Sergio Assad 24 Studies !exclusive!

: The works were composed for João Luiz , a member of the Grammy-nominated Brasil Guitar Duo and a professor at CUNY.

The 24 Studies have become a cornerstone of guitar pedagogy, widely used by guitarists and instructors around the world. These pieces offer a comprehensive and systematic approach to developing technical skills, musicality, and interpretation. sergio assad 24 studies

Study No. 19, “A Lenda do Caboclo” , uses thumb-over-the-neck bass notes and wide stretches that seem sadistic—until you realize Assad is simulating a viola caipira ’s open-string drone. The difficulty is the musical effect. : The works were composed for João Luiz

Forget 4/4. Assad forces you into 7/8, 5/8, and 11/16. Study No. 7 (A Major) feels like a fast frevo from Recife. You cannot play it mechanically; you must feel the internal accent grouping (e.g., 2+2+3). Study No

: To maintain the original keys, Assad occasionally employs creative solutions, such as the use of a capo or alternative tunings (scordatura), specifically tuning the sixth string to F or D for the final pieces in the cycle.