I have Mauro Giuliani’s Studies for Guitar op 1a. The exercises for the LH are similar and I use them as part of a 15 min/15 min/15 min practise session (as you suggested in a previous podcast). Will these also work as LH preparation exercises?
Yes, there are a great number of exercises in Giuliani’s book (such as nos. 3 and 4 for left hand) that would be great work for left-hand preparation (and the chromatic octaves exercise Simon presents is similar to some of Giuliani’s own).
Haha! Yes, Zoran definitely is a candidate for best hair in classical guitar, haha (Judicael Perroy is up there too!). He also uses excellent LH preparation in his playing. An excellent musician in all regards.
Thanks Simon,
This exercise looks like it will help develop left hand finger independence as well as preparation – not at all easy but so necessary. Back to work….
Bob
Indeed it will, Bob! Keep up the hard work!
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
Hi Simon,
I have Mauro Giuliani’s Studies for Guitar op 1a. The exercises for the LH are similar and I use them as part of a 15 min/15 min/15 min practise session (as you suggested in a previous podcast). Will these also work as LH preparation exercises?
David
Hi David,
Yes, there are a great number of exercises in Giuliani’s book (such as nos. 3 and 4 for left hand) that would be great work for left-hand preparation (and the chromatic octaves exercise Simon presents is similar to some of Giuliani’s own).
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
Thank you for such a great exercise, Simon! Can’t wait to put it into my daily practice!
Thanks, Kari! Hope you enjoy it!
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
hi Simon,
thanks, Very helpful video going to the next level
Trying to get rid of old habits of not preparing my left hand accurately
Hi Joannes,
Old habits can indeed be hard to break, but this exercise really will prove quite helpful with perseverance. Keep up the hard work!
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
Thanks, Simon. I like this so much I’ve added it to my daily practice.
-Jeff
Thanks, Jeff! Glad to hear!
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
Wow, what a workout…thank you Simon.
Very useful refresher and workout — thanks.
I think this is a fine example of elegant and efficient LH preparation, performed by the guy with the best hair in classical guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URp8l8DMtj8&list=RDURp8l8DMtj8
Adrian
Hi Adrian,
Haha! Yes, Zoran definitely is a candidate for best hair in classical guitar, haha (Judicael Perroy is up there too!). He also uses excellent LH preparation in his playing. An excellent musician in all regards.
Peace,
Dave B (CGC team)
This is really helpful. I happened to be working on Bourree and I have that exact problem. Thank you Simon!