We look at the costs of different levels of guitars to help you decide how much you should spend on upgrading your instrument. We consider your current level and your long term aspirations to advise you on making the right choice.
Staccato is a musical articulation that produces short, detached notes. In written music, staccato is indicated by a small dot placed directly above or below a note. Rather than allowing each note to ring freely into the next, the guitarist deliberately shortens the sound to create greater separation, clarity and rhythmic definition. On the classical…
This lesson will give you an overview of the apoyando technique. It will look at the specific position and movements required to play with apoyando. If you are new to the guitar, I strongly recommend you read this article on posture before continuing with this lesson. There are some important concepts discussed in that lesson which will…
This lesson will give you an overview of the tirando technique. It will look at the specific position and movements required to establish a good tirando technique. If you are new to the guitar, I strongly urge you to read this article on posture before continuing with this lesson. There are some important concepts discussed in that…
Learn the basic classical guitar left hand position and technique. An essential lesson for anyone who wants to learn how to play classical guitar and those who need help with their hand position.
Learn how to play with correct classical guitar posture. This lesson will help you to establish a guitar posture that allows freedom of movement for your hands without causing injury.
Is it better to take guitar lessons or teach yourself? We look at the pros and cons of each method of learning to play the guitar.
Understand classical guitar vibrato. Learn how to play using an effective vibrato technique by understanding the core principles.
Super quick lesson on left and right hands for guitarists. Learn the names of the fingers on each hand as well as the function of each hand as a whole.