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Don't forget to sign up for the monthly ezine to get your free PDF music & videos - Just look right! Aug 21, 2010, How do you know whether the note is a flat or a sharp?I was wondering, how do I know whether a note on the fret board is a flat or a sharp, I especially wonder this when I'm going through scales, Could you Permalink -- click for full blog post "How do you know whether the note is a flat or a sharp?" Jul 28, 2010, genre independentProbably have to go with Andre Segovia 1st due to expression and mastery. Christopher Parkening who is considered one of Segovias greatest overal protege Permalink -- click for full blog post "genre independent" Jul 27, 2010, Two amazing ladiesI have just two favorite: Liona Boyd and Sharon Isben. Liona had the most amazing technique. I read she started guitar at age 14 and was giving concerts Permalink -- click for full blog post "Two amazing ladies" Jul 27, 2010, A wedding storyI started guitar when I was 16. My mom bought me an old Kalamazoo (Gibson). Lucky for I could read music and my fingers were in shape (I played viola). Permalink -- click for full blog post "A wedding story" Jul 16, 2010, Character PiecesHi, I have an Audition for a college music program. I have studied guitar for 7 years, but I have primarily played electric and must play classical guitar Permalink -- click for full blog post "Character Pieces" Jul 16, 2010, buying a classic guitarHi, I am a student and I have played classic guitar for about a year and my teacher told me that I have to change my guitar so I want to buy a good one Permalink -- click for full blog post "buying a classic guitar" Jul 16, 2010, Guitarafficionado657First, Segovia for his contribution to the worldwide recognition of the guitar as a classical solo instrument and for his still unique sense of 'interpretation' Permalink -- click for full blog post "Guitarafficionado657" Jul 16, 2010, From Metal to Rock to Jazz to Classical back again.I started out like every other guitarist trying to learn chords, and eventually songs by my favorite guitarists. Then I discovered, the local library where Permalink -- click for full blog post "From Metal to Rock to Jazz to Classical back again." Jul 4, 2010, Spanish song sitesI first got into Spanish guitar and shortly after, classical. While I'm enjoying your site, I'm also wondering if you know of any (preferably free) sites Permalink -- click for full blog post "Spanish song sites" Jul 4, 2010, Brasila Classical GuitarI would like to know the origin on a guitar that one of my family members has. It was bought in 1989 in Tampa, FL. It has a label inside the guitar Permalink -- click for full blog post "Brasila Classical Guitar" Jul 4, 2010, Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra in D majorHi I have been searching for sheet music for Vivaldi's Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra in D major Largo. There appear to be different arrangements Permalink -- click for full blog post " Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra in D major " Jul 4, 2010, FreakJohn Williams - flawless playing Ana Vidovic - beautiful, and she plays great Steven Pasero - just for his version of Greensleeves - fantastic Permalink -- click for full blog post "Freak" Jul 4, 2010, How the flu changed my lifeI was taught the piano as a child and studied music for a time before moving on to college. My background in music has always been classical, with a special Permalink -- click for full blog post "How the flu changed my life" Jun 22, 2010, 1st, 2nd , 3rd...etc positionsI do not understand what 1st position , 3rd position, 5th position etc. means. Been playing guitar forever, by ear and tabs. Just now learning to read Permalink -- click for full blog post "1st, 2nd , 3rd...etc positions" Jun 11, 2010, Singing Cowboy Guitar 1940'sI have a singing Cowboy Guitar from the 1940's. What is the value? if any? Hi Regina, I'm not sure of the monetary value but I'm sure there must be Permalink -- click for full blog post "Singing Cowboy Guitar 1940's" Jun 11, 2010, Guitars and matchesOn a recent documentary on the guitar, I saw a guitar manufacturer hold a lighted match in front of the sound hole, tap on the body of the instrument and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Guitars and matches" Jun 11, 2010, arpezh speedwhat's the best way to improve the speed of arpezh? or i,m apiando? Hi Mehdi, I've found the best way to practice apoyando is to perform short sharp Permalink -- click for full blog post "arpezh speed" Jun 11, 2010, musical symbols or signWhat do 1/2CII, CII, IV, CIV, 1/2CII, CV, 1/2CVII, 1/2CV, etc mean in classical guitar sheet music ??? Hi there, Those Roman numerals indicate the fret Permalink -- click for full blog post "musical symbols or sign " Jun 11, 2010, Differences between a classical guitar and a regular acousticHow can you tell the differences between a classical guitar and a regular acoustic? Hi Laney, I've answered this question before so perhaps it would Jun 11, 2010, Newbie to the world of classical guitar/musicHi all :) I was wondering if any one of you could advise me on the right approach of playing the classical guitar. As mentioned, I'm quite new to playing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Newbie to the world of classical guitar/music" May 28, 2010, classical guitar players1- john williams 2- julain bream 3- david russel Permalink -- click for full blog post "classical guitar players" May 28, 2010, 3D animator-Ida Presty -Alexandre Lagoya -Hopkinson Smith -elegance, sound, intelligence, emotion, strenght & fragilit Permalink -- click for full blog post "3D animator" May 24, 2010, Using the ScalesI am a complete beginner presently trying to learn the scales(major and minor) but I dont understand exaclty how I use them. Can you show me an example Permalink -- click for full blog post "Using the Scales" May 23, 2010, Best GuitaristEven Though he is not a classical guitarist, Jimi Hendrix is no doubt the BEST EVER Permalink -- click for full blog post "Best Guitarist" May 6, 2010, Barre Chords - How Do You Play Them?Barre chords should be fingered properly or you'll get dead notes... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Barre Chords - How Do You Play Them?" May 6, 2010, Narciso Yepes - A Spanish Guitar LegendNarciso Yepes is considered among the first rank of guitarists in the 20th century... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Narciso Yepes - A Spanish Guitar Legend" May 6, 2010, Waltz in E by CarcassiThis classical guitar Waltz in E by Carcassi will help develop your skill in using your thumb to play a melody line, develop your arpeggio playing and playing a shifting melody line on the E string... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Waltz in E by Carcassi" May 6, 2010, Waltz in C By Matteo CarcassiThis waltz in C major by Matteo Carcassi is a perfect example of his charm and warmth... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Waltz in C By Matteo Carcassi" May 6, 2010, Waltz By CarcassiThis Waltz by Carcassi will help develop your skill in playing an arpeggio and developing your strength when using the outer fingers of both hands on classical guitar... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Waltz By Carcassi" May 6, 2010, Villa-Lobos...Brazilian Musical LegendVilla-Lobos was the most popular and successful composer ever to come out of South America Permalink -- click for full blog post "Villa-Lobos...Brazilian Musical Legend" May 6, 2010, Vibrato - How Is It Achieved On Guitar?Vibrato is played more often with a lateral movement rather than a vertical one... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vibrato - How Is It Achieved On Guitar?" May 6, 2010, Trill - How To Trill On GuitarTo trill on guitar properly you need to know the best technique... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Trill - How To Trill On Guitar" May 6, 2010, Tremolo - How Is Tremolo Played On The Guitar?Tremolo, whilst difficult, is certainly attainable if you approach it in the right manner... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tremolo - How Is Tremolo Played On The Guitar?" May 6, 2010, Tarrega - Opening The Door For GenerationsTarrega, more than anyone else, extended the repertoire and developed the technique of classical guitar... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tarrega - Opening The Door For Generations" May 6, 2010, Alexandre Tansman - Musical MasterTansman was one of Poland's most cherished musicians... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alexandre Tansman - Musical Master" May 6, 2010, Study In E Minor - Melancholy Classical Guitar PieceThis Study in E Minor is written around well established common chord progressions in the E Harmonic Minor key... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Study In E Minor - Melancholy Classical Guitar Piece" May 6, 2010, Study In C by Giuliani - Free Guitar LessonThis Study in C by Giuliani is great for developing your thumb technique and maintaining drive and momentum... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Study In C by Giuliani - Free Guitar Lesson" May 6, 2010, Staccato - How To Use It On GuitarStaccato is a right hand technique that can be fun to play... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Staccato - How To Use It On Guitar" May 6, 2010, Sor - The Beethoven Of GuitarSor was indispensable to the development of the guitar... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sor - The Beethoven Of Guitar" May 6, 2010, Fernando Sor Waltz in GThis Sor waltz is a beautiful little miniature that contains many appealing musical nuances and lessons for classical guitar... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fernando Sor Waltz in G" May 6, 2010, Sneak Peaksneek peek Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sneak Peak" May 6, 2010, Slur Study in C by CarulliUse this slur study to practice and improve your left hand technique... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slur Study in C by Carulli" May 6, 2010, Sight Reading - Anyone Can Do It!Sight Reading is just a matter of daily practice and choosing your level wisely... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sight Reading - Anyone Can Do It!" May 6, 2010, Sicilienne by CarulliSicilienne by Ferdinando Carulli was based on an early ninteenth century style... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sicilienne by Carulli" May 6, 2010, Sharon Isbin - One Of The World's Foremost Classical GuitaristsSharon Isbin has a love of music and dedication to guitar that shines through... May 6, 2010, Andres Segovia - The Man Who Elevated The GuitarAndres Segovia was the driving force that made the classical guitar so popular today... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Andres Segovia - The Man Who Elevated The Guitar" May 6, 2010, Scarlatti Minuetto - Arrangement for Classical GuitarThis Scarlatti minuetto is an intoxicating little piece arranged for the classical guitar... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Scarlatti Minuetto - Arrangement for Classical Guitar" May 6, 2010, Gaspar Sanz - Pre-Eminent Baroque GuitaristSanz wrote some wonderful music that reflected both his education and skill as a musician but included the depth of his faith... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gaspar Sanz - Pre-Eminent Baroque Guitarist" May 6, 2010, Rujero By Gaspar SanzRujero is a wonderful, but not too difficult piece by Gaspar Sanz, to play on the classical guitar with its interesting melody, rhythm and ornamental grace notes... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rujero By Gaspar Sanz" May 6, 2010, Rodrigo - Light Through DarknessRodrigo was blinded at an early age but wrote music of such sublime beauty it added another dimension to the classical guitar repertoire... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rodrigo - Light Through Darkness"
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