Improving Right-Hand Speed for Scales by Tariq Harb
A nice little lesson on right hand speed and preparation. I like how Tariq goes through how he practices rather than just the tips. I love these kind of casual…
Review: Prélude by Michael Sheridan
Prélude by Michael SheridanArtist Website: www.michaelsheridanmusic.com Buy or listen to samples via Amazon Album Repertoire:Montagne Ste Genevieve – Django Reinhardt (as performed by Stephane Wrembel)Cello Suite No 3 – J.S.…
Mourning Mist by Joseph M. Russo
Mourning Mist for Guitar and String Quartet by Joseph M Russo. The guitar adds a nice rhythmic and harmonic effect here as it shifts between melodic and harmonic sections. Video Link:…
Review: RCM Bridges Guitar Series (2011)
Update: See the new RCM Classical Guitar Series 2018 2011 RCM Bridges Guitar SeriesI went out and bought the entire collection of the 2011 Bridges Guitar Series by the Royal…
Frevo Guitar Duo plays Smørdal
Frevo Guitar Duo playing Snip-pets by Jan Martin Smørdal. The Frevo Guitar Duo consists of two Norwegian guitar players Pål Granum and Andreas Karlsen. Snip-pets was composed by Jan Martin Smørdal…
Review: Giovanni Antonio Terzi Arranged for Guitar by Vladimir Gorbach
Buy or Learn more via Amazon:Giovanni Antonio Terzi: Arranged for Classical Guitar From the Publisher (Mel Bay): These selected works by Giovanni Antonio Terzi represent a last flowering of the…
Left Hand Position Lesson for Classical Guitar
This is a visual reference guide for my students studying classical guitar. This set is focused on basic left hand technique for classical guitar. Just remember that this is a…
New Music Mondays: Strata-Motion by Richard Melkonian
This is the first post from a new category called “New Music Mondays” where contemporary music will be featured. New is the game and what better than a young composer…
Review: Complete Warm-Up for Classical Guitar by Gohar Vardanyan
Buy this book or learn more via Amazon From the publisher: This book contains short and concise exercises for use in a warm-up before practice or performance, and for general…
Is it ok to collapse the right hand fingertip joint when playing guitar?
Question from a reader: Is it ok to collapse the fingertip joint in the right hand when playing guitar? Answer: This is a debatable topic and I’ve seen professionals promote…
Matthew McAllister plays Scottish Lute Pieces
Another beautiful set of Scottish Lute works from the excellent Matthew McAllister. A musical and thoughtful player of the highest level, McAllister is one of a small handful of guitarists…