THE SEGOVIA STYLE pg eelTHE SEGOVIA STYLE Andres Segovia described his student Eliot Fisk as “one of the most briliant, intelligent and Gifted young musical artists of our time.” An heir to the Segovia legacy, Fisk has performed solo and concerto engagements at major halls throughout the U.S, Europe and Asia, His record- ings, including the acclaimed ‘Segovia: Canciones Populares” (MusicMasters), have received rave reviews and a place on the Billboard classical music chars. Fisk recently performed at a private reception for President and Mrs. Clinton given by the King and Queen of Spain, and was awarded “Best Classical Guitarist” by Guitar Player Magazine's Readers Poll WN HLO0641405 taught by ELIOT FISK 75-minute Video it has been said that all philosophy is merely a foot- note to Plato; for me ail classical guitar playing is @ footnote to Andres Segovia” — Eliot Fisk This important and comprehensive instructional video takes us to the heart of the music of the great Andres, Segovia. Eliot Fisk, a protege of Segovia's and a master of classical guitar in his own right, has put together a lesson that is filled with invaluable advice ‘on interpretation, musicianship, guitar technique and insights into the timeless Segovia legacy. An enthusiastic and inspiring teacher, Fisk plays and analyzes some of Segovia's most memorable pieces for the benefit of the leaming guitarist, providing musical ideas, technical pointers and detailed interpretation. Aspiring players will soon be practicing Segovia's transcriptions of the Bach Prelude in D Minor, three remarkable compositions from his Canciones Populares; and the haunting Estudio Sin Luz. Additionally, the video features Mr. Fisk performing pieces by Bach, Haydn, Ponce and Segovia. This video lesson, accessible to classical guitarists at all levels, provides a rare look at the technique, tone and deep musicality of the man who was, for al of us, simply “the Maestro.” Write or call us for a free catalog listing hundreds. of lessons on DVD, Video, and CD: Homespun Tapes, Box 340, Woodstock, NY 12498 {845-246-2550 or 1-800-33-TAPES Visit our website at www.homespuntapes.com ©1909 Homespun Tapes. Lid Cover photo: Nick Sangiamo HOMESPUN ‘ae ae reSegovia Albert Roussel (1869-1937) Allegro non troppo< , stentando cu——Meno allegro Z 7 cw— ™ cm— a i = jee fa sae tt x SS = = “Yeo verte eee Sth om Arm.12 1 _stentando en —— ate SS aor Ott ae =$ tE = pe teh er ,erre rg Allegro non troppo cul =a = 2 a rempo * r ; r rme pO OER OES e iB oe ie ~ Meno allegro cy cu a 2. o , iid poco rit. a tempo poco rit. ca—— SS or i SS Ste F hs i EE , 7 sientando cu 4 — > 3 — L_ Sfmt Sey ——— — — =— ——— i 3 i SS + oR eas 7Prelude (BWV 999) J.S. Bach (1685-1750) mB) © 1954 Schoet & Co.L1d.London Copyright Renewed. All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission of European American Music Distibucors Corp. : Sele US. and Canada Agent for Schott & Ca. London.Alternate Fingerings for Bach—-Prelude (BWV 999) et = Ee m2a: Segovia plays ye es r f BWV 999, Sketch Basic Chord Sequence (original key: C-minor) orFigured Bass Analysis “0 __ 35 == - + ES 47 4-347 ' 7 6 7 — + 6-47 4 4 2 4 — + 4 6 = 4— ® 2 - 4 — 2 *A sharp (or natural) sign by itself applies to the 3rd,and indicates that the 3rd (or 10th or 17th) above the sounding bass is played as a sharp (or natural). Fundamental Bass Line AnalysisTechnical Tips eee | Opening Chords of BWV 999 . / ~L fi 7 6 3 vii? of A (fundamental omitted) How to practice small groups of notes to improve technique, memory and musicality. I. Number notes in the measure. 12 3 4 12030 4 120304 e 2. Experiment with different groupings playing each group 2-3 times. 234 1 23401 234 = AS 3. Practice each group forwards and backwards. 9Canciones Populares arr. Andrés Segovia (1895-1987) Eslovania Moderato é ii P ' frit poco Pubiched by Baten, tly. Used By Permissionmp CI F Meno mosso @- 7 a 4 Pe It q = Allegretto Pore sme Vaewal a tempo P P f pt tpt DB +s Fite ye t = ods 4 ni 2 ® ~ a —_— ‘ — << temo qd CdD 2 —_=_—— i ‘© id Na ” 1 > = = ~ = rit, aEscocesa Moderato assai ‘ cx Ornament played by Eliot Fisk in m.14 : 2A José Rubio Estudio Sin Luz Andrés Segovia (1895-1987) cu— Moderato ci;——_—_, “cul 2 a m @ “A a—__— poco rit. am ° a wyF 2 Sf deciso 13 @tempo © 1954 Schott & Co. Lid. London Copyright Renewed. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission of European American Music Disributors Corp. Sole US and Canada Agent for Sehott& Co. London 13Un poco pitt lento | levato aw cn cas = = ss tr FoF cu— ra : eS = P legzro-e con grasa = SS .——— a < cant i Fes: m Hoda ba) bo — RRS obeys, — 7 I Iimprovisando ” ps.al tine YNotes for “Estudio Sin Luz” The printing error on measures 45-48 has been corrected. The same measures as recorded by Segovia (courtesy of Mr. Phillip de Fremery) : vl 1 \ ° i" W ° B @ ‘On his recording Segovia also deletes measures 58-61. Notes for the Minuet by Haydn In measure 8, Eliot plays: instead of the 3rds in Segovia's edition, to accommodate the considerably higher tempo of the video performance. Similarly, in measure 36, Eliot plays: Eliot also eliminated the slur in measure 51 because of the higher tempo. In measures 21-22, Eliot plays: This is as per the Haydn original; Segovia had raised this an octave. However, in the recapitulation Eliot plays these measures as per Segovia's transcriptionMinuet from Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. | Transcription by Andrés Segovia Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Original Key:G major® cm 8 © & . » os ; = <=> => oF poco rit D.C.al FinePrelude in E Edited & fingered by Andrés Segovia Transcribed from Segovia’s recording by Phillip de Fremery Manuel Ponce (1882-1948)3 ¢ > 2! ge 2 u1———_ ue & —_ Ha df; Fanta — 2 2Measure 55,as played on the late-career video, Song of Segovia. ®. o— Fu | would especially like to thank Maestro Phillip de Fremery, who throughout the course of this project has given selflessly of his time, energy and enormous expertise and skill. Inscription: John Roberts Eliot Fisk 23