THE GUITAR STUDIES OF JAVIER FARÍAS CABALLERO AND LEO BROUWER: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Abstract

This article aims to compare and analyze the organization and technical contents of the 24 estudios para guitarra by Javier Farías Caballero and the 20 Estudios Sencillos by Leo Brouwer, in order to emphasize the contributions of both works in the training of classical guitar performers of the 21^st Century. In addition, emphasis is given to the elements of traditional Chilean guitar and modern music resources incorporated in Farías' studies.