Taught by renowned guitarist
Marco Tamayo
Prof. Marco Tamayo teaches Johann Kaspar Mertz's Tarantella, the most influential of his 15-volume anthology of works collectively entitled "Bardenklänge". He explains the dance's origins as a medicinal ritual in southern Italy, where it was believed to help alleviate the symptoms of a tarantula bite. In this lesson, he also offers valuable insights into the various fingerings that can be used to bring out the surprisingly nuanced musical ideas in this up-tempo work.
Tarantella
Prof. Marco Tamayo teaches Johann Kaspar Mertz's Tarantella, the most influential of his 15-volume anthology of works collectively entitled "Bardenklänge". He explains the dance's origins as a medicinal ritual in southern Italy, where it was believed to help alleviate the symptoms of a tarantula bite. In this lesson, he also offers valuable insights into the various fingerings that can be used to bring out the surprisingly nuanced musical ideas in this up-tempo work.
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