Published: 12.02.2026 10.02.2026

From the Polish oberek to American swing. Traditional music as an inspiration in the guitar works and pedagogy of Tatiana Stachak

Milena Kruszwic ORCID , Tomasz Rokosz ORCID

Abstract

This article is devoted to contemporary compositions for classical guitar inspired by traditional music. The subject of analysis includes two works by Tatiana Stachak’s Variations on the Oberek and Variations with Swing, which represent different musical traditions and distinct approaches to the treatment of folkloristic motifs. The authors present ways in which traditional music is presented in contemporary guitar compositions, attempting also to define and examine its functions, particularly within the field of instrumental pedagogy. The incorporation of folklore into contemporary guitar music combines artistic and educational purposes, supporting the development of performance techniques while simultaneously broadening the performers’ cultural and aesthetic competencies. 

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classical guitar, music education, Tatiana Stachak, traditional music

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From the Polish oberek to American swing. Traditional music as an inspiration in the guitar works and pedagogy of Tatiana Stachak. (2026). Edukacja Muzyczna (Musical Education) , 20, 179-214. https://doi.org/10.16926/

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From the Polish oberek to American swing. Traditional music as an inspiration in the guitar works and pedagogy of Tatiana Stachak. (2026). Edukacja Muzyczna (Musical Education) , 20, 179-214. https://doi.org/10.16926/

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