Spain is a Jazz Latin piece written by Chick Corea inspired by the second movement Rodrigo’s Concerto Concerto De Aranjuez. It features a syncopated melody that is played in unison and also includes a flamenco-inspired circle of fifths: the chord progress Gmaj7 – F#7 (b9) – Em – A7 (b9) – Dmaj7- Gmaj7 – C#7 – F#7 – Bm – B. When I perform this piece I play it as a fast Rumba and solo in a G Lydian mode (using notes of the D major scale). I have added my own fingerings which I find works best on the nylon guitar.
› Balkan melody - 2 guitars, percussion › Cultural balance - Guitar solo (standard notation) › Havah nagilah - 2 Guitars (Duet) › Remembering His Spanish Heart - Piano solo › Spain by Chick Corea - 2 Guitars (Duet). Thank you Chick Corea for the inspiration, wonderful compositions and boundless creativity. I like bright, unforgettable and emotional melodies that contrast with delicate,subtle ons. Spain by Chick Corea Author: Corea, Chick - Arranger: Kogan.
The most challenging part of the piece is staying in time and getting the rhythm correct, especially when other players are also playing along. So special attention needs to be paid to this and slow playing is, as always recommended.
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So I’ve been working on finally REALLY learning how to play Chick Corea’s Spain.
This is what I typically do when I really want to learn how to play a song. I gather related videos, resources, tutorials, recordings etc. to help me find the best way (and possible ways to look at the song).
Maybe this can help you too. If you have any questions about the piece, feel free to email me.
This is my recent tutorial video on my process of learning the song. It also includes my scale & arpeggio choices for the piece.
Here’s the original version from Chick:
A tutorial from the composer himself:
A really cool version from Guthrie Govan (this is the main version that I’ve based my left hand fingerings from):
A nice reimagining of the piece, some amazing lines in the guitar solo:
Tom Quayle, nuff said:
And Tom Quayle with other guitar legends!
A brilliant take from Armov (Armen Movsesyan), lot of fast lines in this version:
Rick Beato dissects the scale and arpeggio choices for the piece:
Rick Graham explains his own choices for the piece:
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