Roland Dyens in concert at the Guitar Salon International showroom in Santa Monica, CA, playing an improvisation, or prelude, to open the concert. He’s playing a 1956 Robert Bouchet classical guitar. To be honest I don’t completely love his improvisations…
This is a new beginner video lesson for my ebook: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists (Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips). I’ve been meaning to re-record some of these with better video. FYI, my full technique…
Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909) – PDF Sheet Music or Tab for Classical Guitar. Includes free video lessons and performances. “Historically Francisco Tárrega is of immense significance in the development of the guitar over the last two centuries, in terms of both…
Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson plays the final movement of Tres Piezas Españolas by Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999). As usual the playing, video, and sound (all done by Henderson) are fantastic. Recorded at Grace Church on the Hill in Toronto. Guitar by…
This is a guest post by guitarist & luthier Clive Titmuss Previously published on Classical Guitar Canada. Make sure to visit his website to see more of his work and recordings. All photos of guitars are by Clive Titmuss that he built…
German guitarist Heike Matthiesen plays Arroyos De La Alhambra by Ángel Barrios (1882–1964) on her new Roy Fankhänel 2015. Ángel Barrios was a Spanish composer and concert guitarist. He was the son of Flamenco guitarist Antonio ‘El Polinario’ Barrios. This…
The excellent Thibault Cauvin posted this old video of himself at 14 years old. Makes for an interesting introspective look at his development. Quotes are from video links listed below: “Thibault Cauvin in 1999, at the age of 14, plays: Heitor…
This is a new video lesson for my ebook: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists (Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips). I’ve been meaning to re-record some of these with better video. This exercise, No. 4 –…
New York based guitarist Kevin R. Gallagher plays the Prelude from Suite Compostelana by Spanish composer and pianist Frederic Mompou (1893–1987). Fantastic performance with great phrasing and articulations. Also nice colouring throughout. Gallagher was the first-prize winner in the 1993…
Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion DancesMusic of Harry Partch, Vol. 2Bridge Records, 2014 Listen to samples or buy on Amazon: Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion Dances A big congratulations to John Schneider and the Partch ensemble for their 2014 Grammy…
Thailand guitarist and 2014 GFA winner, Ekachai Jearakul, plays Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco’s (1895–1968) Quintetto for guitar and string quartet op.143 with the Perosi ensemble (M.Bianchi, M.Coco, M.Redegoso and C.Merlo).This is via his placing 2nd Prizewinner at the 46th Michele Pittaluga…
This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonPreviously posted on Classical Guitar Canada. Most of my recent music was written for specific players. A guitarist’s personality, strengths, preferences, and life experiences can be quite inspiring, and often lead to music…