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.
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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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[@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.

[@cryoemenjoyer]

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.

[@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. 🤓

[@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.

[@lucianoferraz7222]

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

[@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'.

[@crazycat1345]

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

[@Coffeesleep125]

Thankfully so much is being put on KZbin

[@sashodimitrov8159]

Ana is absolute genius

[@boomerdell]

Ana Vidović' is absolutely AMAZING!!!!

[@TheSilent333]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@monktrane325]

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

[@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.

[@jamestreanor4361]

She is absolutely amazing.

[@michaelsolomon6594]

Ana is my hero. She’s a gem.

[@toshadavinci5379]

It takes time -the best advice one could give. Patience and perserverance. Thank you Ana.

[@gitarisngasal4678]

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

[@coryr6359]

I've heard many guitarists play this piece. I've never heard it played with such clarity and proficiency. Ana Vidović is a marvelous performer.

[@pemj7360]

When I want to learn to play a tune. And I have the sheet music in front of me. I use highlighters to mark the music so I can learn to play it in sections. It's a simple but effective way to learn

[@matthewbeyer8861]

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

[@alfredfi8833]

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

[@yoanhotte5821]

You are so absolutely right Ana.

[@johnminet9067]

I be tried to learned 25 years ago, I am 45 today I spare for a year to buy my Esteve and today I return. I didn’t had time to work on it between lesson, was no internet yet well for everyone. She has a beautiful fingerings

[@bird100yearsago2]

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

[@АндрейРоманенков-ш1д]

That's all true. Don't be afraid to work slowly but correctly. I've been playing electric guitar for 3 years and correcting the variable stroke to the necessary one took months and months for me. As for the metronome, without it you simply will not learn to play adequately, you will not be able to understand the rhythm. Great advice

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@lucasmgodoi]

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

[@jwschrijverhidma]

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

[@willem9688]

Spreekt ze Nederlands?

[@liouaflazi9537]

Always as elegant as the pieces you play Ana.

[@rocambole93]

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

[@CaliforniaMortgageLoans]

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

[@zeth992able]

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

[@usaskjock]

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

[@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.

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Much ❤ for this exceptional woman.*

[@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.

[@sergioavalos9343]

La mejor guitarrista de la actualidad

[@alfredotoledo7213]

Eso es una opinión personal

[@yeyintaung9837]

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

[@СергійОрлик-б9з]

Thank you, Ana!

[@incaroads001]

Thank you Ana.

[@elenamiteva992]

She is amazing!

[@holyquraneasyreading7204]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@salahanis8238]

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

[@alejandrocamarero3679]

Thanks Ana for existing

[@benoitrobert2806]

Thank you so much Ana ! 🥰

[@joseperes777]

Ana es una super estrella!

[@KrilleCaveman]

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

[@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.

[@AmanDeep-nw9nf]

I wish I could have a teacher like you

[@vicenterafael7168]

Thank you for sharing your personal experience and tips!

[@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! 🙏

[@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

[@mohitrahaman]

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

[@สุภชัยชิวหวรรณ]

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

[@蓝色-r6l]

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

[@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.

[@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 😭

[@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

[@sonamnechen8733]

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

[@jomamma1750]

Thanks for posting this!!

[@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

[@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 😁.

[@abrahamvarghese2958]

best rendition of the famous piece, good advice

[@manoelcouto5109]

Entre os melhores do mundo. Sem erro!

[@gabrielrunco9198]

Maravillosa guitarrista

[@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!.. ❤

[@ashershetrit8721]

Thank you!!

[@PaulAngel-r6v]

I just hope, that by the time i drop dead, I can play Asturias to my own satisfaction. Of course it will be way below how Ana plays. But i hope its recognisable. I consider it my last achievement to aim for. Thanks for the advice Ana... Its very relevant andhelpful. X

[@robinterkzer8128]

Wonderful !

[@asepnandang4613]

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

[@hansschetselaar1657]

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

[@aalb1970]

She has a very nice personality.

[@hugomuro9879]

Ana ...eres la reina

[@ELAM-SURE]

First time here , great teaching thank you 🙏,

[@joseeugeniosanchovinuales7615]

Muchas gracias por los consejos,para poder aprender

[@eliseforanexit]

Thank you so much for the valuable advice

[@Voyageurhorsdutemps]

Thank you for your good advices. Very much useful ✨

[@hrburrell7587]

❤ beautiful and talented

[@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

[@johannamit4388]

Totally agree, good advice.

[@dasroteeichhornchen411]

Like the Person some commentaries ahead, I played this masterpiece 50 years ago too. With 7 I started playing the guitar. With 17 I asked my guitar teacher to learn it. It took me a hole year to study it. To be honest, I never played it like you and I never was satisfied with my performance. As beautiful it is, as difficult it is. So to learn it, you have to start with easy pieces and after years of training you can tray to touch this master piece. With poor hand technique like you showed, you even shouldn’t think about playing this piece.

[@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

[@dylanjodun]

Gratitude 🙏🏻

[@remember9097]

thank you so much

[@maisei88]

Thx a lot. Very useful video 🙌🙏

[@emet6306]

Well said!

Peguei pra estudar essa peça. Maravilhosas dicas. Obrigado.

[@valdobarbosa]

Como está?

[@jeffm9227]

Same advice my classical piano teacher gave me 40 years ago.

[@gardnep]

Great advice for people who do not have small fingers.

[@blaineoneil6296]

Awesome advice..

[@SolarAB]

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

[@kevinbasel8401]

Ana is so talented and lovely! Just one question guys: did you notice she plays, with the right hand, the first section with p-m-p-i instead of p-i-p-m? Any idea because she does that?

[@natasamladenovic1765]

Because she can. Ana is Chuck Norris of the guitar.

[@kristiankelly5821]

Probably out of habit.

[@nnmforall]

Ой, какой у Анечки акцент прикольный! :) Спасибо за толковый урок. С любовью, из России!

[@sierrabangs9227]

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

[@Xhstwisbfj_]

Guitar goddess 🥰😌😇😇