The prelude can be played at most any speed, and has infinite opportunities for expression and musical interpretation. If you plan on playing guitar for many years, this will be a worthwhile project. This prelude will challenge and delight you for years to come. This Study Guide features almost an hour of detailed practice tips and approaches for phrasing and interpretation. After this Study Guide, you’ll understand the piece better, and have concrete take-aways to explore in your practice. Some of the concepts and suggestions in this Study Guide are more advanced. As such, you may find something to use in your practice now, and can return later for new challenges and ideas.