Creating Classical Guitar Exercises from the Playing Techniques of Francisco Tárrega in Carprichio Arabe, Gran Jota, and Variations on the Carnival of Venice

Abstract

            The objectives of this R&D research on Creating Classical Guitar Exercises from the Playing Techniques of Francisco Tárrega in Carprichio Arabe, Gran Jota, and Variations on the Carnival of Venice were to: 1) study the concepts of music composition and arranging songs from other instruments in order to perform by using classical guitar with the playing techniques of Francisco Tárrega, 2) analyze the elements from the concepts of Francisco Tárrega and apply in creating the exercises, 3) be an exercise to develop classical guitar practice skills for undergraduate students and any interested person. The researcher used the results from conceptual studies and analysis in Carprichio Arabe, Gran Jota, and Variations on the Carnival of Venice to create the classical guitar exercises.

              The results of this research revealed that the conceptual studies and analysis in Carprichio Arabe, Gran Jota, and Variations on the Carnival of Venice lead to the understanding of knowledge in classical guitar such as melody, chorus, physical skills, and performing techniques. In addition, apart from playing classical guitar to create knowledge and understanding, another important thing is practicing classical guitar techniques. Therefore, practicing the exercise and understanding the techniques of performing provided the knowledge and understanding for the most effective performance. As a result, creating classical guitar exercise in order to develop classical guitar practice skills for undergraduate students and any interested person will help the students in developing skills and abilities in performing guitar with fluently and accuracy as well as resulting in learning classical guitar techniques which leads to their fingers development, both left hand and right hand.