{"id":2459,"date":"2019-03-31T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/?p=2459"},"modified":"2020-01-03T21:20:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-04T02:20:43","slug":"approaching-etude-no-4-villa-lobos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/approaching-etude-no-4-villa-lobos\/","title":{"rendered":"Approaching Etude No. 4 Villa-Lobos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This post deals with how to approach learning the awesome Etude No. 4 by Villa-Lobos. It has a series of videos that will walk you through how to learn and effectively practice this study, with extra lessons on planting and nailing the repeated chords. It is the fourth in the series for the #villalobos12in12 challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/approaching-etude-no-1-villa-lobos\/\">Approaching Etude No. 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/approaching-etude-no-2-villa-lobos\/\">Approaching Etude No. 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/approaching-etude-no-3-villa-lobos\/\">Approaching Etude No. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Study Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The video lesson below correspond to the free guide which you get when joining the challenge. So why not challenge yourself today with etude No. 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fill in your details and get your copies of Etude No. 1 study guide straight to your inbox now &#8211; FREE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Mailchimp Signup Form -->\n<link href=\"\/\/cdn-images.mailchimp.com\/embedcode\/classic-10_7.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }\n\t\/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/\n<\/style>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#mc-embedded-subscribe-form input[type=checkbox]{display: inline; width: auto;margin-right: 10px;}\n\t#mergeRow-gdpr {margin-top: 20px;}\n\t#mergeRow-gdpr fieldset label {font-weight: normal;}\n\t#mc-embedded-subscribe-form .mc_fieldset{border:none;min-height: 0px;padding-bottom:0px;}\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form action=\"https:\/\/rhaynjooste.us14.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=c71ce8cc32f71efc383a4c785&amp;id=f44f8dc64e\" method=\"post\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" target=\"_blank\" novalidate>\n    <div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n\t<h2>Subscribe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"indicates-required\"><span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span> indicates required<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Email Address  <span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span>\n<\/label>\n\t<input type=\"email\" value=\"\" name=\"EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-FNAME\">First Name <\/label>\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" class=\"\" id=\"mce-FNAME\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group input-group\">\n    <strong>Interest <\/strong>\n    <ul><li><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"1\" name=\"group[6775][1]\" id=\"mce-group[6775]-6775-0\"><label for=\"mce-group[6775]-6775-0\">Villa-Lobos<\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mergeRow-gdpr\" class=\"mergeRow gdpr-mergeRow content__gdprBlock mc-field-group\">\n    <div class=\"content__gdpr\">\n        <label>Marketing Permissions<\/label>\n        <p>Please select all the ways you would like to hear from Rhayn Jooste:<\/p>\n        <fieldset class=\"mc_fieldset gdprRequired mc-field-group\" name=\"interestgroup_field\">\n\t\t<label class=\"checkbox subfield\" for=\"gdpr_5497\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gdpr_5497\" name=\"gdpr[5497]\" value=\"Y\" class=\"av-checkbox \"><span>Email<\/span> <\/label><label class=\"checkbox subfield\" for=\"gdpr_5501\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gdpr_5501\" name=\"gdpr[5501]\" value=\"Y\" class=\"av-checkbox \"><span>Direct Mail<\/span> <\/label>\n        <\/fieldset>\n        <p>You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. 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And not just kind of perform them, but actually play and understand them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you found it a little tough to get some of them started, or even finished? Well I have created a unique method for learning these awesome studies. The intro video below explains what it is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Villa-Lobos 12 in 12 Challenge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PTdZmVA0vaI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t got it already, here is the best edition to buy currently for Villa-Lobos&#8217; 12 Etudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00AF3R15O\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00AF3R15O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rhaynguitar09-20&amp;linkId=bac4440527bebc349ef1cb3c347e068b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zigante Edition on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering why! Check out this detailed post on all the current editions available, and why I have chosen this particle one; or which recording to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/which-villa-lobos-book-should-i-buy-a-quick-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Full of detail and long post on editions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/the-best-recordings-of-villa-lobos-etudes\/\">Review of the Best Recordings of the Etudes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Cut Tip<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The short cut tip is as simple as separating your LH &amp; RH. Practice the RH patterns on their own, then practice the LH chord shapes on their own. Then put them together and play the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Technique Lessons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/micro-study-18-right-hand-basics-1\/\">Micro Study 18 &#8211; RH basics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/micro-study-19-right-hand-basics-2\/\">Micro Study 19 &#8211; Planting Lesson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/micro-study-24-right-hand-basics-5\/\">Micro Study 24 &#8211; RH basics complete<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etude 4 Lesson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/villa-lobos-etude-4-micro-study-1-chords\/\">Repeating Chord Micro Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Etude 4 &amp; RH Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-1-etude-4-1024x100.png\" alt=\"villa-lobos etude 4 classical guitar lesson\" class=\"wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-1-etude-4-1024x100.png 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-1-etude-4-300x29.png 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-1-etude-4-768x75.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below walks through learning etude no. 4. The approach taken to this study is the same as no. 1. Hands are separated and you work on basic open string exercises, to learn the patterns, and the LH chord shapes. Check the video out for full details. And again all example are fully tabbed out in the free study guide, get it now in your inbox and follow along.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Etude 4 Villa-Lobos: RH Patterns, Planting &amp; Micro Study 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dUG-GL92u3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning The First Few Chord Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-4-to-6-1024x288.jpg\" alt=\"#villalobos12in12 challange etude 4 chords\" class=\"wp-image-2494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-4-to-6-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-4-to-6-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-4-to-6-768x216.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below deals with getting the first section&#8217;s chords under your fingers. It leads on from etude no. 3 as it highlights the use of LH guide, anchor and common fingers. These concepts really begin to pay dividends in this study. Check the video out for full details. And again all example are fully tabbed out in the free study guide, get it now in your inbox and follow along.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Etude 4 Villa-Lobos: Chords &amp; Harmony Simplfied\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LhdvsM6wir8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Big Event: Min7b5 Part 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/min7b5-1b-1024x371.jpg\" alt=\"classical guitar rocks villa-lobos etude 4\" class=\"wp-image-2495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/min7b5-1b-1024x371.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/min7b5-1b-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/min7b5-1b-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The below video deals with the first big event in this study, and uses micro studies 6 to 8, the min7b5 chord shape. This is a classical Villa-Lobos move, and the first time it arises in the studies: 1 chord moved around the fretboard. Check out the video for full details, all of which correspond to the free study guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Etude 4 Villa-Lobos: Min7b5 Chord &amp; LH Use\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jkacaagcguk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective LH Useage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-34-37-1024x287.jpg\" alt=\"villalobos12in12 etude no. 4\" class=\"wp-image-2499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-34-37-1024x287.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-34-37-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bar-34-37-768x215.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below deals with the next section of this etude, which will require a clear concise approach to LH fingers. Being able to use guide, common and anchor fingers effectively is the goal here. Check out the video below for full details.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Etude 4 Villa-Lobos: Using the LH Effectively\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zl0qju2n8tk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The End: min7b5 main event &amp; Coda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/melody-fragment-1-1024x273.jpg\" alt=\"etude no. 4 by villa-lobos classical guitar lesson\" class=\"wp-image-2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/melody-fragment-1-1024x273.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/melody-fragment-1-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarrocks.com\/cgr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/melody-fragment-1-768x205.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The below video details the ending to etude no. 4, the big main event for this study. This is where all the previous practice pays off. There is a lot of shifting here, along with a min7b5 chord shape in the tenor\/bass region of the guitar. The main melodies are made clear to help learn this section, along with the RH patterns. Check out the video below for full details.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Etude 4 Villa-Lobos: ending min7b5 section\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kBAE58n4S9c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The end?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etude No. 5 Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next in the series is Etude No. 5 by Villa-Lobos. This study focuses on an ostinato riff, while playing a melody. It is a great\u00a0 piece and will really challenge your overall playing technique for classical guitar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post deals with how to approach learning the awesome Etude No. 4 by Villa-Lobos. 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