Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli
Andantino by Ferdinando Carulli (1770–1841)
Grade 2 Early Intermediate
Time 1:09
Ferdinando Carulli was born in Naples, Kingdom of Naples on February 9, 1770. Like many of his contemporaries, he was taught musical theory by a priest, who was also an amateur musician. Carulli’s first instrument was the cello, but when he was twenty he discovered the guitar and devoted his life to the study and advancement of the guitar. Carulli wrote a variety of works for classical guitar, including concertos and chamber works. He was an extremely prolific writer for guitar, composing over 400 works for the instrument in the space of 12 years.
Technique
Some single note and double notes suspension. Hold the note(s) for half a measure. In part A, there’s a constant back and forth motion between your thumb and fingers-rocking downstroke and upstroke. Keep your wrist balanced. Part B has more finese plucking. Bar[13]-[16], last 4 Bars-the closure- involves several double thumb (bass) action.
Excerpt from Fernando Sor's Andantino
Tips
Pay special attention to the right hand finger and have each finger play their own unique string.
Further Reading
50 Easy classical Guitar Pieces by Jerry Willard.
Another book in my collection. Book is in tabulature. Great for beginner guitar for classical. 50 short songs introducing you to key players of the genre. Works featured in this book includes the many names that influence the classical guitar world. To name a few featured: Fernando Carulli, Napoloen Coste, Fernando Sor, Dionisio Aguado, Gaspar Sanz, John dowland, Robert Devisse, and Mauro Giuliani. This book comes with a companion CD plus a brief biography writeup on the aforementioned maestros.
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