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tonebase Guitar Course

Schubert (arr. Mertz)

Ständchen

Taught by renowned guitarist 

Petrit Çeku

In his second lesson on Mertz's arrangements of Franz Schubert Petrit Çeku discusses "Ständchen". He discusses how he conceptualizes the verses of the song and how to bring out their differences. He moves on to explain why the choice of tempo is imperative because it defines the character of the piece, and how to use articulation to your advantage. Petrit ends the lesson by focusing on the importance of choosing expressive fingerings when you play Romantic repertoire.

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    Difficulty: 
    Intermediate
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    Duration: 
    1
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Course Syllabus

Schubert's Ständchen

In his second lesson on Mertz's arrangements of Franz Schubert Petrit Çeku discusses "Ständchen". He discusses how he conceptualizes the verses of the song and how to bring out their differences. He moves on to explain why the choice of tempo is imperative because it defines the character of the piece, and how to use articulation to your advantage. Petrit ends the lesson by focusing on the importance of choosing expressive fingerings when you play Romantic repertoire.

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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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