If you listen carefully to the Mazurkas of beloved Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega, you'll notice they capture a world of color within just a few phrases.
In the featured lesson clip from guitarist and scholar Wulfin Lieske, you’ll hear how Tárrega blends the elegance of Chopin’s pianistic writing with the intimate voice of the guitar. Wulfin demonstrates how subtle accents, carefully shaped shifts, and thoughtful left-hand preparation keep the melodic line alive and expressive.
This short segment focuses on the E major Mazurka, where Tárrega builds character through a lifted beat 2, gentle dissonances, and a bass line that momentarily takes on the weight of a cello.
Wulfin’s demonstration offers players practical tools for shaping phrases with warmth and clarity while staying true to the Mazurka’s rhythmic identity.
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