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tonebase Guitar Course

Schubert (arr. Mertz)

Lob der Tränen

Taught by renowned guitarist 

Petrit Çeku

In this lesson Petrit Çeku dives into an arrangement by Johann Kaspar Mertz of Franz of Schubert's lied ‘Lob Der Tränen’. Arranged in a very romantic and inventive way, this song is easier to perform with the help of a “dramatic plan”.<br><br>By understanding Schubert’s original form, the dynamics, rubato, and phrasing fall into place. Çeku explains the various techniques and particular sections to utilize rubato in this song. The romantic devices in this arrangement make use of the guitar’s unique abilities. Finally, he provides a few technique tips to help pull it off! By the end of this short lesson you'll see how a few simple ideas can change your entire interpretation of a piece.

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    Difficulty: 
    Intermediate
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    Duration: 
    1
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Lob der Tränen

In this lesson Petrit Çeku dives into an arrangement by Johann Kaspar Mertz of Franz of Schubert's lied ‘Lob Der Tränen’. Arranged in a very romantic and inventive way, this song is easier to perform with the help of a “dramatic plan”.

By understanding Schubert’s original form, the dynamics, rubato, and phrasing fall into place. Çeku explains the various techniques and particular sections to utilize rubato in this song. The romantic devices in this arrangement make use of the guitar’s unique abilities. Finally, he provides a few technique tips to help pull it off! By the end of this short lesson you'll see how a few simple ideas can change your entire interpretation of a piece.

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Petrit Çeku

Hailed as “a soloist of the highest ability," Petrit Çeku is the top prize winner of the most prestigious international guitar competitions, including Parkening, Schadt, and Pittaluga.

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