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Carcassi Etude 16, from Opus 60 gives us the opportunity to work on several musical and technical elements of playing. Reminiscent, of a simple song or aria with vocal accompaniment, the piece sustains a broad simple melody that employs suspensions, repeated notes and measured phrasing.
The repeated notes, and indeed the andante tempt, invite us to repeat the right hand finger used to play the melody which can draw our focus to tone quality and consistency.
Also, we can find a challenge in both exploring new fingerings in the upper position and controlling the left hand articulation to accurately reflect rests that are marked in the score.
All together a wonderful piece to study and a rewarding piece of music to play.
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Excellent tips for this beautiful piece of music!
Thank you for being there…..:)
Hello Simon,
in the contents of the 11 Recital Pieces – Level 3 pdf document this etude is numbered with “18”. Maybe you would like to correct it. Today I received the e-mail that encouraged me to watch this video. Currently I am studying level 1 and the beginning of level 2 but I will be brave and watch this video. ;-)
Thank you
Hi Jan, the latest version had the corrected title. Feel free to re-download in the membership materials.
Wow! Thanks Simon. This lesson is chock-full of technique tips along with some music theory.
Recently, I have been re-fingering some studies from 1st position to higher positions in order to better learn the fingerboard. You show the benefits for musicality and left hand technique.
Carcassi’s Op. 60 etudes, for me, have a lot of charm. I have recently memorized No. 15. I’ll start on No.16 with a more in-depth understanding from the start.
Looking forward to your next for the email subscribers.
Jim LaRoche
Hi Simon,
Great video! Do you have a link to the edition with the fingerings?
Thanks Chip!
As a member you can find the pieces in the level 3 Repertoire book. Go to the courses page and click on Level 3 course materials.
Thank you Simon. As always a great lesson and inspiring.
Hi Simon,
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Hi Simon ,
Enjoyed your video on carrassi eutde 16 op 60 .
But because my limited knowledge of 5th position and above could not really take in your very I’mformative comments . But many thanks and have taken on board all you have stated .
Ray Field
Hi Simon, You are a very fine teacher. I love the way your mind works. So logical and your reasoning and explanations so clear and musical. Thanks for the free video. I’m going to join up at some point soon. I’m working on getting a program together. When I get it together a little better I would love for you to hear it.Best wishes, Al
Hi Al, great to hear from you and thank you for such kind words. I am humbled by praise from a musician of your caliber!
thank Simon.
Yet again, a wonderfully thought out video piece, and a clear explanation. Can I ask you something – when playing do you allow the flesh of the fingers to touch the guitar string before the nail comes into contact? Can’t quite see this on the video.
Hi
wich kind of guitar you use i really like your guitar i mean the same guitar that you used in this video (Allegro op.50 by Mauro Giuliani)
and you are amaziiiiing
Thank you Simon
Indeed is an important lesson you make us notice when you change from first to fifth position.
I really enjoy your videos and the way you teach. !!
Regards from Peru