Watch THIS before playing Asturias

Ana Vidović teaches a few of the fundamentals needed to play Isaac Albéniz's most iconic piece for the classical guitar, Asturias.
Click the link below to watch Ana Vidović's 60-minute, in-depth lesson on this piece!
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Warm Up Routines Of World-Class Guitarists
While warming up can often feel like an unnecessary chore, those initial moments you spend with the guitar in your hands are arguably the most important part of your day. Learn how to kick each practice session off right with these tips from world-class guitarists!
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[@konradkaranowski6553]

I absolutely love Ana. Her's playing is so elegant.

[@sotirzvanidjubre4109]

Where is she from? She looks like could be Serbian?

[@jachauru794]

@@sotirzvanidjubre4109 ....she is serbian, a beautiful woman😍

[@Alessandro.Fiorenza]

@@jachauru794 actually she is croatian

[@notsure5840]

would have liked to hear her play

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

@@notsure5840 She’s great in concert. I’ve seen her play live twice.

[@crazycat1345]

This new generation of classical players are doing a fantastic job.

[@UFO6600]

Thank you for the good advices. I learned this piece 50 years ago, probably with the same challenges you mentioned in this video. Playing it slow is probably not so well understood when you are young. So it is very good advice. What is helping me personally most is 1. play without music sheet 2. keep the ego under control. Do not try to be better than you are. Relax. 🤓😋🥰. Do not be too stubborn on fingering and melody. Make it your own piece.

[@GordonLF]

What do you mean by ¨play without music sheet¨? I can't learn it by ear.

[@UFO6600]

@@GordonLF Dear Hector, I normally do also not learn by ear, although this is sometimes a good exercise. Only when I forgot a piece or part of it, I try to reconstruct it first by ear. Or if a piece does not sound perfect to my ear, often the beginning or end, I change it by ear. But what I mean with play without music sheet is, do not use music sheets WHILE playing. When I had to play the piano as a child I could only play if I had music sheets in front of me. So I could sort of play like a robot and „sleep“ during playing. In this way I could not really play from the heart. When I learned Chinese a few years ago, my brain was sort of reprogrammed. After that I could learn sort of „picture like“ and not using much music theory or intelligent sequencing. Now also my ego has vanished, so I am also not afraid to make failures anymore, I even enjoy it and find it funny sometimes. Hope this long clarification helps. It is sometimes difficult to explain things in one sentence 😋🤓🥰. Have fun.

[@GordonLF]

@@UFO6600 I'll keep reading the music. Thank you.

[@duobare8749]

Your comment is more worth then the whole video, thank you:)

[@UFO6600]

@@duobare8749 Wao! Thank you. 🤓

[@carsaziondevall7123]

I only wish all this information was there 20+ years ago... Due to injuries, during military service, I will never be able to play the pieces I always wanted to play. I can barely play Malaguena, But seeing such a robust catalog of videos and dialog on playing and territorials. You are doing amazing work. In today's society this kind of dedication gets lost. Asturias was the piece I was working on last and before my life went to the left. I always liked the harmonics. Lord bless and keep you and your family. The world needs you light. keep doin what you do or those songs will be forgotten!

[@mathiasjohannesson9833]

I feel for you. With you. And apprechiate Ana too. She is indeed shining.

[@lucianoferraz7222]

🇧🇷We Brazilians appreciate you very much, you convey a lot of peace. 🇧🇷🤗🤗🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@louiegsantarin]

Her teachings are spot-on correct. I've gone through frustrating moments while practicing because of my impatience, thinking that I already have what it takes to get to the next level. I was spot-on wrong, time and time again.

[@sashodimitrov8159]

Ana is absolute genius

[@TheSilent333]

Ana is an absolute treasure! I hope to see her play live one day!

[@matthewbeyer8861]

Love the tips coming from the individual that set the bar on multiple pieces on a performance level!

[@GravityFarm]

Best advice I've ever heard. I was fortunate to see A.V. perform in an intimate listening space in NYC, several years ago. I was mesmerized by her restraint and ability to never overpower the strings or kill her tone.

[@HomeBuyingMadeEasy]

Ana is amazing! I love her concerts. A great lesson in this video by a master.

[@michaelsolomon6594]

Ana is my hero. She’s a gem.

[@boomerdell]

Ana Vidović' is absolutely AMAZING!!!!

[@jamestreanor4361]

She is absolutely amazing.

[@yoanhotte5821]

You are so absolutely right Ana.

[@KrilleCaveman]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video keep the great playing up ❤️

[@zeth992able]

Thank you very much for sharing your great talent on the guitar.

[@user-cn2cx6it7r]

Thank you, Ana!

[@vicenterafael7168]

Thank you for sharing your personal experience and tips!

[@yeyintaung9837]

It's really great to hear and learn from an amazing player

[@jomamma1750]

Thanks for posting this!!

[@alfredfi8833]

Fabulous I wish I could have listened to this years ago great advice

[@gitarisngasal4678]

I like your playing on Asturias Leyenda. It flows perfectly with a very nice phrasing. The greatest interpretation ever.

[@incaroads001]

Thank you Ana.

[@monktrane325]

Thank you as an older man, your lessons will help.

[@lucasmgodoi]

The great muse of the fine guitar all over the world. A healthy pleasure to see and hear you!

[@elenamiteva992]

She is amazing!

[@benoitrobert2806]

Thank you so much Ana ! 🥰

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Much ❤ for this exceptional woman.*

[@jwschrijverhidma]

Dank je Ana. Duidelijke uitleg. Ben hier heel blij mee. Top

[@willem9688]

Spreekt ze Nederlands?

[@holyquraneasyreading7204]

Thank you very much for such brillant lesson. God bless you. Amen

[@alejandrocamarero3679]

Thanks Ana for existing

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Im glad that I never worked with my technical ability, Im not a classical guitarist. Still it is fun listenig to Ana, she is a true musician! Never work with cold hands, and so on. Her playing reaches to the absolute top as I see it. And so I continue to listen to her, even with cold hands.

[@robinterkzer8128]

Wonderful !

[@eliseforanexit]

Thank you so much for the valuable advice

[@liouaflazi9537]

Always as elegant as the pieces you play Ana.

[@sleethmitchell]

i played banjo for 60 years. never followed good advice like yours, because there just wasn't so much advice (for banjo, anyway!) because i practiced all my bad habits, they 'sounded' okay until i started to really age. this turned out to be critical for my own musicianship. now, my physical limitations make my bad habits impossible to sustain... i practice employing proper hand position, wrist alignment, fretting everyday. progress is very slow, but it really doesn't matter if i 'run out of time'.

[@joseeugeniosanchovinuales7615]

Muchas gracias por los consejos,para poder aprender

[@sylvainroy9509]

If I had listened to this with a piano part in the background, most, if not all of your advice would also have been applicable. It is good to have that kind of refresher some times.

[@impossiblemusicforce]

Thanks Ana! The first time I saw someone playing this peace was you, long time ago! It was to difficult this time, but perhaps I can fix it now! 🙏

[@danlewis7707]

A slow pace with relaxed hands and curved fingers to minimize injury and develop muscle memory and a suggestion to avoid the development of personal nuance or the introduction of the written tonal variation until the piece is entirely under your fingers. A measured and careful meditation upon foundation and intent meant to blossom with time and practice. A scientific approach. So rare and worthy to hear advise from a master to a nascent student of the classical guitar!

[@Voyageurhorsdutemps]

Thank you for your good advices. Very much useful ✨

[@pnaylish1004]

I would love to hear Ana play this piece at that slower tempo! Even her practice is beautiful to hear.

[@TheSapanone]

Beautiful? Ha! This is much more than just beautiful. It is a world class tone quality and exceptionally clean. But no matter how much this friendly woman explains - you will never get close to her playing. Never! Ana Vidovic is one of if not THE leading guitar player in the whole world. To be able to play similar to her you must begin at the age of 6 or 7 with a good teacher.

[@travelingman9763]

As a Jazz and Blues guitarist, I am subscribing. All you mention here applies to basic mastery of mechanics. Warm-ups are well mentioned. No doubt a metronome time feel is essential. Guitar setup is very important..one string too high in nut or saddle is detrimental at times. Noone has our hands..learn to make adjustments at saddles and nuts! Also frets have to be as near perfectly leveled. Hard to find good repair folks. Takes time for guitars to settle in and most don't take the time needed as repair folks. Light strings are more forgiven but tones can sound the same as well as approaches gleaned from books. Life experiences determine artistry which may not reap financial benefits as much as clones of others often do. I studied Trombone also but mainly self taught on guitar. Had to mention things rarely mentioned by guitarists who don't know anything except to play them.

[@maisei88]

Thx a lot. Very useful video 🙌🙏

[@ashershetrit8721]

Thank you!!

[@johannamit4388]

Totally agree, good advice.

[@manoelcouto5109]

Entre os melhores do mundo. Sem erro!

[@ongakuduo]

thank you so much for these advices

[@remember9097]

thank you so much

[@AmanDeep-nw9nf]

I wish I could have a teacher like you

[@usaskjock]

YOu can tell how disciplined she is and really emphasises first principles/basics

[@emet6306]

Well said!

[@blaineoneil6296]

Awesome advice..

[@Shams_music510]

First time here , great teaching thank you 🙏,

[@bird100yearsago2]

5:57 great point It is not an equation and it can be changed.

[@bara2ihab]

First time to hear it wonderful peice by an amazing teacher , thanks for the advice will sure try to learn and post on my channel

[@dylanjodun]

Gratitude 🙏🏻

[@rocambole93]

Ana is THE reference in guitar of the 21st century like Segovia was in the 20th merci Ana!

[@abrahamvarghese2958]

best rendition of the famous piece, good advice

[@user-ri4if1nv4g]

That's good advice ! This is a wonderful spanish song and very interesting when play by classical guitar..

[@luapsel77]

Ana, I have watched you many times in amazement, earlier this evening, I saw you playing a piece from Fernando Sor, saw your expert hands doing things with such ease, that I cannot do, yet... I just think you are one of God's gifts to US, to the world of music, and I know your talent did not develop overnight but through years of hard work and sacrifice.. when I was 16, and my friends were calling me to come outside in the summertime, I had to stay in and practice, but I had such a LOVE for it then I didn't even mind!.. I just get pure JOY watching YOU, Ana... I LOVE You, and hope to see you perform live someday!.. ❤

[@hansschetselaar1657]

Very good video with helpful advices👌👌👌👌 Many thx Ana 😂🤗🌹

Peguei pra estudar essa peça. Maravilhosas dicas. Obrigado.

[@valdobarbosa]

Como está?

[@tedrobinson3802]

I quit playing years ago because I just wasn't happy with my progress. Now Im back at it just for the enjoyment and mental retreat. Now my playing is better than it ever was.

[@OurWorldinChaos]

This is awsome advice I'm working on this song now got the beginning down finally doing a classical version and a metal version

[@michaelbloomer451]

How's the metal version going?

[@OurWorldinChaos]

@@michaelbloomer451 i had to back off but still practice every once in a while im working on this thing where i only use the fingers to pllay no picks allowed and im trying to get it down with death metal im hopeing once i think im good enough to add this song to the list if theyll give permission to do so

[@gabrielrunco9198]

Maravillosa guitarrista

[@mohitrahaman]

A chance at learning from the master herself! Thanks tonebase and Ms Ana

[@sharonsidlo7402]

Ana, I've L❤️ved your Extraordinary style n grace for 10 yrs plus!! You have inspired me to practice my guitar! Thank you for your suggestion and direction. You are Beyond: Gorgeous, Smart, Amazing and well spoken!! God's Blessings to you Always.

[@MateusSilvaProfessor]

Você toca muito! You play so much!

[@sidneysantos4783]

hi Ana, I'm Brazilian, you could leave the legend activated with the option of the Portuguese language (with Portuguese) so we can take advantage of your tips. I'm a fan of yours!!!! thank you very much and success. Kisses.

[@maxthemagition]

Ana, so beautiful. Me a pensioner still learning to play the classical guitar over the years. Learned the hard way...self taught with all the mistakes built in. Enjoying playing the guitar, but I'll never ever play as well as you.

[@rodrirm]

Asturias is a piece Im pretty sure I will never be able to play, not even wrong. But good advices are always welcome, specially from the one that play the piece so well. As a funny fact, not sure why when watching and hearing Ana (or any other classical master) talk about how to position your hands and elbows, the first thing that comes to my mind is the video from Tommy Emmanuel playing Classical Gas and doing all the things "wrong". I guess different types of music requires different skills.

[@guyoli190369]

I love this classical one! It's the first that I learned while learning playing classical guitar together with learning the notes. I'm not far yet, but I'll get there 😁 There is however a little weird movement going on on my right hand. It's going up- and downwards while playing the strings. Not a big issue but it's strange. It's like my hand is dancing at the rhythm 😂 So that's a technique that I need to get rid off. If I fix my hand with my pinky it's ok, but I'm not allowed to do so..... If I can play Asturias within a year I'll post it on my channel 😁.

[@hrburrell7587]

❤ beautiful and talented

[@vanessaweemsss5740]

Thank you for sharing your learning techniques. I hope to learn Asturias, Recuerdos d Alhambra, Farruca, and Por una Cabeza, asap, but as you mention...dont rush! I agree fingering should be comfortable, otherwise its not good for your hands.

[@salahanis8238]

I have listened to everyone play Asturias no one played better than Ana she is the best

[@MrLnkry]

aaaaaaaaand you killed me, thank you, now i have to accept that im a begginer and have to train A LOT to play this piece, even when i love it 😭

[@asepnandang4613]

Ana is beautyfull finger for playing guitar.. I love yours talent..!!

[@aalb1970]

She has a very nice personality.

[@sonamnechen8733]

This gave me some serious flashback to when I was in my guitar classes....

[@sergioavalos9343]

La mejor guitarrista de la actualidad

[@alfredotoledo7213]

Eso es una opinión personal

[@santiagolatorre3484]

Nice

[@imlitzudir8459]

Beautiful advice, love your guidance 🙏 ❤️

[@user-te4sw2sg8m]

That’s why she had come to be one of the most popular guitar player in the world.

[@ericlamont1302]

sharing thanks

[@faustinedelafaire1271]

1. Warm up beforehand, making sure that your wrist is straight, you’re playing with your fingertips, and your right hand is positioned straight 2. Play very slowly at the beginning 3. Practice with a metronome (don’t change the tempo while playing) 4. When practicing, don’t play with “Colors” 5. Practice by sections 6. You don’t have to follow exactly the indications (ex: fingerings) 7. Don’t get discouraged, it takes time but slow practice always pays off

[@florentvauxion3664]

Beloved little Ana, you're a diamond in this strange world.

[@Alababm]

What?

[@hindenburg1596]

@@Alababm What was it that you didn't understand

[@DBASSDAN]

@@hindenburg1596 Why someone is being so degrading.

[@vitaliivoloshyn6284]

She's not little, you must have thought of your Johnson when you typed

[@JasonCan-wp2fu]

Wrf

[@alejandroleguizamo7722]

I can play Tarrega’s Capricho Arabe, but the learning of Asturias is being hampered by my darn short fingers and the digital gymnastics of the second section of the first theme, when the triplets begin.

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Literally what i am going through after months of mastering Capricho Arabe

[@Oakiyox]

I learnt the beginning of this piece a long time ago because the 2 first sections are easy while being pretty impressive and rewarding. I tried to learn the 3rd, but I didn't had the level to play it properly, so I kind of adapt it by "reversing the tremolo" because it's so much more natural for me. So instead of playing the si string, then the mi string, I'm doing the contrary. Don't do that. It's a pain to change, and the speed you gained playing that way will be halfed because you're not uses to practice the correct one, and it's very frustrating.

[@gardnep]

Great advice for people who do not have small fingers.

[@elluisito000]

Yes, this piece is very hard 😀

[@Xhstwisbfj_]

Guitar goddess 🥰😌😇😇

[@ezralevy9877]

Lady of the guitar.

[@michaelliu7404]

Choosing the right fingering for oneself is important. I can't play with p i as Ana and I use alternate i + m that's less stressful for me.

[@bachlamtung5131]

these are all really important tips, not just for learning Asturias but also in general for anyone looking into playing guitar!

[@sierrabangs9227]

Really great advice for practicing in general too, not just this piece 🤔

[@SolarAB]

Dear Santa, I'd like to have one Ana for Christmas. Thanks.

[@scottkleyla7752]

Thank you friend, trust that metronome practice method.

[@elchacaldelzanjon310]

all i know about guitar i learned by my own , never had teachers never gone to conservatory, i´ve just started as a child learning mayor and minor chords first, i learned my first scale like 5 years later to beging playing, then i bouth my own electric guitar where i learned more scales and improved mi tecninc cos i wanted to play fast as steve vay or Ynwien Malsteem , but i learned all that way the hard way but i think it was more beautifull becouse i discovered all by myself, i feel like a blind man, when i think in a sound my fingers just know where to be . The hard challenge about this song is not how fast it is or how complex chords are, but the pain on my tumb jajaja thats the challenge, beside i just play for fun, so something i just want to play a song before go to college or to work i know the full song but never warm up because dont have time jajajaja but wen i have the time to play more songs before asturias then i can play this very fast.