Is there a technique book for classical guitar?
Is there a technique book for classical guitar? Yes, the technique book is called Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios by Bradford Werner. It’s a full technique book…
Masi, Branno, Cardaropoli perform Aria Op.146 by Tedesco
Giovanni Masi (guitar),Elena Branno (Oboe), Raffaella Cardaropoli (cello) perform Aria Op.146 from Concerto da Camera by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968). This comes via the Omni Foundation online series and their Youtube channel (go subscribe). The technical…
Tuomas Kourula Plays La Mascarade by Visée on Theorbo
Finnish lutenist Tuomas Kourula performs La Mascarade by Robert de Visée (1655-1733) on theorbo via the Turku Early Music Society and their YouTube channel. Nice performance by Kourula with a…
Review: SonoFlex Instrument Microphone from CloudVocal
A review and demo of the SonoFlex Instrument Microphone from CLOUDVOCAL. This is a small Cardioid condenser mic on a gooseneck that can be mounted on a variety of instruments…
How do I position the classical guitar?
Question: How do I position the classical guitar? You want the guitar at approximately a 45 degree angle with the headstock around eye level. You also should have four contact…
Giulio Tampalini Plays Six pieces brèves by Farkas
Italian classical guitarist Giulio Tampalini performs Six pieces brèves (dedicated to Angelo Gilardino) by Hungarian composer Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000). This comes via his YouTube channel. Great performance by Tampalini of this excellent work filled with so…
Is there a curriculum for classical guitar?
Question: Is there a curriculum for classical guitar? Yes, This is Classical Guitar and Werner Guitar Editions have a structured curriculum for classical guitar that you can learn to play…
Patrik Kleemola Plays Minuetto, Op.25 by Sor
Finnish guitarist Patrik Kleemola performs Minuetto from Sonata Op. 25 by Fernando Sor (1778–1839) on an original René Lacote from 1839. This comes via Kleemola’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Great performance by Kleemola with an excellent balance…
Liying Zhu Plays Five Bagatelles by Walton
The amazing Liying Zhu performs Five Bagatelles for Guitar by English composer Sir William Walton (1902-1983). This video comes from the amazing GuitarCoop and their fantastic YouTube Channel. I am always impressed by Zhu’s playing…
Where do I start when learning classical guitar?
Question: Where do I start when learning classical guitar? If you are learning classical guitar for the first time I recommend you start with my free Method Book Volume 1…
Study No.5, Op.40 by Schulz
Study No.5, Op.40 by Leonard Schulz (1813-1860) from Exercises and Studies for the Guitar, “The Indispensable”. PDF sheet music for classical guitar with performance and lesson video. Comes with both a notation edition with…