Related lessons: how to structure your scale practice · moving into higher positions. Download your scales book 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 along. With each level we’ll … Read more
Related: The great Spanish guitarists. Romanza Guitar Lesson: Master Spanish Romance “Romanza”, also known by titles such as “Spanish Romance” and “Forbidden Games”, is one of the most iconic pieces in the classical guitar repertoire. This hauntingly beautiful composition, attributed to an anonymous composer, has captivated audiences for generations with its strong melodic line and … Read more
Lágrima is one of the most popular pieces for classical guitar. Written by Francisco Tárrega it is a romantic miniature that makes beautiful use of parallel thirds and tenths. The word Lágrima is Spanish for “teardrop” and Tárrega composed the piece in London while he was longing for his home country of Spain. It is … Read more
How to make your bass notes sing In this video Simon walks through how to make your bass notes sing. Sometimes in music we have glorious prominent melodies in the bass. And while our normal right-hand technique can make a nice clear bass tone. It doesn’t really compare to using rest stroke, vibrato, or nodal … Read more
It is important to develop strong control over left hand finger independence on classical guitar. This exercise from CGC Faculty Member Nicoletta Todesco will help in no time! This workout helps develop strong control over the left-hand fingers when facing repertoire that uses different voices and requires complicated left-hand finger preparation. This exercise can be … Read more
A phrase is a line of music that presents a complete idea. It is quite an ambiguous term, and there are many variations possible, however phrasing is crucial to making music as it tells us how notes relate to one another, rather than being isolated dots on a page. The concept itself is very familiar to us … Read more