Rene Izquierdo’s Barre Exercise
One of the more difficult left-hand techniques on the classical guitar is the infamous barre technique. A tendency for many players when first learning the barre technique is to apply too much pressure in the [...]
Left Hand Position Exercise for Classical Guitar
If you have ever had challenges getting your left hand to stay in position or get your fourth finger to remain close to the fingerboard, this exercise will likely be helpful. It is simple in [...]
Classical Guitar Synchronization Exercise
Did you find this lesson useful? Do you have your own exercise that you use for synchronization practice? Let us know in the comments below...
Technique Tip: Left-Hand Accuracy
Accuracy with the left hand is an essential part of classical guitar technique. This exercise will improve your left-hand accuracy by training you to stay up on the fingertips while playing and to reduce excess [...]
Spot Practice
https://youtu.be/aLCcVW73yHQ How many of you use slow practice in your practice routine? Slow practice is a tried and true method for working through and solving all kinds of difficult passages in our repertoire. (Simon wrote [...]
What could you work on right now that would make the most difference?
It is a common misconception that more input (practice) creates more output (improvement). This is rarely the case. Instead of putting in more time I would encourage you to consider what type of work will [...]