lesson to this piece. I’m not a member of the classical guitar corner as yet, but hope to be in the very near future. As a member, is there instruction on how to play the entire piece just as you have instruction for the intro? Thank you again.
Thank you Simon for this introductory lesson to Capricho Arabe. The primary take away for me is how important it is to allow the score and it’s rhythmic structure to be a primary source informing one’s interpretation. In a sense, one must “pay their dues” to the score before jumping off into personal interpretive choices. Once that fundamental work is done, the interpretation is bound to be more thoughtful and convincing. Thanks again.
Rick
Rick
What a beautiful statement:
” In a sense, one must “pay their dues” to the score before jumping off into personal interpretive choices.”
I played this exactly as you described. A complete Frankenstein! Thanks so much for the.clarification.
Dear Simon, congratulations and thanks for this video.
Sergio
Hi Simon, where can I get music sheet for this piece. Thanks.
The lesson is great , especially explaining about the importance of the rhythm, thank you very much.
A huge help , thanks a ton Simon
Made me look at the piece with new eyes , thanks Simon
Simon, this is REALLY great stuff.
I’ve been fooling around with this piece on and off for many years, but never got to do anything serious and systematic with it.
Your introduction is the spark that I need to get back to work on this fantastic piece.
Even if I never manage to bring it to “performance” level, I can see that working on it is great technique practice.
I am looking forward to your complete analysis of Capricho Arabe.
Thank you for all these amazing lessons
Armando
Thanks, much, Simon. Very insightful. You’ve inspired me to add it to my “Tárrega and Contemporaries” concert program (after some serious work, incorporating your suggestions, of course ;^) T.
Hey there,
thank you Simon for an other amazing course. I can’t wait to be able to even start playing it as it is one of my favourite pieces (of course) along with Granada ! Hope this one will be coming too.
Question, would you recommend at any moment to play those fast passages with ami ami ami ? Instead of mi mi or im, I’m. Especially the sextuplets ?
Cheers !
Haha! I was practicing this for a recital ~10 years back. I never got to play it on stage because at the time, I felt I was too immature as a guitar player and was definitely doing all the wrong stuff you were describing here. Thank you so much for this great content, and putting up the intro free is still very very useful! Makes me want to get back to playing guitar again. I also look forward to the day I can pay for membership here. Cheers!
Is there any sheet music available?
Hi Dan,
Yes, the score is available for download with the full level 5 course on Capricho Arabe. The score is also available, however, in the public domain, which you can download for free from the Boije Collection in the Swedish Music Library. An internet search will be your friend. :)
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
Hello Simon, thank you so much for the intro lesson to this piece. I’m not a member of the classical guitar corner as yet, but hope to be in the very near future. As a member, is there instruction on how to play the entire piece just as you have instruction for the intro? Thank you again.
Hi Paul,
Yes! The full lesson in the membership is split up into four parts and covers the whole piece. Let me know if you have any questions at all.
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
Thanks Dave, much appreciated!!!