Spanish Fandango Turn of the Century Parlor Guitar

Spanish Fandango arranged by Henry Worrall. Original transcription from Winner's Eureka Method Guitar book circa Turn of the Century. Variations by Keni Lee Burgess Performed in Open G.

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Music

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• national
• stella
• resonator
• resophonic
• dobro
• delta
• mississippi
• 1920
• 1930

[taxisteve929]

Very nice! Just reading an alternate tunings book and came across this Henry Worral arrangement mentioned and had to hear after reading a 1772 comment made by an English traveler in Spain about the music and dance!! Wonderful history and played so well!! Thank you!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@taxisteve929 Thank you for your interest and comment. There is another turn of the century song, The Siege of Sevastopol played in Open D. It too was so popular that Open D Tuning became commonly known as Vestapol Tuning. Enjoy the history.

[xgi36]

Well done ! Thank you

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@xgi36 Thank you for your interest and comment. Enjoy.

[coachdoc49]

Of al the versions of Spanish Fandango on you tube, yours sounds most authentic. Others include Libba Cotton and Norman Blake on one hand, Chet and Pat Kirtley on the other. Played in 3/4, or 4/4, or whatever, depending on the player and folk process getting it to that players ears. I learned mine from David Surrette in 3/4. Not much left of the original. But after hearing your version, at least I know what Dave meant by don't forget the melody

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@coachdoc49 Thank you for your interest and comment. I teach this song on my instructional video CD 2. Visit ebay and Search: keni lee I learned this song from a turn of the century music book by Henry Worrall. Yes, the melody line or theme is very strongly emphasized in early folk music. This makes the song easily recognizable and captivating. I am not sure if you are aware, but Open G tuning takes it name Spanish Tuning from this song. Apparently It was a very popular song. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. If you are looking for instruction in this style and would like to learn the complete song. Please check out my instructional CD 2 that is available for sale on ebay. Search: Keni Lee Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.

[wjsoc07]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Yes, you are correct, my wording is wrong. He was a teacher and arranger. I believe his material was published through Ditson Guitar.

[undeadspacehippi]

I figured I should learn these two songs - I play both, but play Spanish Fandango better - I should make a video, lol - I have no idea how to do that though on a PC, . I did not know about Henry Worrall being the publisher - the notation I have says that he was the arranger. Thanks for the info, I am really interested in the Violet Waltz now.