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…
Thomas Viloteau Plays Chôro No.1 by Villa-Lobos
Thomas Viloteau performs Chôro No.1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) with a Le Support guitar rest which he designed. This comes via his fantastic YouTube channel (go subscribe). As he mentions, “Heitor Villa-Lobos…composed fifteen Chôros between 1920…
When Should I Move on to the Next Piece of Music?
Question: How proficient should I be at a piece before I continue to the next one? For a bit more context on this question, the actual question asked was: When…
Hao Yang Plays Music of Memory by Nicholas Maw
Hao Yang performs Music of Memory by Nicholas Maw (1935-2009). This comes via Guitars International via their YouTube channel (go subscribe). Video and audio recording by Drew Henderson. Absolutely amazing performance by Hao Yang who continues to impress…
Sam Desmet Plays Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Absil
Classical guitarist Sam Desmet performs Concerto pour guitare et petit orchestre, Op. 155 by Jean Absil (1893–1974) with the Casco Phil Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Haemhouts, in Waregem, Belgium. This is a…