Below is the lesson for “Swan Lake” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Helpful Tips
Learn to play this enchanting melody using the rest stroke technique taught in our Classical Technique & Style Course.
Rest stroke produces a full, round, and loud tone which is ideal for this arrangement as it emphasizes melody without harmony (chords).
If you’re new to picking with the rest stroke technique, I encourage you to take the course before attempting the piece. The course will teach you how to do this technique step-by-step and provide multiple exercises to practice it.
Part 1 – Performance & Free Lesson