Question: What is the best way to learn a new piece on classical guitar? Answer Summary: There are many variables involved in learning a new piece such as understanding the composition itself, the guitar techniques involved, and the comprehension and skill…
A lesson on right hand fingering using case studies No.58-65 which focuses on voice separation and thumb use. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria…
A lesson on right hand fingering using case studies No.54-57 which focuses on playing across the strings. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for…
Question: How do I get a beautiful right hand tone on classical guitar? I notice a “twangy “ sound when my finger strikes the guitar string a certain way, but a mellower sound when striking from a different position, but…
A lesson on right hand fingering using case studies No.46-53 which focuses on finger alternation choices. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying…
Question: How do I play rest stroke thumb with free stroke fingers at the same time on classical guitar? Variant: How do I play free stroke thumb with rest stroke fingers? Answer Summary: The ability to play each technique separately…
A lesson on right hand fingering for common textures using case studies No.41-45. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying fingering choices and…
A lesson for classical guitar on feel vs logic in regards to right hand fingering choice. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying…
A lesson for classical guitar on Spot Fingering in regards to regulating specific right hand fingering to isolated spots while applying broad concepts for most of the repertoire. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and…
A lesson on voice separation in regards to deciding right hand fingering for on classical guitar. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying…
A lesson on deciding right hand fingering for arpeggio patterns over five or six strings in both ascending and descending situations on classical guitar. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims…
Question: How can I improve my slurs (hammer-ons, pull-offs) on classical guitar? Answer Summary: Improving your slurs should begin with a review and examination of good guitar positioning and left hand hand alignment followed by accuracy and relaxation exercises. Once…