Etude No. 11, Op. 6 by Fernando Sor | Guitar Etudes with Gohar Vardanyan

[@JamesWoolleyGuitar]

Beautifully played. I came up with the same solution to the bit in the major section discussed as well...

[@johnlay3040]

I think you are the most valuable teacher, Gohar. Thank you. ❤

[@GoharVardanyan]

Thank you for the kind words!!!

[@lindatsardakas]

Thank you Gohar. The "Monday Series" has been very helpful indeed. All the best for your upcoming concerts - I'll never forget the one I was at last year in June. It was fantastic!

[@mikeward2503]

Had this music lying around for years. Only when I heard you play it, did I seek it out and start to learn it. It's now becoming one of my favourite pieces. Thanks to you. 👏

[@천태지]

Dear Ms. Gohan. Thanks for posting your playing that corrected my practice of this second part and gave the clue. Wish you stay here with us get the best results.....

[@glennwidelko]

As always … exceptionally stunning !!🙏

[@cristianmanuelfuentesmaure196]

Excellent, Master Gohar !!! I love Fernando Sor's melodic lines, they are so beautiful... whenever I've been studying a Sor Etude, the melodic line sounds in my head all the time and I go whistling it everywhere. Thanks for this amazing present for our guitarist's soul.

[@garnetacealbright]

Great job, I too was playing that part wrong but now I have to go and correct it. thank you and all the best.

[@lawcch]

this music was set piece of Grade 8 in 2009 ABRSM UK. this first part was in E minor and second part was modulated in E major. There is no repeat of any section in the score. Great lesson, Gohar for everyone.

[@drgoff11]

Thank you so much for clarifying those sections. Sometimes it takes so little to understand so much!!!

[@SamGlasser]

Very nice, one of my favorites from Mr. Sor.

[@tomb374]

You’re great Gohar. Always so impressive....👏👏👏

[@robroy103]

Thank you for all the work you have put in making these videos, I have found them enormously helpful and enjoyable. Have a lovely break and all the best for your up and coming concerts. Hope you’ll be back soon with more inspiring Etudes.

[@edwinberg9682]

Thank you so much for inspiring me to play this heavenly music! Difficult indeed, but at last i did it thanks to you, Gohar.

[@burnabyguitar]

One of my favorite RCM grade 8 piece!

[@juancruzgrondona8160]

Ese instrumento es de origen español. O de otro pais. Suena. Como un piano quien es el luthier

[@YouUnltd]

Thanks so much for this, Gohar. You have such an easy way about you as you give us some technical knowledge. You always supply a beautiful demonstration of what you wish us to learn and understand. I will miss my weekly "Gohar Fix." It always starts my week out in such an exemplary fashion. Best of fortune with the concerts. I look forward to viewing your uploads whenever you can make them happen.

[@meghnamoyra]

It sounds better every time I hear it!

[@zygmuntlubomirski5345]

Very nice Gohar. I could listen to your playing for hours. You are so good. Thank you sweetheart for what you do. Greetings. ❤

[@GoharVardanyan]

Thank you for listening!

[@pixeldoc7119]

The Segovia Sor etudes are a ‘bit’ beyond my normal capabilities at this time. However, I’ve obtained the book with the 20 studies and I would very very much like to start to tackle one of these etudes. Even one measure a week would keep me entertained for years - actually, I’ll probably make it to heaven before I master any one of these😱. Which etude do you think is the most approachable? BTW: Adore your playing; you make it look so easy. Bet you practice almost every day 😂😍. Yes, of course I use RC strings, so you know I’m really a serious student🤓. Unfortunately, I started playing at the ripe young age of 69 and have been at ‘strangling’ my guitar’, as my wife puts it, for the past 2-3 years. Happy Concerts. Wish I could make it. - Paul

[@GoharVardanyan]

Thank you for your comment, probably the most commonly played one is No. 5 in his book, the one in B-minor, it's relatively simple, but I wouldn't call it super easy. See how that one works out for you. I hope you like the RC strings! Best of Luck, Gohar

[@lawcch]

Etude 5 Op 35 No. 22 in Segovia's F.Sor studies required barre or bar chord in B minor. It is not easy for beginner. I would said it is Grade 3 ABRSM

[@ericstandefer9138]

Number 2 in C major is pretty easy. Mostly first position. It can be beautiful at a slow tempo. Warning: Do NOT listen to John Williams play it.

[@RodolfoSalmaso]

Hello, Paul. How your studying are going? I'm thinking about try Segovia Sor but don't know exactly which one to choose, i'm also a student. May you can help based on your experience?

[@felipegonzalez7304]

@@RodolfoSalmaso Rodolfo, Well, no. 1 is a beautiful piece and a good place to start. It's technically not too difficult to play and the tempo is slow; however, compositionally it's interesting music. Anyway try going through them all and see which ones are within your technical ability - then work on those.

[@ΣπύροςΚουκάκης-ι6β]

Excellent as always!!!!

[@andrespascual1164]

Eres una muy bella y brillante intérprete, cualquier obra que ejecutes le agregas magia descomunal. Felicidades.

[@ossieclarke6207]

Really beautiful. Thank you!

[@M1736]

Es encantador este estudio y todos los demás gracias maestra por estos videos son muy excelente y de paso uno aprende y se perfecciona

[@ramonleonegea]

Hello Gohar, I recorded this piece today, I play it without nails. I listened to your performance, it has difficult stretches and the major section is a little difficult, see you.

[@mhmd4k]

Great performance. I wonder if you broke any left finger while practicing this piece? It's so difficult to play. Especially with your pace and musicality.

[@justinstokman2213]

Thank you! Learning this one now.

[@PedroSilva-nk6yl]

Thanks. Very nice played.

[@django53]

Beautiful playing & interpretation as always.

[@deanpenny8456]

Lovely! But how do you get away with those sleeves not touching the strings? Just a thought! :-)

[@giuseppeangelini5455]

Sempre brillante, impeccabile nell'esecuzione

[@gitaaa7740]

Is the transcription that Christopher Parkening plays on his Spanish style album?

[@mariosierra1409]

Very useful, thank you very much

[@zerocore92]

Hi there! I was wondering if you could describe how your guitar you're using here sounds in comparison to other model that you have used. Just curious how that arch back have a big effect on the sounds specially the bass strings. Thank you!

[@richardpeej]

Loved listening to this........

[@DV-ux8eg]

Good teacher Thanks for all, thanks, thanks

[@vdene]

Sensitive and beautiful. :)

[@user-bj2ex7ow8x]

Could anyone tell me grade this piece is?

[@dodeoledeo3113]

dearest Gohar, I work a lot on the score (Sor's original the best imho) I can sing it along but

[@claudionorsouza7195]

Grande professora de violão Acho que vou estudar

[@lizdelisle1912]

I just started working this one yesterday! 😊 I love your guitar. What brand is it? Thanks!

[@GoharVardanyan]

The guitar is made by Jean Rompré :)

[@torunakamura8373]

Beautiful!

[@ianmcnulty3279]

The music is quite nice also

[@inspirationalguitar5316]

Beautiful

[@themusiccovenant]

Amazing

[@wilfreddamon1971]

Thank you. I have a notion that Sor might have posed a bit of challenge for the playing of the quarter notes at measures s 29 and 57, and perhaps the solitary one in measure 76.

[@metododeguitarragitarrensc9339]

Amazing!

[@torkomtchakerian2539]

gohar vardanyan jnterprète admirablement cette étude qui n'est pas la n°11 mais le 17

[@GillJazzTranscriptions]

magnifique!

[@gabrielrunco9198]

Una guitarrista extraordinaria como pocas

[@johndevilbiss6607]

You reminded me of this Etude (technique-training composition) that i used to play a lot, by memory. Thanks, brings back pleasurable memories... 👫 It has those constant middle-voice arpeggios, and doesn't go 'up' the fingerboard much. So, when i soon find my sheet music, i'll learn the musical fingerings here presented, and use a capo to play it with frets closer together, which is one of the great advantages of the guitar fiberboard..., for practising, and for accompanying voice/singing .. . I do play it slower, and mellow. My guitar doesn't have to breathe; so What's the hurry? 🙋

[@juancruzgrondona8160]

Muy buena. Guitarrista. Y excelente. Guitarra.

[@tuomasi1]

My Schott edition has a very sophisticated solution to problems around minute 5:00. After the dsharp is played, hinge-bar dbg-strings while letting a in bass ring, THEN add finger 2 to the hinge, release the hinge soon after while maintaining b in bass as you continue. Awkward but totally doable.

[@roshansubba6333]

Thankyou

[@moncefvladivostok]

You ara amazing

[@dimitriossimeonidis6012]

Is there any score to see it, it will be better. Thanks.

[@paulinomarcos8282]

Bonita pieza Gohar...

[@felipegonzalez7304]

Gohar, Thank you for sharing of your vast knowledge and love of music and the guitar! I would say that for me, it's not the left hand that's problematic - it's the right hand that betrays me. Tension builds up which comes out in the sound. This, of course, is off putting and unacceptable. Any suggestions? F.

[@johnmckindley-ward8070]

I have a suggestion(s). I have struggled with tension in my playing as well, so I know how you feel. How do you learn and practice music? If you memorize a piece of music all at once, and then try to "practice" by playing the whole thing, or even if you play a section, you run the risk of overwhelming part(s) of your body and mind by trying to do to much at once. Your body and mind might not be able to keep up with the things you want them to do simultaneously or you might also be experiencing worry or negative thoughts about making mistakes before hand. All of this could result in excess tension. Here are some thoughts on practice, focus and tension. Ok First, I highly recommend you check out "The Natural Classical Guitar" by Lee F Ryan. This is a great book for learning how to be aware of and examine unhealthy physical and mental patterns you might be experiencing while trying to learn guitar and it is pretty comprehensive and interesting I think. I think you should start with stretching--which is something we need to be doing anyways to be healthy-- and then sitting in your practice chair and focus on posture all the while taking deep slow breaths to relax yourself further. When you find your posture, spend 5 minutes on deep slow breathing through your nose to relax your body and mind. Then, warm up slow and do very basic exercises of your choice. This could consist of placing a specific finger on a specific string accurately. Start with your "a" finger and place it gently on all the strings. one at a time. Take your time moving between the strings. This is more to feel the string and get your bearings on the instrument then it is about plucking or the sound of the instrument or anything like that. Its sensory development I guess you could say. Doing this simple exercise or something like it will help you focus and relax as you ease into your practice. It is tedious, but this kind of work has been very beneficial for me personally. Do this kind of warm up and exercise everyday. As you perform your exercises be aware of your concentration. watch your finger move and try to watch it and sense what it is doing IN YOUR MINDS EYE. Also, take some time to make a list of long term and shorter term goals preferably with a teacher. You should have a list of daily practice goals and plenty of basic VERY basic exercises(how basic depends on your level of ability of course). I would recommend experimenting with making your own exercises based on trail and error from attempting different exercises. In my mind very simple exercises are very effective because they allow you to concentrate on one thing at a time which is very good! Assimilate one thing and then pair it with another. Try this: set your metronome to 50 bpm in 4/4 time, place "pima" on any group of 4 strings on the guitar ie p on d string, "i" on g string, "m" on b string and "a" on high e string. hold hem in place VERY LIGHTLY. Pluck "p" once for very beat for one minute then repeat with the other fingers for one minute. Pay attention to the motion and feeling of playing. Next, play "P" for 4 beats only, and then move to the next finger. Repeat for 1-2 minutes. after this, try alternating 2 fingers, say "i' and "m" on their respective strings. Start with relatively small/accurate movements in your alternation and gradually move into a back and forth pendulum motion that is evenly swinging along. Don't jerk your fingers. Then try a rapid exchange in your alternation were your fingers alternate quickly. You will hold momentarily after each alternation movement because you are still playing at a slow tempo 50 bpm. It's a lot easier to h=show and do than it is to explain btw. All this is just to give an example of simple and effective exercises that help you concentrate and get into the zone everyday. If you couple this with thinking about relaxing and focusing BEFORE AND DURING your practice, I believe the results will manifest. After doing this for a couple minutes, try shifting your focus between the finger movements and how different parts of your body respond to what you are doing. For example, first start by checking in with your wrist and hand to make sure they are relaxed. If they are not, stop and relax them as soon as you notice tension, and resume when ready. Pay attention and relax as needed stopping if necessary. In general, many players I think focus too much on memorizing a piece and playing sections or the entire piece all the way through. This almost always leads to unawareness of things that are happening in your mind/body as you play as well as in the music itself. When learning or practice a piece, Its a great idea to look at tiny fragments up close ie play a measure--and an easy one at that--and repeat it a few time to get the feel for that specific part of the phrase. After your concerted effort to practice basic exercises slowly, this should be easier. Go into your practice with this mind set. Well, I hope this was worth reading and wasn't way more blah blah than is necessary. If you end up reading this, give me a holler and let me know what you think about these ideas.Good luck.

[@СергейМихайленко-в3я]

Спасибо !

[@dariobarlocco]

Bravissima!

[@ЕвгенийПрокаев-п7э]

Спасибо огромное за ответ

[@dodeoledeo3113]

tears come with mesure10, come Emajor part, I'm a wreck, mesures 74sq I almost faint. Well , fingers do the job as they can but my soul isn't there any longer...

[@ЕвгенийПрокаев-п7э]

У Вас очень Академический репертуар! Вы умница!

[@gilconticursos104]

Maravilhosa.

I feel more dynamics this piece need.....

[@claudionorsouza7195]

Lindo lindo

[@Cloudy-es3hs]

A bit too fast for my taste but very well played!

[@mihalceamihnea]

Way too fast

[@ЕвгенийПрокаев-п7э]

Вы из СССР ?

[@GoharVardanyan]

Из Армении 😃

[@ЕвгенийПрокаев-п7э]

@@GoharVardanyan 😊то то я смотрю- лицо родное. Я в СССР родился. Горжусь Арменией и Вами . У меня впечатление, что русский язык Вам знаком.

[@GoharVardanyan]

Да, знаком. Сейчас у меня в голове всё по английски но русский был моим первым языком, потом выучила армянский... а русский остался в шестом классе 😔

[@ЕвгенийПрокаев-п7э]

@@GoharVardanyan я Своих сердцем чувствую 😘. Жаль что Такой бардак в России. Вам всяческих благ!