Michael Nicolella plays Piazzolla
Michael Nicolella performs Astor Piazzolla’s Primavera Portena (2007). Great arrangement and I love the little additions and tricks he throws in. Also really like the sound of the quick scale runs…
No. 3 – Left Hand Position Exercise: Horizontal Builder
No. 3 – Left Hand Position Exercise: Horizontal BuilderseBook link: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical GuitarFor beginner to intermediate classical guitaristsIncludes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tipsYouTube Video Link Check out more…
Tariq Harb Plays Villa-lobos, Giuliani, and Koshkin
The excellent Tariq Harb playing Villa-lobos, Giuliani, and Koshkin at a TEDx conference. Tariq Harb performs music by guitar giants; Villa-lobos, Giuliani and Koshkin. Harb is an internationally acclaimed and award…
Basic Left Hand Position Exercise (No.2 & 3)
Basic Left Hand Position and Alignment Exercises for Classical Guitar from my 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists. Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips,…
No.1 – Right Hand Walking Exercise (Alternation)
Lesson No. 1 – Right Hand Walking (Alternating) – From my pdf book 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar for beginner to intermediate classical guitarists. Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips,…
Matthew McAllister plays Weiss
Matthew McAllister was just in Victoria and gave some great advice and tips to my students. So grateful for his sharing and care for the music. Matthew has a real…
Miscelanea Guitar Quartet Plays Apophis by Marios Joannou Elia
The Miscelanea Guitar Quartet via Aesthis Records have been putting out very high quality videos with some great playing. For this one they are playing Apophis by Marios Joannou Elia. It’s nice to actually…
Luthier Books for Guitar
After last week’s theme of “Instruments & Design” I’ve had a few people contact me regarding resources so I thought I’d just make a post. However, I don’t know too much about…
Elevated Fingerboards on Classical Guitars
Elevated Fingerboard (or raised fingerboard) is actually a bit of misleading name as it’s the top of the guitar that slopes down. Nevertheless, I will never go back to playing…
Sound Portals (soundports) for Classical Guitar
My experience with soundports: Sound portals are a bit strange at first because you’ll hear a whole new range of overtones, not to mention a volume increase while you play.…
Cedar vs Spruce Tops: tonewoods for classical guitar
Also see this page: Classical Guitars for Sale and Recommend Factory Guitars Since I’m a player and not a luthier I will fill out this article with quotes from reputable…
Gabriel Bianco plays Turina
Amazing playing by the excellent Gabriel Bianco . I love his clean playing, control over the sound, and highly expressive performance. He is great at pacing himself and making certain moments very…