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How to Play Lágrima by Francisco Tárrega on Guitar – Guitar Lesson and TAB

Traditional

SONG DETAILS

DIFFICULTY:

3

TUNING:

Standard

In this lesson we’re going to learn how to play Lágrima, which is a beautiful classical guitar piece composed by Francisco Tàrrega in 1892.

Lágrima is one of Tárrega’s best known songs and a hugely popular one for aspiring classical guitar players to learn. It’s not overly complicated but it is very delicate and hard to play with conviction.

The title of the song, ‘Lágrima’, means ‘teardrop’ in English, which is very fitting for such a moving piece. It’s short and only consists of two parts. The first is in E major and then for the second part it changes to E minor, making it dramatic and adding to the emotion of the song.

If you’re around the advanced beginner to intermediate level you’ll benefit greatly from learn how to play Lágrima. Its main lesson isn’t necessarily playing the notes, it’s getting all the notes you play to evoke emotion in the listener.

Let’s now pick up our guitars and learn how to play Lágrima!

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Lágrima Guitar Lesson

OK, let’s jump into the lesson now. Remember to take your time and to focus on your accuracy and the clarity of each note. If you enjoy learning this and you want to learn another of Tárrega’s pieces then why not have a go at Etude in E Minor?

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