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Sagreras Lección No. 4 for Classical Guitar
It is no secret that a note begins to die away the moment you pluck it on the classical guitar. And this can make not only legato but…
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Tárrega’s Estudio in E Minor for Classical Guitar
Francisco Tárrega's "Estudio in E minor" could well be mistaken for the equally popular "Romanza." Both pieces are in E minor with a soaring first-string melody above a…
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Españoleta by Gaspar Sanz for Classical Guitar
In 1674, a Zaragoza printer issued a new guitar manual. It was dedicated to Don Juan José de Austria, son of King Philip IV. Its author was Gaspar…
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Minuet in G by Bach/Petzold for Classical Guitar
For generations, the Minuet in G major carried the name of Johann Sebastian Bach. Its real composer was Christian Petzold, a Dresden organist who knew the Bach family…
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Maria Luisa by Sagreras for Classical Guitar
Maria Luisa is a mazurka by the Argentine guitarist and teacher Julio Sagreras. It features a singing melody that jumps across the fingerboard over a dance-like accompaniment. Maria…
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J.S. Bach’s Cello Prelude for Classical Guitar
Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 (BWV 1007) opens with a Prelude that has become one of the most recognized pieces ever written for solo strings. It has scored…
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3 Classical Guitar Rules Beginners Are Told to Follow (And Why They Exist)
There are several rules you may feel like you have to stick to as a beginner. But it's not always clear why you should stick to them. Here…
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The CGC 2026 Summer School: A Retrospective
Every year the CGC Team gathers with members of the Classical Guitar Corner community — a mix of members and non-members of CGC Academy — for an in-person…
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Gymnopedie No.1 by Satie for Guitar PDF + TAB
Download the PDF Sheet Music of Gymnopédie No.1 by Erik Satie for classical guitar
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Sí dolce è’l tormento by Monteverdi for Classical Guitar
Sí dolce è’l tormento (“How sweet is the torment”) is one of Monteverdi’s most enduring songs. Monteverdi stands at a turning point in music history, helping shape the…
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A Template for Learning Repertoire
Over the last fifteen years I’ve written numerous study guides for students at Classical Guitar Corner Academy. While each piece of repertoire has its own unique character, I’ve…
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Graded Studies for Classical Guitar by Simon Powis
The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar is my completely new revision of the graded curriculum for members of CGC Academy. It provides a structured pathway for beginners all…
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Year in Review: A Look Back at CGC in 2025
As we move from 2025 into 2026, let's have a look back on what has been another great year here at Classical Guitar Corner.
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In the Bleak Midwinter: A Classical Guitar Lesson
As the Christmas season approaches, many members of CGC Academy have asked to learn In the Bleak Midwinter. Written as a poem by Christina Rossetti and later set…
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What are grades in classical guitar music?
Grade 4 marks the introduction to intermediate playing. Students will now read confidently up to the 9th position and encounter less common time signatures. The focus shifts toward…
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Rubato in Classical Guitar Music
He who does not know how to steal Time by singing, does not know how to compose, nor how to accompany himself, and remains deprived of the best…
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Thomas Flippin: CGC Summer School 2025 Guest Artist
We are excited to announce our final guest artist for the CGC Summer School 2025: Thomas Flippin!
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