Lesson: C Major Scale in 6ths for Guitar
A lesson on a C Major Scale in Sixths – Scales in 6ths follow the pattern of the harmonized major scale (same as the scale in 3rds). In this lesson I talk about the technique involved in playing the scale,…
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Lesson: Prelude-Presto, Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 by Bach
Lesson: Prelude (Praeludio) and Presto from Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 by Bach Sheet Music, Tab, or Free Unfingered Edition Here’s the first lesson for my edition of the Suite in E Minor, BWV 996. In this video I…
Lesson: Alignment & Slur Exercise with Fixed Fingers
Alignment and Closed Slurs (using fixed fingers) – This is from page 84 in my technique book (link below). Place the indicated fixed fingers on the third string and hold down for the entire line. Do not play the fixed…
Lesson: C Major Scale in 3rds for Guitar
C Major Scale in 3rds, Two Octaves for Classical Guitar – This is from page 102 in my technique book (link below). Scales in thirds are great for your technique, musical knowledge, and practice routine. There are an endless number…
Marche Funêbre and Bolero by Bayer
Marche Funêbre and Bolero by Johann Gottfried Eduard Bayer (1822–1908). No. 21 and No.22 from his Guitarreschule. Free PDF Sheet Music or Premium Tab for Classical Guitar. Left hand fingering. Level: early-intermediate (Grade 3-4). These two works are from German composer…
Lesson: Cavatina from The Deer Hunter by Stanley Myers
The excellent Gohar Vardanyan (via sponsor Strings by Mail) performs and gives a lesson on Cavatina from The Deer Hunter by Stanley Myers. You can find the sheet music via Amazon. Some more info on the song via Wikipedia: “Cavatina” is a…
Tips and Rhythm Exercises on Open Strings No.1-60
This Lesson is on Rhythm Tips and Exercise No. 1-60 from my Classical Guitar Method Book Volume 2. This lesson goes over how to practice counting rhythms, approaching rhythms, and then through 60 exercises that cover a variety of time…
Method Vol.2: Shifting Positions, Feng Yang Flower Drum, El Noi de la Mare, Canaries or the Hay, Captain O’Kane
This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for Shifting Positions, Feng Yang Flower Drum, El Noi de la Mare, Canaries or the Hay, Captain O’Kane (Pages 41-44). The lesson for Feng Yang Flower Drum starts at 4:30…
Method Vol.2: 3rd & 5th Position Notes, Exercise 1-10, Joy to the World
This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for 3rd & 5th Position Notes, Exercise 1-10, and Joy to the World (Pages 35-39). The lesson for Joy to the World starts at 10:07 mins. Be sure to…
Method Vol.2: F Major and Melody by Mertz
This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for F Major (Page 29) including the scales and chord progressions. The lesson for the Melody by Mertz (Page 30) starts 3:47 mins. The Be sure to watch the whole…
Method Vol.2: D Minor, Riguadon by Rameau, Leccion No.55 by Sagreras
This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for D Minor (Page 31) including the scales and chord progressions. The lesson for the Riguadon by Rameau (Page 32) starts 4:10 mins. The lesson for Leccion No.55 by Sagreras on…
Method Vol.2: A Major, Minuet by Handel, Leccion No.54 by Sagreras, Bound for S. Australia
This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for A Major (Page 25) including the scales and chord progressions. The lesson for the Minuet by Handel (Page 26) starts 3:40 mins. The lesson for Leccion No.54 by Sagreras (Page…