Study on E and Variation by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) for classical guitar. Original title, Ubungen auf der E saite (Exercise on the E String) from Schule fur die Guitare. Free PDF Sheet music for classical guitar. Late-Beginner level, for…
A lesson on Giuliani Arpeggios No.16-17 for classical guitar from 120 Arpeggio Exercises for the Right Hand, Op.1 by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). My lesson covers some technique tips, muting of the bass during rests, and the difficulty of using a two…
Emmanuel Sowicz plays Gavotte I & II from Cello Suite No.6, BWV 1012 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) on a 2019 Carsten Kobs guitar. This comes via his YouTube channel. Wonderfully clean and graceful performance by Sowicz with particularly crisp and well placed ornamentation. Out…
Anika Hutschreuther classical guitar concert with works by Barrios, Bach, Machado, and Ponce. This comes via Siccas Guitars and their YouTube channel but you can also follow her YouTube channel as well. Amazing performance by Hutschreuther with a clean and direct but well paced and…
Thomas Viloteau performs Due Canzoni Lidie by Italian guitarist and composer Nuccio D’Angelo (b.1955). This comes via Viloteau’s fantastic YouTube channel. Mesmerizing performance and excellent control over the melodic lines and relentless accompaniment figure. Plus some intense textures near the end. This comes from his newest…
Gaspar Sanz Collection Volume 1 – PDF Sheet Music for Classical Guitar. From Instrucción de música sobre la Guitarra Española for Baroque guitar. Comes with both a notation edition with left hand fingering and a separate tab edition. This is…
Nikolai Studenikin performs the Fuga from Violin Sonata No.2, BWV 1003 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on a 2022 Toby Rzepka classical guitar. This comes via Siccas Guitars and their YouTube channel but you can also visit Studenikin’s YouTube as well. Wonderful playing by Studenikin with a…
Canadian guitarist Adam Cicchillitti performs Sonata, Op.61 (1931) by Joaquin Turina (1882–1949). This comes via Cicchillitti’s YouTube channel with video/audio work by Drew Henderson. Movements: I. Allegro – Allegretto tranquillo; II. Andante; III. Allegro vivo. Great playing by Cicchillitti with some excellent pacing and contrasts between…
Rafael Aguirre performs the guitar concerto Fantasía para un gentilhombre by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999) at the Teatro Monumental in Madrid with the Spanish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra and José Luis López Antón. This comes via his YouTube channel. Wonderful playing by Aguirre and…
Q&A Lesson: Slurs (Hammer-ons, Pull-offs) on Classical Guitar. Thanks to all my patrons and supporters who submitted questions. If you enjoyed this lesson please consider supporting the site. If you are looking for organized slur exercises you might check out my full technique…
Marcello Fantoni performs La Clochette Op.325, Fantaisie pour la Guitare sur un Thème de Paganini by Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841) on a period François René Lacôte, 1820 guitar. This comes via Edoardo Lambertenghi’s excellent YouTube channel. La Clochette is based on the theme from Rondo à…
Tariq Harb performs Sevilla, Suite Española, Op. 47, No.3 by Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909). This comes via Harb’s fantastic YouTube Channel. I don’t post very much Albeniz on the site but Harb’s playing is a perfect match to the repertoire in this performance. Great…