Playing 'Spain' by Chick Corea along to one of 'Bobby's Backing Tracks.' Guitar- Heritage 535 bought from 'Wolfe Guitars'Amp- Yamaha THR5. Spain Guitar Version (Chick Corea) 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. Return to Forever was an American jazz fusion band that was founded by pianist Chick Corea in 1971. The band has had many members, with the only consistent bandmate of Corea's being bassist Stanley Clarke.
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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