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Andres Segovia: Champion of the Modern Classical guitar

Before Andres Segovia the Classical Guitar was considered to be an instrument of the common folk. It was limited to small venues and taverns in its play and was rarely heard on the larger stage and in front of large audiences. There were several reasons for this. First there was no real virtuoso of the instrument. Second the guitar itself was not suited to playing in large venues because of volume and tone limitations. And third there was no solid repertoire of classical music for the classical guitarist to play.

Andres Segovia Changed all this He identified and corrected all three of these shortcomings in the classical guitar and brought it to its rightful place in the world of classical music as an instrument of tremendous range and virtuosity. .

Segovia the Player: As a classical guitarist he is considered to be the best of the best and upon listening to his works you can hear the brilliance with which he plays and part of this is due to his unique right handed technique. For centuries the debate had raged about whether a guitarist should play with the fingernails or the fingerpads of the right hand. And there is much to be said for each opinion. But Segovia blended these two styles and played with a combination of nail and pad. This gave his playing a unique timbre and tone.

Segovia the Champion of the Guitar: He was also devoted to the instrument in other ways and long realizing the guitars inability to play in front of larger audiences he worked with Luthiers to design a better classical guitar. And he is credited with helping to bring the classical guitar to its current shape and tone. Having helped with the design, shape and wood selections.

Segovia the Classical Musician: This was the final piece of the puzzle. The piece that brought the guitar into its acceptance in classical music circles. He worked tirelessly to transcribe and interpret traditional. classical guitar pieces. His tireless promotion of the guitar and his virtuoso playing and touring also brought other greats of music into the world of classical guitar and many composers created new pieces of classical music either for the solo instrument or for ensemble with guitar.

Andres Segovia was a tireless promoter and lover of the classical guitar and he had a vision of bringing the guitar to its rightful place in the world of classical music. His lifelong pursuit of this ambition was fully realized and we, as fans are the recipients of his ambition. Today, the classical guitar is a respected instrument that is studied in the finest institutions and played by many masters who follow in Segovia's footsteps.

About Andres Segovia 1893 - 1987

Born in Linares, Spain
Began Playing at the age of 4
His first public debut at the age of 15
Studied at the Granada Musical Institure
First USA Tour in 1928
Ennobled by the King of Spain in 1981
Biography - Segovia, Andres (1893-1987): An article from: Contemporary Authors
Andres Segovia - 20 Studies for the Guitar: Book/CD Pack This is the work that launched Segovia into superstardom. It is the transcription of 20 works by Fernando Sor to the classical guitar and it is a staple of practically every teacher of serious classical guitar. If you are a self-taught classical guitarist like the Maestro was you should add this collection of studies to your repertoire. It comes with a 50 minute CD.

Looking for Some Sheet Music Arranged by Segovia?

		Andres Segovia: Diatonic Major and Minor Scales Composed by Andres Segovia. Instructional book for guitar. With standard guitar notation, fingerings and introductory text. Published by Columbia Music Company. Average customer rating:

		Fernando Sor: Twenty Studies For The Guitar Composed by Fernando Sor (1778-1839), edited by Andres Segovia. Book and CD package for guitar. With standard guitar notation, fingerings and introductory text. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. Average customer rating:

		Fernando Sor: 20 Studies for Guitar (Andres Segovia Edition) Composed by Fernando Sor (1778-1839), edited by Andres Segovia. Etude book for guitar. With guitar notation, introductory text and fingerings. 32 pages. Published by Marks Music Co.

		Andres Segovia: Slur Exercises and Chromatic Octaves Composed by Andres Segovia. Instructional book for guitar. With fingerings. 8 pages. Published by Columbia Music Company. Average customer rating:

		Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Aria Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), arranged by Andres Segovia. Guitar/vocal single for soprano voice solo and guitar accompaniment. With standard notation. A Minor. 7 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

		Johann Sebastian Bach: Chaconne Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), arranged by Andres Segovia. Guitar solo single for guitar. With standard guitar notation (no tablature). 11 pages. Published by Schott - Guitarren-Archiv. Average customer rating:

		Federico Moreno Torroba: Sonatina (New Edition) Composed by Federico Moreno Torroba (1891-), arranged by Andres Segovia. Single piece for guitar. With fingerings. A Major. 14 pages. Published by Columbia Music Company.

		Suite Castellana Guitar Solo. By Federico Moreno-Torroba. Arranged by Andres Segovia. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 8 pages. Published by Schott.

		Federico Mompou: Suite Compostelana - Guitar Solo Composed by Federico Mompou (1893-1987), arranged by Andres Segovia. Guitar solo single for guitar. 12 pages. Published by Salabert. Average customer rating:

		Isaac Albeniz: Segovia-Albeniz Transcriptions Composed by Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), arranged by Andres Segovia. Guitar solo songbook for guitar. With standard guitar notation (no tablature) and fingerings. 28 pages. Published by Dean Kamei.

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