Marco Tamayo teaches the first movement from Manuel María Ponce’s Sonatina Meridional.

The lesson begins with Tamayo’s thoughts on the piece’s Baroque influence which is most recognizable in the sequential movement found in the opening. Tamayo then walks through the entire exposition and development, sharing the fingerings he has chosen to achieve his ideal musical interpretation.

He ends the lesson by demonstrating some of the tonal characteristics that make the guitar unique and are important to utilize in a piece like this.

Marco Tamayo finishes his series on Manuel María Ponce's Sonatina Meridional with a look at the third movement, 'Fiesta.'

Tamayo begins by demonstrating the transition into the third movement and how the second movement's final fermata 'crescendos' into the downbeat. He continues the lesson by walking through the piece and discussing musical aspects such as color, direction, and flexibility.

Some of the technical ideas addressed include the types of rasgueados one should use and how to cut ringing notes with the right hand.

Marco Tamayo teaches the second movement of Manuel María Ponce’s famous Sonatina Meridional.

Some of the musical aspects discussed in this lesson include the prevalent 6/8 vs. 3/4 meter as well as the prevalent sequences and appoggiaturas found throughout. Tamayo ends by sharing some of his thoughts on authenticity and the role the score plays in constructing one’s final interpretation.