Troy Serson and Bradford Werner look at six metal-oriented exercises and riffs that translate well to classical guitar technique. Exercises and riffs from John Petrucci – August Burns Red, Metallica, Steve Vai, Megadeth, Dream Theater, and Primus. Troy Serson is…
Argentinian classical guitarist Pablo Márquez performs the Ciaccona (Chaconne) from the Violin Partita No.2, BWV 1004 in D-Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This comes via his YouTube channel (go subscribe). Spirited performance by Marquez on a historic Johann Anton…
Asturias (Leyenda), No.5 from Suite Española, Op.47 by Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909). Performance, Lesson, and PDF Sheet Music for Classical Guitar. Comes with both a notation edition with left hand fingering and a separate tab edition in the same pdf. The level…
Greek classical guitarist Filippos Manoloudis performs Sonata II: Allegro Vivace by Eduardo López-Chavarri (1871-1970). This comes via Guitar Salon International and their YouTube channel (go subscribe). Great performance by Manoloudis with some incredibly even and rapid passages and rhythmic intensity. Here’s a quote from…
Cantilène Espagnole by José Ferrer (1835–1916). From No. 1 from Gerbe de Fleurs Quatre Pièces faciles pour Guitare Op. 41. PDF sheet music for classical guitar with performance and lesson video. Comes with both a notation edition with left hand fingering and…
Kristiina Watt (theorbo) and Sophia Prodanova (baroque violin) perform Sonata No.3, Op.5 by Arcangelo Corelli (1653 -1713). This comes via Kristiina Watt’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Beautiful performance with excellent phrasing, rhythmic pulse, and pacing. Theorbo and violin is such…
This is Classical Guitar presents guest artist Misha Smirnov performing Prelude No.2, Op.3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) on Classical Guitar. This is a YouTube collaboration so go subscribe to Smirnov’s YouTube channel. Wonderful performance by Misha Smirnov with a unique…
Well Balanced Technique Sessions and Cross-Technique Benefits. Students often underestimate the importance of cross-technique benefits, that is, how some technique exercises can actually improve your other techniques. Aim to create a well-balanced technique routine to ensure you are benefiting from…
Classical guitarists Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić perform their arrangement of Sonatas R. 89 in F Major and R. 21 in C-Sharp Minor by Antonio Soler (1729–1783). This comes via Altamira Guitars and their YouTube channel (go subscribe) and was performed on two Altamira Guitars. Amazing performance by two…
Question: How many pieces should I play within a grade level in music before moving to the next? Here’s the full question from the student (paraphrased): “Do you think being able to play ten pieces well at grade 5 is…
Romanza & Barcarola by Carlo Munier (1859-1911) from 12 Duettini Concertanti, Op.262. For classical guitar duo. PDF sheet music for classical guitar duet. Intermediate level approximately around the grade 4 range depending on tempo. My PDF Sheet Music Edition via…
Canadian guitarist Simon Farintosh performs Capriccio No. 11, “Y se le quema la casa” from 24 Caprichos de Goya op.195 by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968). This comes via Simon’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Impressive performance by Farintosh with a directness of expression and clean technical delivery. Love the…