Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Rest and Free Stroke Considerations
A lesson on rest and free stroke considerations in regards to sustain and muting in terms of right hand fingering choices. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical…
Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić Perform Jongo by Bellinati
Classical guitarists Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić perform Jongo by Brazilian guitarist and composer Paulo Bellinati (b.1950). This comes via Fend’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Amazing performance by this new duo comprised…
Elizabeth Pallett Performs Go From My Window from John Dowland
Lutenist Elizabeth Pallett performs Go From My Window by John Dowland (1563-1626). This comes via Pallett’s YouTube (go subscribe). Pallett is recording a ton of Dowland as part of a collection celebrating his works and marking…
Penelope Shvarts Performs Prelude No.3, Op.46 by Emilia Giuliani
Classical guitarist Penelope Shvarts performs Prelude No.3 from 6 Preludes, Op.46 by Emilia Giuliani (1813-1850). This comes via Ex-Aequo 2025 Emerging Artist Residency in Austin, TX and their Youtube (go…
Pièces caractéristiques Op.123 by Jean Absil
Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Performed by Bradford Werner. I’m trying to feature more music by modern and contemporary composers and external publishers on…
Right Hand Fingering Concepts: String Spacing and Ergonomics
A lesson on the concept of string spacing and ergonomics on classical guitar and how it relates to right hand fingering choices. A number of examples are examined as well…
How is the weight of the left arm used in classical guitar technique?
Question: How is the weight of the left arm used in classical guitar technique? When proper technique, sitting position, and curved fingers are in use, the weight of the left…
Right Hand Fingering Concepts: String Crossing and Ergonomics
A lesson on the concept of string crossing and ergonomics on classical guitar and how it relates to right hand fingering choices. In this lesson we cover ergonomic string crossings…
Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Alternation
A lesson on the concept of finger alternation on classical guitar and how it relates to right hand fingering choices. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical…
Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies
Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying fingering choices and gaining confidence in deciding fingering for…
Shiqi Zhou Performs Fantasia, Op. 19 by Legnani
Shiqi Zhou performs Fantasia, Op. 19 by Luigi Legnani (1790-1877) on a 2013 Pepe Romero classical guitar. This comes via Guitar Salon International and their YouTube channel (go subscribe). Very impressive performance with amazing…
Zsombor Sidoo Performs Partita No.2, BWV 1004 by Bach
Hungarian classical guitarist Zsombor Sidoo performs Partita No.2, BWV 1004 in D Minor for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This comes via Sidoo’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Nineteenth century guitar by Bernhard Kresse. I…