Carcassi Prelude in D minor

Jeffrey Goodman Links: Website: https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.goodman.54 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jeffrey-goodman/260647048 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.

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. Carcassi wrote, "Arpeggios as used on the guitar produce an agreeable effect, and, as studies, give strength and agility to the fingers of the right hand."

Carcassi Prelude in E minor

Jeffrey Goodman Links: Website: https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.goodman.54 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jeffrey-goodman/260647048 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 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 video is presented in 3-View video format, with concert, left and right hand views of the entire piece.  This music is from Jeffrey Goodman's A Beginner's Guide to the Classical Guitar, and is found on page 130.  

Carcassi Prelude in G Major

Jeffrey Goodman Links: Website: https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.goodman.54 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jeffrey-goodman/260647048 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.

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.  The right hand pattern is p-i-m-i throughout.

Carcassi Waltz in A minor

Jeffrey Goodman Links: Website: https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.goodman.54 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jeffrey-goodman/260647048 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.

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.