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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…

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…

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…

Lesson: Speed and Relaxation on Guitar

Lesson: Speed and Relaxation on Classical Guitar

A lesson on speed and relaxation on classical guitar and exercises for practicing. These exercises are from my technique book Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios.  How to play faster or increase your tempos is a very common topic…

Lesson: Harmonics on the Classical 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 Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, and much…

Lesson: Basic Rasgueado 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 Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, and much…

Lesson: Scales in 3rds, 6ths, Octaves, and 10ths

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 Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, and much…

Lesson: Triadic Arpeggios

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 Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, and much…