Taught by renowned guitarist
Rene Izquierdo
Get the most out of your practice with Rene Izquierdo, as he demonstrates four Etudes by Emilio Pujol. Beyond the composer’s notes is a myriad of technique busting tricks and exercises. Combined with Pujol’s unique gift for melody, these studies can really take your playing to the next level.
Etude No. 1
Hone your left-hand control in this first etude. Rene Izquierdo walks through fixed-position and weight-shifting approaches in this scale orientated study.
Etude No. 6
More scales in this sixth etude, this time cascading over the complete width of the neck. Rene Izquierdo shows how each hand can transition gradually to control motion and tone.
Etude No. 13
Get comfortable scaling new heights with Pujol’s thirteenth etude. With its surprising melodic twists and turns, Rene Izquierdo offers a guiding hand navigating in all directions with poise and control.
El Abejorro
Pujol’s inventive use of arpeggios and dissonance depicts the motion of a bumblebee. Here, Rene Izquierdo demonstrates how to harness the power of the right hand for a musically engaging performance.
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Unlock Course →Rene Izquierdo is a recipient of numerous awards including the JoAnn Falletta, and Schadt String competitions. He is currently a professor at the Wisconsin State University in Milwaukee.
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