Volume control gets less attention in early practice than tone and mechanics do. Watch how eight bars of Brouwer's first Estudio Sencillo, running from mezzo forte to pianissimo to forte, build that range from the very first read.
In this course, Cuban guitarist Rene Izquierdo breaks down the 20th century's most important series of guitar etudes: Leo Brouwer's Estudios Sencillos. He dives into aspects of technique and musicianship while also offering unique insights into Brouwer's frequent (and often non-obvious) use of Cuban rhythms, adding a subtle popular flair to his compositions.
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