Grade 4 Lesson: Rondo, , by Carulli for Classical Guitar

Lesson: Rondo, , by Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841) ➔ Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 4: Although there are no new techniques or musical elements to learn in this Rondo by Carulli, the level of activity in both hands is much higher than any piece encountered in my books so far. Luckily, it’s a rondo which makes the piece smaller than it looks. A rondo is a form of music where a theme is repeated throughout the work with contrasting sections intervening. I’ve marked the sections on the score with rehearsal marks: A, B, C, D, and E. The theme, A section, appears three times. The Form, or section order, is: A - B - C - A - D - E - A Recognizing Scales & Arpeggios - It’s important to recognize the type of musical texture you’re playing so you can either sustain notes as chords or chose to play a melodic single line. Remember, all the textures may contain melody