In 3/4 time with a flowing triplet accompaniment, the quarter note melody, which is almost entirely on the first string, is often played with rest strokes to create a full and resonant tone, often enhanced with the use of vibrato. Meanwhile, the triplet accompaniment on the lower strings is played with light free strokes so as not to distract attention from the melody.

A layered montage of sections from found online YouTube video clips of amateur guitarists playing the classical guitar piece Romanza otherwise known as The Spanish Romance or Romance Anónimo.