Class - 004 - 24/08/2023 John Culshaw Daniel Gosling

Lesson on "Studio in A Minor" by Dionisio Aguado

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72-NWzH9NPg&t=1s

Introduction:

"Studio in A Minor" is a charming piece composed by Dionisio

Aguado, a Spanish classical guitarist and composer from the 19th
century. This piece is often studied by beginners as it provides a
great opportunity to practice various aspects of classical guitar
playing, such as ngerpicking, dynamic control, and melodic
phrasing.
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 Class - 004 - 24/08/2023 John Culshaw Daniel Gosling

Exercise 1: Fingerpicking Pattern

Start by familiarizing yourself with the ngerpicking pattern used in

the piece. In this pattern, the ngers are designated by numbers:

• Thumb (P)
• Index nger (I)
• Middle nger (M)
• Ring nger (A)
The basic ngerpicking pattern for this piece is PIMA, repeated
twice for each measure. Practice the following pattern slowly:

e|-------0-------0-------|-------0-------0-------|
B|-----1---1---1---1-----|-----1---1---1---1-----|
G|---2-------2-------2---|---2-------2-------2---|
D|-2---------------------|-2---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|-----------------------|
P I M A P I M

Exercise 2: Dynamics and Expression

Aguado's "Studio in A Minor" involves dynamic changes to add

expression to the piece. Focus on playing the melody softly (piano)
and the accompaniment slightly louder (mezzo forte). Experiment
with dynamic variations to make the melody stand out.

Final Thoughts:
Dionisio Aguado's "Studio in A Minor" is a delightful piece that
introduces beginners to ngerpicking, melodic phrasing, dynamics,
and expression. Practice each exercise slowly and consistently,
gradually increasing your speed as you become more comfortable.
By mastering these elements, you'll be well on your way to playing
this beautiful piece with con dence and grace.
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