Author: Mark (Beheerder)

Argentinean tangos have their specific character, you can hear clearly how much Piazolla’s tangos differ from the classic Ballroom tango. In this piece you immediately notice a characteristic difference with the standard tango and his friend the Habanera, the dotted eighth with sixteenth note figures are missing. You have to figure things out in the…

A Habanera is the Cuban form of the tango, originating from Havana, hence the name. A little more tropical than its Spanish counterpart, a Habanera can also be played a bit slower and sultrier. This Habanera has two sections, one in A minor, one in A major. If necessary, you can repeat the first section…

A Guarijita is a lively Spanish dance in a strict 6/8 – 3/4 form. It takes a bit of puzzling in the higher positions to play the piece smoothly. The passages with rasgueado strokes emphasize the Spanish character.

Cubanita is a Habanera, the Cuban form of the tango, originating from Havana, hence the name. A little more tropical than its Spanish counterpart, a Habanera can also be played a bit slower and sultrier. This piece is a bit of a puzzle in which position you have to play to maintain smooth transitions.

A tango-like piece that plays away nicely. As improvisation you can play the triplets of a tango. Pay attention to the playing position in the first bars of the corner sections, and don’t forget to go back to the lower positions in the A major section. If necessary, you can repeat the first section as…

A sweet lullaby from Mallorca, Calatuyud always remained faithful to the music of his native region. It was my second piece at my guitar lessons in 1977. Keep the tempo calm and make sure the 6/8 measure gets the easy swing of the cradle that lulls the baby to sleep.

A Bolero is a classic three-quarter time Spanish folk dance in a rather slow tempo. This Bolero by Calatuyud has a classic form with A minor corner section and an A major middle section with typical Spanish chord progressions. The piece is fun to play. The triplets in the middle section are difficult in tempo,…

My very first piece at my first guitar lesson in 1977. A cheerful Pasodoble with a piece of lyricism in the A major part. Play the introduction broadly, take a deep breath and then start the tight Pasodoble tempo. This piece was my first lesson in accuracy at the time, so make sure the notes…