On practising
 The interpretation of Nationalistic Spanish Music.
Warming up
Practice routine
Starting a new piece, analysis
Fingering
Learning and memorizing
Slow play
Fast play, up to tempo
Relaxation, the use of gravity
Visualization, mental work
Maintenance
Sight reading
Guitar practice tips and strategies		 Rhythm
  Hemiola and characteristic Spanish patterns
The melody
  Traditional scales and melodic inflections.
  Ornaments
  Hipios and other vocal lyrics.
Harmony
  Andalusian cadence
  Common Modulations
Structures
  Soleares, Fandango, Sevillana, Seguidilla, Polo, Zambra...
The French (impressionist) and the Arabic (flamenco) influence.
Literature and styles:
  Turina, Rodrigo - The music of the South.
  Asencio - The Mediterranean style
  Torroba -Castilla. The dry music of the center.
  Antonio José - Nationalistic and pro European composers.

 

 


 
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