2 Etudes in G and A

Francisco Tárrega

RomanticSpecialistetuderomance~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Francisco Tárrega's '2 Etudes in G and A' are charming and melodically rich pieces, typical of his guitar compositions adapted for piano. They serve as excellent studies for developing a graceful touch and elegant phrasing.

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Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a fluid and singing tone throughout the arpeggiated figures and lyrical melodies.

Technical focus

arpeggiosspeed-agilityflowing-sixteenths

Mood

lyricalintimatenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Etudes in G and A by Francisco Tárrega?

2 Etudes in G and A is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 2 Etudes in G and A?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 2 Etudes in G and A?

A typical performance of 2 Etudes in G and A lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Etudes in G and A?

2 Etudes in G and A is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.