lessons

Lesson: C Major Scale in 6ths for Guitar

A lesson on a C Major Scale in Sixths – Scales in 6ths follow the pattern of the harmonized major scale (same as the scale in 3rds). In this lesson I talk about the technique involved in playing the scale,…

Lesson: Alignment & Slur Exercise with Fixed Fingers

Lesson: Alignment & Slur Exercise with Fixed Fingers

Alignment and Closed Slurs (using fixed fingers) – This is from page 84 in my technique book (link below). Place the indicated fixed fingers on the third string and hold down for the entire line. Do not play the fixed…

Lesson: C Major Scale in 3rds for Guitar

C Major Scale in 3rds, Two Octaves for Classical Guitar – This is from page 77 in my technique book (link below). Scales in thirds are great for your technique, musical knowledge, and practice routine. There are an endless number…

Tips and Rhythm Exercises on Open Strings No.1-60

This Lesson is on Rhythm Tips and Exercise No. 1-60 from my Classical Guitar Method Book Volume 2. This lesson goes over how to practice counting rhythms, approaching rhythms, and then through 60 exercises that cover a variety of time…

Method Vol.2: F Major and Melody by Mertz

This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for F Major (Page 29) including the scales and chord progressions. The lesson for the Melody by Mertz (Page 30) starts 3:47 mins. The Be sure to watch the whole…

Method Vol.2: D Major, Le Petit Rien by Couperin, La Volte

This lesson comes from my Method Book Volume 2. Below is the lesson for D Major (Page 22) including the scales and chord progressions. The lesson for the Le Petite Rien by Couperin (Page 23) starts 5:16 mins. The lesson for La Volte on…