Finnish lutenist Tuomas Kourula performs La Mascarade by Robert de Visée (1655-1733) on theorbo via the Turku Early Music Society and their YouTube channel. Nice performance by Kourula with a great rhythmic feel and sound in that fantastic performance spot.…
A review and demo of the SonoFlex Instrument Microphone from CLOUDVOCAL. This is a small Cardioid condenser mic on a gooseneck that can be mounted on a variety of instruments making it a versatile option for a number of situations.…
Question: How do I position the classical guitar? You want the guitar at approximately a 45 degree angle with the headstock around eye level. You also should have four contact points at the chest, arm, and legs. But there are…
Italian classical guitarist Giulio Tampalini performs Six pieces brèves (dedicated to Angelo Gilardino) by Hungarian composer Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000). This comes via his YouTube channel. Great performance by Tampalini of this excellent work filled with so much motivic interest. You can find the filming locations in…
Question: Is there a curriculum for classical guitar? Yes, there are many curriculums for classical guitar, although many of them such as the RCM Exams are only basic exam systems rather than full curriculums. This is Classical Guitar and Werner…
Finnish guitarist Patrik Kleemola performs Minuetto from Sonata Op. 25 by Fernando Sor (1778–1839) on an original René Lacote from 1839. This comes via Kleemola’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Great performance by Kleemola with an excellent balance of crisp rhythm with beautiful phrasing and pacing. He has…
The amazing Liying Zhu performs Five Bagatelles for Guitar by English composer Sir William Walton (1902-1983). This video comes from the amazing GuitarCoop and their fantastic YouTube Channel. I am always impressed by Zhu’s playing with beautiful phrasing and the contrast between her silky legato…
Question: Where do I start when learning classical guitar? To start learning classical guitar you will need a guitar, footstool or support, and a method book. Ideally you’d also have a teacher but there are online options which you can…
Study No.5, Op.40 by Leonard Schulz (1813-1860) from Exercises and Studies for the Guitar, “The Indispensable”. PDF sheet music for classical guitar with performance and lesson video. Comes with both a notation edition with left hand fingering and a separate tab edition. The level is…
The Woodside Support is a highly adjustable guitar support with an excellent design and quality craftsmanship. It feels secure, stable, and comfortable. It also has varying degrees of guitar mobility while attached. It uses a reliable clamp system making it…
Classical guitarist Andrew Wilder performs Partita for Guitar, Op. 34 by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016). This comes via Wilder’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Amazing performance by Wilder with everything from rapid virtuosity to beautiful phrasing. I really appreciated his…