>> Today's Target Lesson - Greensleeves - Hector Garcia

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TGMatt
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:30 pm

Today's Target lesson is now live ..

Greensleeves" is a traditional English Folk song. The piece was probably composed before the year 1580 since a ballad by this name was registered in that year.

Nobody knows who the composer of Greensleeves is, although there is a persistent belief that the piece was composed by Henry VIII. Greenleeves is also mentioned in some of Shakespeare works. Through the centuries, Greenleaves has been a beloved piece.

There are many instrumental and song type versions. The guitar arrangement that is used for this lesson includes a main theme in traditional stile plus two variations. The first variation uses a set of arpeggios that follow the classical style from the 1800s. The 2nd variation is stylistically closer to the original theme.

It is a Level 4 and available now ..

Hope you enjoy this

Cheers

Matt


It has some counterpoint and ornaments that are found in renaissance music.

http://www.totallyguitars.com/target-so ... variations

If you are interested in the Individual lesson you can grab it here..

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neverfoundthetime
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:39 pm

This is Green Sleeves with a distinct Spanish accent. Thanks Hector!


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Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:32 pm

A beautiful arrangement, Hector. Thank you for the lesson.




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Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:58 am

Now do i know this piece the most by''who's child is this'' but i'm almost certain that it was composed for dancing,,,


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