Etude #2 Fernando Sor Beginner

Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839):

Etude #2 Fernando Sor – Beginner Score

The series of 20 Etudes by Fernando Sor are the basis for a lot of classical guitarists studies. They have been used for decades as a great method for training on the guitar. One of the best aspects of these studies is that when preformed on the Classical Guitar in the proper manner, they sound wonderful and they are perfect to add to your classical repertoire.

Etude #2 is a really good example for beginning Classical Guitar students. There is not much that is a surprise, just good solid right and left hand techniques.

This version is based on the original composition as written by Sor. I have added additional right hand fingering (p-thumb, i-index, m-middle, a-ring fingers) for you to concentrate on your fingerstyle techniques. Also I have added all the correct left hand fingering, which appears directly beside each note head.

All of your Sor Etudes should be committed to memory. I will write an article to help you with memory training to give you some pointers that have helped be over the years.