The duration of this guitar piece called Adelita is
around 1 minute 40 seconds. The key signature starts in
E minor for the opening 8 bars, and modulates into the
parallel major key of E major, finally it returns to
the original minor key for the last 8 bars. The piece
features interesting ornamentations such as mordents.
The time signature is 3/4 and the tempo is
moderato.
Tarrega was born in Villareal, in the province of
Castellón, Spain. His father played the guitar, and
was skilled...(+)
The duration of this guitar piece called Adelita is
around 1 minute 40 seconds. The key signature starts in
E minor for the opening 8 bars, and modulates into the
parallel major key of E major, finally it returns to
the original minor key for the last 8 bars. The piece
features interesting ornamentations such as mordents.
The time signature is 3/4 and the tempo is
moderato.
Tarrega was born in Villareal, in the province of
Castellón, Spain. His father played the guitar, and
was skilled in the Spanish style called flamenco.
Tarrega became partially blind after becoming sick with
an infection. He later had guitar lessons with Julián
Arcas, his father also insisted that he learn the
piano. At the age of 22 Tarrega entered into the music
conservatory in Madrid, under the sponsorship of a
wealthy merchant. He was well instructed in the theory
of music, harmony, and composition.
Lewis, Alastair (1974 - )
SHEET MUSIC