Lesson: Octaves in G Major by Giuliani

ByBradford Werner
2014

Octaves in G Major, No. 7, Op. 1 by Mauro Giuliani
From my PDF eBook: Ten Classical Etudes (Werner Guitar Editions)
Includes fingering, notation only & notation + TAB edition.
YouTube Video Performance and Lesson Link

Octaves are a real workout and great for the left hand position, finger independence, basic reach, stretches, shifts, and accuracy. Keep the left hand stable and let the fingers do all the moving. Do not change your hand position for every new octave shape. Play as legato as possible. Be careful to not injure yourself, take breaks and drink water.

Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and music publisher from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, musical ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 94,000 subscribers and 13 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for 16 years and freelanced in Greater Victoria for 20 years and now dedicates much of his time curating content online and helping connect the classical guitar community. See more at his personal website.