Gavilan is a popular Venezuelan song about a bird of prey also known as a broad-winged hawk which was written by Ignacion Figueredo. The finger picking effects and sounds mimic the sounds made by the bird itself “pio-pio”. We will analyze the song which is played in D Major.
Gavilan – Cuatro and Melody (Metronome):
Gavilan – Cuatro and Melody:
Gavilan – Cuatro Only (Metronome):
Gavilan – Cuatro Only:
Gavilan – Melody (Metronome):
Gavilan – Melody: