Matteo Carcassi
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This short Prelude in C major by Matteo Carcassi was originally published in his Complete Method for the Guitar, Opus 59. Carcassi wrote, "I shall always esteem myself amply rewarded for my labour, if I can obtain certainty of having composed a useful work."
Featuring a 3-View Video format, this Waltz in A minor by the 19th century guitarist Matteo Carcassi, is a popular piece for the beginning guitar player. First there is an overall "concert view", then a close up view of the left hand, followed by a close up of the right hand as it plays.
Matteo Carcassi included this short prelude in his "Complete Method for the Guitar", Opus 59. It is a simple eight measure arpeggio exercise in the key of G major. Look for the underlying chord shapes for each arpeggio group.
This Prelude by Matteo Carcassi comes from his "Method for the Guitar, Opus 59. It is an introductory piece of arpeggios in the key of E minor. Although very brief - it is only 8 measures - the harmonic design is quite elegant.
This short Prelude in D minor by Matteo Carcassi was originally published in his Complete Method for the Guitar, Opus 59. This is a 12 bar arpeggio study using typical chords of the key of D minor and played entirely in the first position.