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Argentinian Fingerstyle Guitar

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Immerse yourself in the rhythms of Argentinian Zamba and transform your guitar playing with intricate right-hand grooves, expressive chord-melody techniques, and the timeless beauty of traditional Argentinian music.

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Learn Argentinian Fingerstyle Guitar

Step into the world of Zamba, where lyrical melodies intertwine with rhythmic brilliance to create a style as soulful as it is captivating. In this course, award-winning guitarist Camilo Menjura guides you through the heart of Argentinian music, revealing techniques that will transform your approach to rhythm, melody, and harmony.

Feel the pulse of 6/8 rhythms as you master intricate right-hand grooves that will bring new life to your playing. Elevate your artistry with chord-melody techniques that blend melody and harmony into a seamless, expressive performance. Whether you’re exploring the Zamba for the first time or adding its magic to your repertoire, these lessons will take your guitar skills to places you’ve never imagined.

From the rich traditions of Zamba to a taste of the dramatic Tango, this course isn’t just a journey into Argentinian music—it’s a gateway to creative freedom. By the end, you’ll not only play with more precision and depth, but you’ll also carry the soul of Argentinian music into every note you play.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of Argentinian Fingerstyle Guitar, you will:

Master Traditional Rhythms

Play the lyrical and intricate Zamba, focusing on authentic rhythm, groove, and chord-melody techniques.
Explore the contrasting dynamics of Tango and other traditional Argentinian styles.

Enhance Technical Proficiency

Strengthen your right-hand precision through rhythmical and syncopated patterns.
Develop your left-hand dexterity by combining melody and harmony seamlessly.
Navigate the fretboard with confidence using fingerstyle-specific exercises.

Understand Musical Context

Gain insight into the cultural and historical roots of Argentinian guitar traditions.
Explore the works of legendary composers like Jorge Cafrune, Atahualpa Yupanqui, and Mercedes Sosa.

Incorporate New Inspiration

Absorb fresh approaches to rhythm, melody, and harmony that will enrich your playing in any genre.
Build a more expressive and dynamic style by integrating Argentinian techniques into your repertoire.

Sample Lessons

Meet Your Teacher

Camilo grew up in Bogota. 11 years’ learning local folk by ear inspired him to study classical guitar at one of Colombia’s top music Academies. He emerged with a rich understanding of musical theory and harmony, a refreshed perspective on traditional music, and a sharp insight into how to teach his native sound to students versed in orthodox approaches to the guitar.

Now based in Britain, he’s twice won Musician of the Year at the UK Latin Awards. His work spans everything from composing film and theatre scores to appearances at the Mali Festival of the Desert and WOMAD, through to leading London’s extraordinary World Music Choir. Composer, performer, teacher: Camilo is a multi-talented, dynamic, ambassador for Colombian culture.