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Footstool vs Guitar Support
The footstool vs guitar support debate is relatively new, but a consensus has emerged among guitar teachers. So should you use a footstool or a guitar support when…
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The Black Cockatoo (Flying Alone…) by Richard Charlton
Although The Black Cockatoo is a relatively recent addition to the guitar repertoire (it was written in 2008), it already carries the weight of a well-established work. It…
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Napoléon Coste Lesson 24
In this lesson we'll look at Lesson 24 by Napoléon Coste. This piece comes from Coste's revised edition of Sor's Method and has a beautiful melody in D…
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Classical Guitar Scales (5 Levels)
Approach classical guitar scales at 5 different levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced. You can download a free PDF copy of the Daily Scales book to follow…
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CGC Summer School 2023 Final Concert
I write to you on the evening of day 4 at the CGC Summer School and all of the participants are upstairs celebrating with a wine or two,…
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The A.I. Revolution in Music Education
Classical Guitar Corner was founded in 2010, which was a time that saw the rise of YouTube,“pro-sumer” recording gear, and easy website development. Starting out in the early…
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Mazurka (Duet) by Francisco Tárrega
The Mazurka (Duet) by Francisco Tárrega is one of two duets by Tárrega featured in our new Graded Duets for Classical Guitar book. Tárrega loved the mazurka dance…
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Villa-Lobos Prelude 4 Arpeggios
The p–i–m–a pattern has a natural flow, but that can also encourage the notes to rush together. Slow the pattern down and prepare the thumb and fingers on…
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Classical Guitar Fingernails
Classical guitar fingernails are a constant source of curiosity. Perhaps the most common question classical guitarists get asked is, “Can you show me your nails?” It’s an interesting…
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CGC NYC Summer Workshop 2022
June is usually a time for the CGC Community to gather for our international Annual Summer School. Unfortunately, however, we have had to cancel the Summer School for…
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Common Keys on Classical Guitar
In this video Simon walks you through the most common keys on classical guitar and why we hear these keys more frequently than others. To follow along, download…
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The Circle of Fifths
In this article we'll introduce you to the circle of fifths. What is it? Why is it useful? And how can you use it in your own music…
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Tone Colors on Classical Guitar
In this article I'd like to offer a beginner's guide to using tone colors on the classical guitar. Tone is one of the things that distinguishes our instrument…
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Justin Holland: Composer Showcase
In this article we continue our Composer Showcase series with Justin Holland. During the time of the great European 19th-century guitar pedagogues like Sor, Carulli, and Aguado, the…
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The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar: Grade 1
The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar: Grade 1 offers a step-by-step guide for beginners learning classical guitar. In this book we'll walk you through learning new notes, rhythms,…
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What is 6/8 time signature?
Many of the most well-known pieces of music on classical guitar are in 6/8 time signature. If time signatures are new to you, don't worry, we'll cover that…
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5 Things to Improve Performance
These are 5 tips that will help you improve your performance. These 5 things are not difficult to implement, and they don't have to do with guitar playing.…
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Emilia Giuliani: Composer Showcase
In this first in a series of composer showcase articles we'll look at Emilia Giuliani. Emilia Giuliani-Guglielmi was a composer, guitarist, and a daughter of the great Mauro…
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Early Guitar Cousins
Historically speaking, the classical guitar is a rather new instrument. The guitar has a rich family history. There are many early guitar cousins, so to speak, that preceded…
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