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Amplification and Classical Guitar: The Search for Natural Colors

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Fretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars

Concierto de Aranjuez Composer Rodrigo with article author Graham Wade

The Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’

Guitar Tips Aduilt Beginners How To Start Playing Guitar Beginning Guitar Classical Lesson

It’s Never Too Late to Start: Starting to Play Guitar as an Adult has Unique Challenges—and Opportunities

To those of you either struggling to learn guitar as an adult or returning to it later in life—no, you most certainly haven’t left it too late to achieve something remarkable. Read More

The History of the Modern Classical Guitar and its Deep Iberian Roots

Significant developments in classical guitar design and technique flourished in Spain during the past few centuries, but the story began many years—perhaps millennia—earlier. Read More

Video Pick of the Week

Video Pick of the Week: John Williams and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla Play Vivaldi’s ‘Concerto for Lute in D Major’

John Williams is one of the all-time great classical guitarists, a player who has managed to stay relevant and near the top of his game for more than 60 years now! Read More

Video Pick of the Week: Katarzyna Smolarek Plays Barrios’ ‘Vals Op. 8, No. 3’

It’s been while since we’ve had a Barrios “Pick,” and this Vals has long been a personal favorite...

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Music to Play

Music to Play: ‘Prelude No. 4’ by Blue Yates

From the Fall 2017 issue of Classical Guitar Click here to download a PDF of Prelude No. 4.... Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Menuet’ by Franz Schubert (arr. Tárrega)

This Classical guitar piece was featured in many recitals by Segovia both in the programme and as an encore. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Golden Crown Polka’ by George Bender

This is a turn of the century Polka (1889) written by George Bender for the guitar. Read More

Music to Play: Exotic Balkan Sounds and Rhythms from Tanja Miric

After studying classical guitar in elementary music school and high school in her native Bosnia, Tanja Miric moved... Read More

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