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 subscribe). Video by Drew Henderson. Emilia Giuliani (1813-1850) was an Italian…
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 the site and this is a great piece to start…
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 as a comparison of the opening of Carcassi Etude No.1,…
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 arm can be used to help pull the fingertips into…
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 and awkward string crossings and relate the discussion to finger…
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 Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students…
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 themselves. The combination of concepts and case studies offers a…
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 layered dynamics and confident articulations. The accents and weighted articulation…
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 really enjoyed Sidoo’s performance of Partita No.1, and it looks…
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 your music for performance. Memorized music often results in a…
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 Caecilia, November 2025 by Lilium SoundArt. Beautiful performance by SoloDuo…
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 project but also tastefully listenable as holiday album. With a…