Sounds of Bells – João Pernambuco's Sons de Carrilhoes

Hi everyone,

This is a piece that always fascinated me since I first heard it during my time as a young music student. It has a definite party kinda vibe and is one of those which might seem slightly virtuosic while being extremely well written for the guitar.

I'll look forward to sharing some insights into how to approach it, both from a musical and technical perspective – a 90-min-or-less crash course in how to pick it up!

For inspiration, check out David Russell's performance below.

I'll look forward to seeing you there!

All best,

Emmanuel

Among the Latin-American treasure trove of beautiful short pieces, João Pernambuco's ‘Sons de Carrilhoes’ stands as a classic. Approachable by intermediate and more advanced players alike, it displays lively rhythms and melodies full of flair.

Join Emmanuel Sowicz as he breaks down the technical challenges of this Latin-American classic while sharing his own musical insights into building an engaging and stylish performance.