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tonebase Guitar Course

Bach

Goldberg Variations

Taught by renowned guitarist 

Celil Refik Kaya

Celil Refik Kaya shares insights on J.S. Bach’s masterpiece for piano, the Goldberg Variations. <br><br>Kaya begins with the Aria, demonstrating the piece’s distinct galant style and how one should bring out its characteristic qualities in their interpretation.Variations covered in this lesson include 1, 5, 7, 10, 21, and 18 which Kaya plays in that order. Technical aspects discussed include the importance of maintaining a light left hand and implementing slow practice when learning this piece.

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    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

Goldberg Variations

Celil Refik Kaya shares insights on J.S. Bach’s masterpiece for piano, the Goldberg Variations.

Kaya begins with the Aria, demonstrating the piece’s distinct galant style and how one should bring out its characteristic qualities in their interpretation.Variations covered in this lesson include 1, 5, 7, 10, 21, and 18 which Kaya plays in that order. Technical aspects discussed include the importance of maintaining a light left hand and implementing slow practice when learning this piece.

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Celil Refik Kaya

2017 Rising Young Musician of the Year Celil Refik Kaya backs this up with many distinguished performances, competition prizes, and compositions played around the world.

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