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tonebase Guitar Course

Villa-Lobos

Etude No. 11

Taught by renowned guitarist 

Joseph Palmer

Joseph Palmer begins this masterclass on the mysterious Etude No. 11 by quoting passages from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ travels through the isolated rainforests of Brazil. He goes on to suggest that conjuring up mental imagery from these words is crucial to giving a convincing interpretation of this work. Throughout the lesson, Palmer shares insights on overcoming the technical and musical challenges this study presents, including tips for developing the infamous arpeggiated middle section.

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    Difficulty: 
    Intermediate
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    Duration: 
    1
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Etude No. 11

Joseph Palmer begins this masterclass on the mysterious Etude No. 11 by quoting passages from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ travels through the isolated rainforests of Brazil. He goes on to suggest that conjuring up mental imagery from these words is crucial to giving a convincing interpretation of this work. Throughout the lesson, Palmer shares insights on overcoming the technical and musical challenges this study presents, including tips for developing the infamous arpeggiated middle section.

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Joseph Palmer

Joseph Palmer has been awarded a total of 14 top prizes in international competitions and is recognized as one of the leading guitarists of his generation.

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