Fernando Sor’s short etude Op.35, No.1: Andante is an excellent introduction to harmony, and playing two parts at once. Andante means you should play this piece at a moderately slow pace. This is one of Sor’s most well-known etudes. In fact, some people simply refer to this piece as “Sor Study in C Major”.
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Although the left hand finger positions aren’t particularly difficult, the challenge of this piece comes in holding the bass notes for the appropriate length of time, and maintaining a steady and clear tone with your melodic phrasing.
This piece may seem a little plain if you just play it straight through with no feeling. So enjoy the freedom of experimenting with dynamics to bring Sor’s Andante to life!
