Product Description

20 studies for the classical guitar written by Beethoven's contemporary, Fernando Sor, revised, edited and fingered by the great classical guitarist Andres Segovia. These essential repertoire pieces continue to be used by teachers and students to build solid classical technique. Features a 50-minute demonstration CD.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65906 in Books
• Published on: 1995-07-01
• Released on: 1995-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780793543687
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Guitar Mastery
Segovia gleaned the most effective studies from Sor's extensive canon, compiling them into one album. Contrary to expectation, and common misconception, the album does not follow a graded progression; the album begins with Sor's polyphonic study Op. 6, No. 8, which corresponds to RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) 7. Admittedly, the first few studies following the first are not exceedingly difficult, but before you decide to shell-out your hard-earned cash, bear in mind that this album was never intended to be a beginner's introduction to Fernando Sor, as the easiest studies require an intermediate level of guitar proficiency roughly corresponding to RCM 5.

The studies are all eminently playable and exceptionally challenging. There's the finger killing study in barre, Op. 29, No. 13. The study in sixths, Op. 6, No. 9. The study in thirds, Op. 6, No. 6. Studies in arpeggios, legatos, chords, etc. All the most effective, and beautiful, studies written by Sor in one album. It's often stated, with good reason, that if you make it through this album unscathed, you can play anything.

Any budding classical guitar student needs this book.
Any level guitarist will find something here to stretch their skills.

The essential Sor studies are found here. The CD alone is worth the price.

However, no tableture. But still a great collection.

Beautifully played, easy to read, great book/CD combo
First of all, this book is NOT for the absolute beginner, as it contains many of Sor's more difficult etudes. However, the music is laid out well, easy to read, and the accompanying CD is a wonderful addition. The CD makes for wonderful listening all by itself, but is also indispensible for classical guitar students who need to hear the studies played well. I wish all of my other guitar books had an accompanying CD that sounded as beautiful!