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…
Is it better to memorize my music?
Question: Is it better to memorize pieces in music and classical guitar? Short answer: yes. Long answer: depends on the situation. Yes, it is generally it is better to memorize…
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…
SoloDuo Perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Brahms
Classical guitarists SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli & Matteo Mela) perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Johanes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged for two guitars by Lorenzo Micheli. This comes via SoloDuo’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Filmed in Geneva, Switzerland, Salle…
A Well-Tempered Christmas by Simon Farintosh
Canadian classical guitarist Simon Farintosh has a new album of Christmas song arrangements in all 24 major & minor keys titled A Well-Tempered Christmas. Farintosh has completed such a creative and challenging…
Music Theory Lesson No.3a – Staff and Clef
Music Theory Lesson No.3a: The Staff and Introduction to Clefs. In this lesson we will learn about the staff and the idea of clefs as well as how we map out…
Meng Su Performs Where the Echo Sings by Viet Cuong
Classical guitarist Meng Su performs Where the Echo Sings by Viet Cuong (b.1990). This comes via the Omni Foundation and their Youtube channel (go subscribe). Amazing performance with such clarity and control over the texture…
Review: UpGuitarbus Stand and Support
Learn more or buy from UpGuitarbus Review: UpGuitarbus Stand and Support for Classical Guitar – I had a great time trying out the UpGuitarbus guitar stand and support from France.…
Does the headstock have to be at eye level for classical guitar?
Question: Does the headstock have to be at eye level for classical guitar? Having the headstock of the guitar at eye level is a guideline that helps to ensure a…