Taught by renowned guitarist
Ali Arango
Brouwer's “Berceuse” comes from “Drume negrita”, a beautiful Cuban folk song. In this lesson, Alí Arango analyzes Brouwer’s inventive harmony and offers phrasing suggestions for the piece. Brouwer added material that gave the song a new life and altered the form in surprising ways. Arango offers an approach that uses harmonic tension and release to guide his musical choices. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have an appreciation for how even the simplest song can develop into a mesmerizing arrangement, and you’ll be prepared to play it effectively.
Berceuse (Canción de Cuna)
Brouwer's “Berceuse” comes from “Drume negrita”, a beautiful Cuban folk song. In this lesson, Alí Arango analyzes Brouwer’s inventive harmony and offers phrasing suggestions for the piece. Brouwer added material that gave the song a new life and altered the form in surprising ways. Arango offers an approach that uses harmonic tension and release to guide his musical choices. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have an appreciation for how even the simplest song can develop into a mesmerizing arrangement, and you’ll be prepared to play it effectively.
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