Bradford Werner
Is there a curriculum for classical guitar?
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…
Patrik Kleemola Plays Minuetto, Op.25 by Sor
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…
Liying Zhu Plays Five Bagatelles by Walton
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…
Where do I start when learning classical guitar?
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 Schulz
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…
Woodside Guitar Support Review
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…
Andrew Wilder Plays Partita for Guitar, Op. 34 by Rautavaara
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…
La Rêveuse Play Adagio by Carl Friedrich Abel (archlute and viol)
La Rêveuse with Benjamin Perrot (archlute) and Florence Bolton (viola da gamba) perform Adagio in D minor (Drexel manuscript) by Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787). This comes via La Rêveuse on YouTube (go subscribe). La Rêveuse is a French chamber group,…
Zsombor Sidoo Plays Partita No.1, BWV 1002 by Bach
Hungarian classical guitarist Zsombor Sidoo performs Partita No.1, BWV 1002 for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This comes via Sidoo’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Fantastic performance with a crisp and clear rhythmic cohesion. Each movement showcases his excellent…
Technique Endurance Exercises for Classical Guitar
Technique endurance or looping exercises for classical guitar are an excellent way to add a challenge to a technique you feel confident with. However, do not add endurance exercises to a technique you are still learning as you do not…
Simon Farintosh Plays Maцi by Kuhn
Canadian guitarist Simon Farintosh performs Maцi by Canadian composer Liam Kuhn on an 8-string guitar. This comes via Simon’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Nice performance by Farintosh with a great sense of space. I also really enjoy hearing the extended range from the 8 string. As he mentioned…