The C Major scale
This is going to be our first scale and the C major scale is a great place to start. C major has no sharps and no flats and by learning the C scale in first [...]
String crossing and alternation
String crossing is an incredibly important fundamental of our technique. I am quite insistent on the importance of good string crossing because it is one of the most overlooked techniques by beginners and can [...]
Nail Shaping on the Classical Guitar
One of the reasons the classical guitar is such an intimate and personal instrument is because we are directly connected to the sound production through our nails and fingers. Unlike the piano, where a hammer [...]
Classical Guitar Practice Techniques
Practicing is an art unto itself. The most common trap that we all fall into is playing rather than practicing. As a fellow guitarist I have no doubt that we share the same passion, if [...]
Sor Study 8 Opus 6 – A look at suspensions, voice leading, and sequences
Study no.8 in Opus 6 in C major by Fernando Sor is a wonderful piece that really tests the refinement of our right hand. Balancing voices and creating long legato lines are two of the hardest [...]
Giuliani Allegro Lesson
Giuliani Allegro Lesson (Op.50, No.13) In this article we'll look at Allegro by Giuliani. This piece comes from Giuliani's Le Papillon, Op.50. Below you'll find a Study Guide so you can follow along with [...]