Barcarola - Agustin Barrios Mangore

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Agustin Barrios Mangore was a guitarist & composer extraordinaire from Paraguay. He was a prolific writer and thankfully many of his works were rescued from obscurity by the tireless workhorse John Williams.

The piece itself is in the style of the Barcarole sung by the gondoliers of Venice and although this piece is written in 3/4 the standard time signature for a barcarolla is 6/8.

My arrangement has complete fingering suggestions for both hands to guide you through the piece from beginning to end.

14 pages featuring:

  • Sheet music with tabs underneath (complete fingerings for both hands)

  • Sheet music only

  • Tabs only

Agustin Barrios Mangore was a guitarist & composer extraordinaire from Paraguay. He was a prolific writer and thankfully many of his works were rescued from obscurity by the tireless workhorse John Williams.

The piece itself is in the style of the Barcarole sung by the gondoliers of Venice and although this piece is written in 3/4 the standard time signature for a barcarolla is 6/8.

My arrangement has complete fingering suggestions for both hands to guide you through the piece from beginning to end.

14 pages featuring:

  • Sheet music with tabs underneath (complete fingerings for both hands)

  • Sheet music only

  • Tabs only

Barcarola by the Paraguayan guitar great Agustín Barrios Mangoré is taken from the Grade 7 Trinity College of London pieces book (1986 - 1989). It has the following tuning:

1 = E

2 = B

3 = G

4 = D

5 = A

6 = D

 

Mangoré was well-versed in many compositional styles and it shows through in this carefully measured piece that reflects not only the rhythm of the gondoliers stroke but also the beautiful sonorities that are possible on the guitar.

From a technical perspective acciacatura, arrastre, natural & artificial harmonics are all found within the piece and never seem contrived or out of place.

Tips:

- Pick natural harmonics with the right-hand near the bridge for increased punch and clarity

- play smoothly and keep a steady rhythmic pulse

- use acciactura to mimic the movement of the paddle through the water

- try to find artificial harmonic points by using the rosette or the end of fretboard as a guide

Access Full Course 

Sheet Music & Tabs included

  • HD Video Lessons - carefully show you every single note from beginning to end

  • Detailed Fingering — provide clear indications explaining which fingers to use for fretting and picking

  • Progress Tracking — gives a measurable and meaningful sense of accomplishment plus motivation

  • Printable Score — tabs and music notation are an additional tool to assist with learning

  • Technique Hacks —  provide suggestions to overcome technical road blocks

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