Crest of the Revolution (interprétation)
Lesson time: (4min 24sec)
Regarde Doug jouer le morceau Crest of the Revolution à la guitare
Course preview
This lesson is part of the course Guitare instrumentale contemporaine
Watch a preview of the full course below.
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 est un guitariste acoustique fingerstyle lauréat d'un Grammy et ancien vainqueur du Winfield International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, dont le jeu a été mis en avant dans le film August Rush. Son style puise dans le folk, le classique et le jazz, et il a partagé la scène avec des instrumentistes tels que Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber et Andy McKee. Dans son cours MusicGurus "Contemporary Instrumental Guitar", il décortique les techniques qui se cachent derrière ses arrangements en solo. read more




