Méthode progressive, Vol.3
(français / english / español)
64 p., Niveau
2
These progressive volumes by the Argentine Claudio Camisassa are each
divided into twelve lessons, which focus on a certain key. A diverse learning
resource, they contain well-known studies plus a large amount of mostly South
American flavoured material by the author. Each volume opens with detailed
technical exercises for both hands and, in notation, chords commonly used in the
relevant keys.
Volume Three introduces the keys of A, E and D major and D
minor plus further material in C and G major and A and E minor, progressing from
previous volumes. Sight-reading in second and fifth positions on bass strings is
also Covered, not following the key orientation. Lesson One (C major) is typical
of each lesson's content structure - firstly an exercise in the chosen key is
presented, which I have found to be valuable sight-reading for players of
varying levels, (here a running melodic line which shifts to fifth position)
with the first two bars bracketed for improvisation purposes. An Andante by
Carulli follows, to which, typically, Camisassa has added a teacher's part which
creates an attractive duet. Developing ensemble experience (guitar duo or with
flute or violin) is an important aspect of this series, and another duo, Trova,
is included here with a chordal based guitar part and a syncopated single line
melody. The lesson ends with sight-reading on string four in fifth position. The
wealth of useful material in further lessons includes, by Camisassa, the
attractive A la Maniere de Satie with impressionistic harmony, and Las
Compinches, an effective Milonga for two guitars. Prelude in the style of
Villa-Lobos is useful for repeated chords. Most of the material is around the
grade 3 mark. Recommended.
(Linda Kelsall-Barnett, Classical Guitar
Magazine)
