Roland Dyens Plays Prelude/Improvisation
Roland Dyens in concert at the Guitar Salon International showroom in Santa Monica, CA, playing an improvisation, or prelude, to open the concert. He’s playing a 1956 Robert Bouchet classical…
Beginner Tremolo Exercise for Guitar
This is a new beginner video lesson for my ebook: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists (Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips). I’ve been meaning to…
Francisco Tárrega Sheet Music for Guitar
Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909) – PDF Sheet Music or Tab for Classical Guitar. Includes free video lessons and performances. “Historically Francisco Tárrega is of immense significance in the development of the…
Drew Henderson Plays Rodrigo
Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson plays the final movement of Tres Piezas Españolas by Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999). As usual the playing, video, and sound (all done by Henderson) are fantastic. Recorded…
Baroque Guitar for Smarties by Clive Titmuss
This is a guest post by guitarist & luthier Clive Titmuss Previously published on Classical Guitar Canada. Make sure to visit his website to see more of his work and…
Heike Matthiesen Plays Ángel Barrios
German guitarist Heike Matthiesen plays Arroyos De La Alhambra by Ángel Barrios (1882–1964) on her new Roy Fankhänel 2015. Ángel Barrios was a Spanish composer and concert guitarist. He was…
Thibault Cauvin: Then (14) and Now
The excellent Thibault Cauvin posted this old video of himself at 14 years old. Makes for an interesting introspective look at his development. Quotes are from video links listed below:…
Beginner Arpeggio Exercises & Lesson for Guitar
This is a new video lesson for my ebook: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists (Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips). I’ve been meaning to re-record…
Kevin Gallagher Plays Mompou
New York based guitarist Kevin R. Gallagher plays the Prelude from Suite Compostelana by Spanish composer and pianist Frederic Mompou (1893–1987). Fantastic performance with great phrasing and articulations. Also nice…
Harry Partch – Plectra and Percussion Dances
Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion DancesMusic of Harry Partch, Vol. 2Bridge Records, 2014 Listen to samples or buy on Amazon: Harry Partch: Plectra and Percussion Dances A big congratulations to…
Ekachai Jearakul plays Tedesco’s Quintetto Op.143
Thailand guitarist and 2014 GFA winner, Ekachai Jearakul, plays Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco’s (1895–1968) Quintetto for guitar and string quartet op.143 with the Perosi ensemble (M.Bianchi, M.Coco, M.Redegoso and C.Merlo).This is…
Writing for Guitarists by Composer Michael Karmon
This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonPreviously posted on Classical Guitar Canada. Most of my recent music was written for specific players. A guitarist’s personality, strengths, preferences, and life…