By Ernesto Nazareth • Arranged by Eythor Thorlaksson
Intermediate Level

Discover the soulful elegance of Brazilian music with this guitar arrangement of “Coração que Sente” (“A Heart That Feels”) by Ernesto Nazareth. A masterful composer and pianist, Nazareth is celebrated for blending European classical tradition with Brazilian dance rhythms—creating what he called “Brazilian tangos,” the very roots of today’s Choro.

Arranged for solo guitar by Eythor Thorlaksson, this version captures the tender lyricism and gentle rhythmic sway of Nazareth’s original. Perfect for intermediate players, it offers expressive phrasing, lyrical melodies, and a glimpse into Brazil’s rich musical heritage.

🎼 What’s Included:

Solo guitar score (standard notation)
Faithful arrangement with fingerings and dynamics
Ideal for recitals, study, or expressive concert performance

🎵 Musical Character:
Romantic • Nostalgic • Brazilian Choro / Tango Brasileiro

Let your guitar sing with the heart and soul of Brazil—Coração que Sente is a beautiful addition to any classical guitarist’s repertoire.

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Mazurka • Waltz No. 3 • Mi Favorita
Edited & Fingered by Eythor Thorlaksson – Grades 1 to 3

Discover the charm of early 20th-century Spanish guitar music with this special collection of three pieces by Daniel Fortea—a prominent student of Francisco Tárrega. This edition is uniquely meaningful, as it was typeset and fingered by Eythor Thorlaksson, who personally studied with Fortea in Madrid in 1953.

This compilation includes:

Mazurka
Waltz No. 3
Mi Favorita

With 6 pages in total, these pieces are beautifully prepared for beginner to early-intermediate guitarists (Grade 1–3), offering a perfect introduction to traditional Spanish style. Clear fingerings, musical phrasing, and authentic style make this edition ideal for students, teachers, or anyone exploring classical guitar repertoire.

Why This Edition Is Special

✔ Historically rooted—edited by a direct student of Fortea
✔ Easy to play, yet musically expressive
✔ Perfect for study, recitals, and teaching repertoire

Style & Atmosphere:
Elegant • Melodic • Traditional Spanish Guitar

Bring the spirit of Spanish salon music to your repertoire with these heartfelt miniatures—small in length, rich in character.

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