This is the trailer for the first volume in Masakazu Ito's "My Repertoire" video series. In Volume I, Masa performs "Capricho Árabe" by Francisco Tárrega, followed by extensive analysis in a master class setting. Do you want to play Capricho Árabe well? Are you questioning your effectiveness, especially in the difficult passages? Would you make faster progress with expert guidance? If so, this essential volume belongs in your library. The master class includes 70 minutes of comprehensive, insightful instruction. Masa carefully examines every part of Tárrega's famous composition, measure by measure. Follow his musical analysis effortlessly using the interactive score above his shoulder. Focus is placed on isolation strategies and other learning techniques all students benefit from, regardless of level. Masa emphasizes the fundamental importance of playing in time, teaching proper tempo rubato. Much attention is given to interpreting Tárrega's intentions, particularly in the challenging passages, on fingering, shifts and other techniques needed to play Capricho Árabe successfully. Masakazu Ito is recognized as one of today's top guitarists, acclaimed by musicians, composers, conductors and critics for his mastery of the instrument and its repertoire. Ito is an international performer, teacher, composer and recording artist. He received a Master's Degree from University of Denver Lamont School of Music with guidance from Ricardo Iznaola.
