Extensions
Extensions The ol’ one finger per fret rule is well and good for a while but soon enough you will find yourself stretching out for that extra fret. An extension is simply when a left [...]
Identify chords in your music
Finding chords in pieces - C G, G7 D7 Chords are one of the brilliant things on the guitar that makes it so popular. Chords are pretty easy to get up and running, and with [...]
Rest Stroke Technique on the Classical Guitar
The rest stroke, also known as apoyando, produces a full and powerful sound, and differs from the free stroke in its follow through. Whereas the free stroke moves the finger through the air, clearing the [...]
Free Stroke Technique
Free stroke, also known as tirando, is the most commonly used stroke in classical guitar technique. It can produce a variety of sounds and dynamics, while using very little energy from the right hand. Tirando [...]
Sight Reading on the Classical Guitar
Sight Reading on the Classical Guitar This article will discuss sight reading on the classical guitar. We break down what make sight reading so difficult on our instrument, and why sight reading is so important. [...]
Sight Reading 1 Beginner Steps
Sight reading is an important skill that should be developed from an early stage. In level 1, we are beginners, and so we will approach sight reading with a realistic set of goals, and [...]