Lesson: Open Position Scales Through the Circle of Fifths

This 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,…

Lesson: Variations and Ideas for Practicing Scales

This is from my 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,…

In the Woods by Toru Takemitsu

In the Woods by Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996). The three movements are: Wainscot Pond; Rosedale; and Muir Woods. The above video is Canadian guitarist Rob MacDonald via his excellent YouTube. This…

Barre Lessons and Exercises for Guitar

The following lessons focus on playing and practicing barre (bar, capo, car chords) on classical guitar. The first overview lesson covers a definition, context, and some exercises to help your…

Barre Lesson (Bar, Capo) and Exercises for Guitar

This exercise 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…

Tres Canciones Populares Mexicanas by Ponce

Tres Canciones Populares Mexicanas (Three Mexican Folksongs) by Manuel Ponce (1882-1948) has three song arrangements: La Pajarera; Por tí mi corazón; and La Valentina. I found this little write-up on…

Lesson: Open String Exercises & Arpeggios No. 72-100

This exercise 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…

John Cage Piano Music Arranged for Guitar

Piano Music Arranged for Guitarby John Cage, arranged by Aaron Larget-CaplanEdition Peters, 2017Sheet Music, Notation, 20 PagesBuy or Learn More at Edition Peters Also see his beautifully recorded album of…

Lesson: Open String Exercises & Arpeggios No. 36-71

This exercise 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…

Ana Vidovic plays Sonata Eroica by Giuliani

Ana Vidovic plays Gran Sonata Eroica, Op.150 by Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829) via the Lisker Music Foundation Concert Series on Youtube, Nichols Hall in Evanston, IL. I haven’t heard Vidovic for…

Lesson: Slur Exercises for Classical Guitar

This 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,…