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, there are many curriculums for classical guitar, although many of them such as the RCM Exams are only basic exam systems…
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? To start learning classical guitar you will need a guitar, footstool or support, and a method book. Ideally you’d also have…
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…
Woodside Guitar Support Review
The Woodside Support is a highly adjustable guitar support with an excellent design and quality craftsmanship. It feels secure, stable, and comfortable. It also has varying degrees of guitar mobility…
Andrew Wilder Plays Partita for Guitar, Op. 34 by Rautavaara
Classical guitarist Andrew Wilder performs Partita for Guitar, Op. 34 by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016). This comes via Wilder’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Amazing performance by Wilder with everything…
La Rêveuse Play Adagio by Carl Friedrich Abel (archlute and viol)
La Rêveuse with Benjamin Perrot (archlute) and Florence Bolton (viola da gamba) perform Adagio in D minor (Drexel manuscript) by Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787). This comes via La Rêveuse on…