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Lesson: 4th Finger Position and Left Hand Alignment

Lesson: 4th Finger Position and Left Hand Alignment

A lesson for the left hand 4th finger (pinky) position and left hand alignment with common problems and solutions. I cover some general topics first and then give a tutorial on some exercises from my technique book. The four things…

Passacaille by Robert de Visée - Free PDF Sheet Music or Tab

Passacaille by Robert de Visée (PDF, Lesson)

Passacaille in E Minor by Robert de Visée (1655-1733) – From Livre de pièces pour la guitare (Paris, 1686), Suite in E Minor. Originally for Baroque guitar . Sheet Music arranged for Classical Guitar with either a Notation Edition or…

Lesson: Accomplish Small Goals and Feel Positive When Practicing

Lesson: Accomplish Small Goals and Feel Positive When Practicing (YouTube Lesson Link). A lesson on how to practice music: accomplishing small goals and feeling positive when practicing. It’s all about playing well and doing something to improve each day you…

Ejercicio No. 2 by Ferrer

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Ejercicio No. 2 from Colección 12a de Ejercicios, Op. 42 by José Ferrer…

Grade 3 Lesson: Lección No. 86 by Sagreras

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Lección No. 86 by Julio Sagreras (1879–1942) – YouTube Video Lesson Link –…

Payssanos, Greensleeves by Murcia (PDF, Lesson)

Payssanos (Greensleeves Theme) by Santiago de Murcia (1682-1739) – Originally for Baroque guitar. Sheet Music arranged for Classical Guitar with Notation-Only or Notation + TAB. Left hand fingering. PDF Download. The level is Intermediate (Approximately Grade 6). Sheet Music or…

Grade 3 Lesson: Study in C by Tarrega

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Study in C by Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) – YouTube Video Lesson Link –…

Grade 3 Lesson: Andantino, Op.44, No.3 by Sor

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Andantino, Op.44, No.3 by Fernando Sor (1778-1839) – YouTube Video Lesson Link –…

Grade 3 Lesson: Allegro, Op.50, No.10 by Giuliani

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Allegro, Op.50, No.10 by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) – YouTube Video Lesson Link –…

Grade 3 Lesson: Tanz by Fuhrmann

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Tanz – Supplement from Testudo Gallo Germanica by Georg Leopold Fuhrmann (1578-1616) –…

Grade 3 Lesson: Bella Gioiosa by Fabritio Caroso

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 3 – Seven pieces at the grade three level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Bella Gioiosa from Il Ballarion (Venice, 1581) by Fabritio Caroso (c.1526-1605) – YouTube…

Lesson: Practicing Right Hand Alone on Open Strings

Lesson: Practicing the Right Hand Alone on Open Strings

Lesson: Practicing the Right Hand Alone on Open Strings for Classical Guitar (YouTube Lesson Link). The right hand is often neglected in practice and this video addresses that issue. The main point is to have the right hand so organized…