Fareed Haque
There are a few basic principles that need to ALWAYS be applied to avoid injury, and develop virtuoso technique. What is Virtuosity? One of the most striking examples of virtuosity on the classical guitar is John Williams’ version of “El…
Music is a language very much like spoken language. Since we are al lmore or less fluent in at least one spaken language, we can use that knowledge as a guide to learning musical languages. Any time you are confused…
These are three lovely, short pieces of intermediate to advanced difficulty. Nice encores.
Two Pieces for Solo Guitar by Paquito D’Rivera Improvalsation Vals Venezolano As performed by Fareed on Paquito’s Havana Cafe
Suite in D major by Benedetto Marcello Adagio Allegro Allegro Vivace These rarely heard suites for harpsichord are beautiful on the guitar. Not too hard, but with a virtuosic flair; Very melodic, sort of Scarlatti meets Vivaldi. More suites to…