THE ART OF SOLO PLAYING
Fingerstyle Jazz with Francesco Buzzurro
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Explore new dimensions of fingerstyle solo guitar with Francesco Buzzurro: harmony, melody, and groove in a unique style and advanced techniques!
The care for every detail allows us to offer a nearly live educational experience with the teacher, directly at your home.
A true master who offers you a unique educational path, enriched by what he himself has developed over years of experience.
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THE COURSE DETAILS
"Fingerstyle Jazz and the Art of Solo Playing" by Francesco Buzzurro is a journey through the advanced techniques of solo guitar, where each lesson is a piece to build a deep and functional understanding of the art of solo playing.
Designed for both emerging guitarists and veterans, the course covers essential aspects such as optimal use of the right hand, mastery of scales and arpeggios, and innovative improvisation techniques.
The first part of the course focuses on the right hand, the main engine in fingerstyle. Buzzurro introduces exercises to develop finger precision and independence, essential for performing complex arpeggios and maintaining a steady pulse while intertwining melodies and bass. Lessons on scales follow, with a focus on how to use them effectively in solo contexts, increasing fluidity and execution speed.
A distinctive element of the course is the approach to position playing. Buzzurro teaches to deeply understand the keyboard and the keys in order to unleash the creative potential of the guitarist, allowing them to navigate between different positions with ease. This is closely linked to the in-depth study of musical intervals, learning to recognize and use them to enrich one's improvisations.
The techniques of improvisation are a cornerstone of the course. Through the examination of standard pieces and the introduction to techniques such as alternate bass, Buzzurro guides students through complex processes to develop musical phrases that are expressive and technically sound. The teaching is enriched by the analysis of how target notes and guide notes can be used to structure advanced phrasing.
The lessons progress towards more complex concepts, such as the use of chromatic and diatonic approaches and rhythmic variations that enrich performances. Buzzurro also explains how the concepts of contrary motion and chord substitutions can transform a simple harmonic progression into a complex and multifaceted work.
The course not only imparts technical knowledge but also encourages a holistic approach to music, where theory, technique, and expression merge to create a complete and versatile musician. With lessons rich in practical examples and creative insights, Francesco Buzzurro not only teaches how to play the guitar: he shapes artists capable of communicating through the strings.
START NOWFrancesco Buzzurro introduces the course and how he developed his unique style by tackling any musical genre in a solo version, respecting groove, harmony, and melody.
The lesson focuses on the importance of the right hand in fingerstyle, with exercises on arpeggios and variations to improve finger precision and independence.
In-depth study of scales with the right hand, including exercises to increase speed and control, and the technique for executing chords and simultaneous notes.
Buzzurro discusses the importance of knowing the tones and positions on the keyboard well with practical examples of scales and arpeggios.
They explore musical intervals and their impact on solo arrangement, with techniques for incorporating intervals such as thirds, fourths, and fifths.
In-depth study on the use of scales and arpeggios with alternating bass to integrate melody and accompaniment in solo performances.
Harmonization and arrangement of chords, with a focus on modulations and transitions between different keys.
Francesco Buzzurro explores the movement of chords, chromatic and rhythmic connections, and how to use the different positions on the neck.
It addresses the harmonization of melodic cells with a jazz approach, exploring the rhythmic and harmonic variations of great musicians.
Introduction to the concepts of chromatic and diatonic approaches in improvisation, with practical examples on how to approach target notes.
"Target notes and guide notes in solo improvisation, with the addition of solutions such as the dominant bebop scale."
The 2-5-1, a common harmonic progression in Jazz and beyond, with suggestions on how to enrich the chords and create effective melodic lines.
In-depth study of the 2-5-1 with a focus on substitutions and modulations, accompaniment techniques, and improvisation.
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STRENGTHS
A video educational course in 4K and HD audio, the complete booklet of all the transcriptions of the musical parts analyzed and played by Francesco Buzzurro, a teacher and musician universally recognized for his deep knowledge and exceptional technique.
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The care for every detail allows us to offer a nearly live educational experience with the teacher, directly at your home.
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A true master who offers you a unique educational path, enriched by what he himself has developed over decades of career.
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FRANCESCO BUZZURRO
Francesco Buzzurro has been playing the guitar since the age of six and alongside his passion for classical music, he has a deep exploration in the field of jazz that has led him to quickly develop a unique way of improvising in a solo version.
Graduating in Classical Guitar, Foreign Languages, and Jazz Music with honors and a mention of merit, he joins the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra and shares the stage with legendary international jazz musicians including Phil Woods, Arturo Sandoval, Diane Shurr, Bireli Lagréne, Toots Thielemans, Bob Mintzer, Christian McBride, Yamandù Costa and many others.
He collaborates with the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra and with some of the most well-known representatives of Italian pop such as Antonella Ruggiero, Fabio Concato, and the late Lucio Dalla. He is the author of the soundtrack for "Io Ricordo", a docu-fiction about the victims of the mafia by the Muccino brothers, for which he was awarded by President Napolitano.
"Borderline and unconventional guitarist, he holds unified seminars for the classical and jazz guitar departments at the University of Southern California USC in Los Angeles and has recorded numerous albums under his name in quartet and as a soloist, including the very successful 'The Explorer'."
"Awarded the title of Ambassador of Peace with Music by the Lions Delegate to the UN in 2009 in Minneapolis, he is also a Jazz Guitar instructor at the "Scarlatti" Conservatory in Palermo."
Francesco uses archtop nylon string guitars by Mirko Borghino and nylon strings Savarez.
He carries out an intense international concert activity and also holds masterclasses with a strong following of students at Italian and foreign academies, music schools, and universities.
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