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Beginner Technique Routine for Classical Guitar

This routine is from my new book Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios. The 122 page book includes: Practice Routines, Tips, 100 Open String Exercises, 120 Giuliani Arpeggios, Scales, Slur Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, and…

Etude Op.1, Part 3, No.1 by Mauro Giuliani (Free PDF)

Etude (Maestoso) Op.1, Part 3, No.1 by Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829) – Sheet Music for Classical Guitar. Free notation edition or Notation + TAB, Modern Fingering, PDF Download. Level: Intermediate (Grade 5 or 6). Youtube Lesson Link. Free Notation Only Edition Etude Op.1,…

Lesson: Help with 4th finger Slurs and Alignment

Trouble with 4th finger slurs (hammer-ons, pull-offs) and alignment on classical guitar? Here’s a lesson that should help. I take a look at a perfect finger placement first and follow it with the slur, it does wonders! YouTube Lesson Link.…

Lesson: Speed and Movement with Matthew McAllister

Matthew McAllister demonstrates an exercise which helps develop speed and movement on classical guitar. This comes via his amazing YouTube channel where he’s posted a number of other great lessons. Nice combination exercise here that places an extra check on speed…

Recercar by Dalza (Free PDF)

Recercar by Joan Ambrosio Dalza (fl. 1508) – Free PDF Sheet Music and Tab includes two editions: Notation Only & Notation with modern TAB. Sheet Music for Classical Guitar, PDF Download. Level: Early-Intermediate (Grade 3). All fingering and tab for 3rd…

Ave Maria by Schubert for Guitar (Lesson and PDF)

Ave Maria for Guitar by Franz Schubert (1787–1828). – PDF sheet music and tab for classical guitar. Includes a notation-only edition and a tab edition. The level is early-intermediate (approximately Grade 4). Sheet Music or TAB Edition from my store: Ave…

Lesson: Playing Legato and Musical Melodies

A lesson on playing legato melodies on classical guitar. Four main areas are discussed: Left hand legato technique, right hand legato technique, dynamic shaping, and phrasing. The piece I’m playing in the video is Kean O’Hara by O’Carolan from my…

Folias by Gaspar Sanz (Lesson & PDF)

Folias by Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710) for Classical Guitar. PDF download. Includes two editions: Notation only edition and Notation & TAB edition. Early Intermediate level (grade 4). Gaspar Sanz is one of the most beloved Spanish guitar composers of the Baroque…

How to String a Classical Guitar

How to Change Classical Guitar Strings

How to string a classical guitar This is a lesson and guide to changing or replacing the strings on your classical or nylon string guitar. Classical and flamenco guitars have six strings, the three bass strings look like wound metal,…

Mr. Dowland’s Midnight by John Dowland

Mr. Dowland’s Midnight by John Dowland (1563-1626). PDF Sheet Music and Video for Classical Guitar. Includes both a notation-only edition with left hand fingering and a tab edition. The level is Early-Intermediate (Grade 4). This work is found in the Margaret…

Sor Study Op.35, No.18 – Free PDF and Lesson

Sor Study Op.35, No.18 Andantino by Fernando Sor (1778–1839). PDF sheet music for classical guitar. Free notation edition and premium tab edition. The level is intermediate (Grade 5). Free PDF Notation Edition  TAB Edition (PDF) Fernando Sor is one of the…

Learn Classical Guitar for Beginners

Learn classical guitar for beginners. This page helps you understand how to learn classical guitar in a step by step progression of beginner lessons leading to an intermediate level. Remember to watch all the video lessons, tutorials, diagrams, and photos…