Mazurca en sol, Francisco Tarrega

Hi to all other guitarists out there, please critique my playing. This version is from the Grade 8 RCM repertoire book. I know the piece isn't up to speed, but my big problem I need help with is my right hand. I'm not getting proper tone on this one, it's too tinny, not warm enough or round enough, etc. So please leave advice on how to improve my playing, specifically my right hand technique. Thanks!

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• classical
• guitar
• mazurca
• en
• sol
• francisco
• tarrega
• julian
• bream
• nylon
• string
• flamenco
• music
• technique

[XsK5]

You have no problems with the fingers, but try beeing more "free". Try to put something of your creativity in the song, not fixing so much in the tempo. Make this song different from all the other mazurka's in G that are playeg arround the world :)

[deadpanrookie]

@XsK5 thank you very much! ya, i am still trying to free this piece up and "make it my own"... i'm finding expression really difficult with this piece. thanks again!

[deadpanrookie]

ya i asked for constructive criticism on my PLAYING not my PERSONALITY. and "constructive criticism" usually means you give me some pointers on HOW to improve my playing. you pretty much said "Refine your technique, and play better." Wow, thanks you fucking genius! Why didn't I think of that?

[deadpanrookie]

haha sorry that i'm not as awesome as you. where are your videos? i never claimed to be an amazing classical guitarist, but i do write my own music, so maybe that's why i'm not that great at playing covers. i can't wait to hear your original compositions. please let me know when you finally post a video. i hope your playing is better than your mastery of the usage of quotations. i also spend some of my free time exercising so that i don't end up looking like... well... you.

[GimmethatGuitar88]

Look at the timing, your playing it far too straight for a 3/4 timed piece. Also look at the syle, its a romantic, add more inclination and dynamics etc

[deadpanrookie]

Thank you for the feedback! So you are saying it should be freer?

Can you explain more what you mean by "inclination?"

Thanks again.

[sudacape]

There are Ida Presti's videos about rigth hand. See it in YT.

[theuglysduckling]

If you want to make your tone more "warm and soft" you should move your right hand closer to the finger board and if you are using nails, you should slight bend your wrist to the inside so your nails are almost perpendicular to the string (but not fully perpendicular). Also, in general, you should try to play more legato ( make the note sound as long as possible before playing the next note.) This itself will make the peice alot more "professional". Good Work!!

[TheGuitarMan009]

I think its really good, very steady set tempo, watch my videos!

[johngregorio]

@johngregorio Opps...I made a mistake...it's "Hurt" not "Hust"...

[johngregorio]

This is "constructive criticism" not to offend you but to make you see your mistakes. Apologies if I hust your feelings. You NEED more practice. Don't make funny faces okay? Be serious.

[johngregorio]

Instead of making "FUNNY FACES & HAND GESTURES" in your video, you shoud focus more attention on refining your guitar techniques...you're child's play buddy!