Crest of the Revolution (performance)
Lesson time: (4min 24sec)
Watch Doug play the tune Crest of the Revolution on the Guitar
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This lesson is part of the course Contemporary Instrumental Guitar
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Lesson transcript:
Sa
This is the first note of the Indian musical scale, also known as "Shadja." In Western music, it roughly corresponds to the note C.
Character and Emotion
- Sa embodies stability and is considered the foundation of the melody.
- It has a calming and soothing quality, often associated with peace.
Usage in Music
- Sa is foundational in various ragas (melodic frameworks).
- It serves as the reference point for tuning other notes.
Importance in Practice
- Start your practice sessions by establishing Sa on your instrument.
- Use Sa to tune other notes accurately.
Quote "Sa is the soul of music; everything else builds upon it."
About the instructor
Doug Smith is a Grammy-winning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and a former winner of the Winfield International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, whose playing was featured in the film August Rush. His style draws on folk, classical and jazz, and he has shared the stage with players such as Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber and Andy McKee. In his MusicGurus course "Contemporary Instrumental Guitar" he breaks down the techniques behind his solo arrangements. read more