Classical Guitar

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

The effect of parallel fifths has a tendency to compromise the independence of the two parts. Even still, composers from Sor to Hendrix have used it to great effect. Read More

Composer and classical guitarist Heitor Villa-Lobos with guitar

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

Villa-Lobos' "Introduction to the Choros" (1929) should be considered a groundbreaking work; it demonstrates that the guitar can be effective in an orchestral setting. Read More

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

The 2021 New York Guitar Festival marked the legacy of the late, great classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream with 3 online concerts per day July 14–20. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)

From the Classical Guitar archives, this is a 1922 setting of a most famous piece by Franz Schubert, "Moment Musical," transcribed by Francisco Tárrega. Read More

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Strathallan’s Lament (arr. Michael Clayton)

Strathallan's Lament, (traditional, Robert Burns), is a superb example of this style. It is arranged here for classical guitar by Michael Clayton. Read More

Classical Guitar Video Pick: Changsha Winner Huaicong Mu Plays Regondi’s Bellini Variations

Watch the great young Chinese guitarist Haicuong Mu play Giulio Regondi's variations on themes from Bellini's opera "I Montecchi e Capuletti" Read More

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New York Guitar Festival 2021 Honors Classical Guitar Giant Julian Bream with Free Online Series

The New York Guitar Festival is presenting a star-studded online tribute to Julian Bream July 14–20, 2021 on its YouTube channel. Read More

The Absolute Beginner Guitarist’s Guide to Sight-Reading

Sight reading on guitar is a useful skill that is indispensable for many musicians. It's like a quick Polaroid picture rather than a considered portrait. Read More

Classical guitarist Carlotta Dalia of Italy

GFA 2021 Semifinalists Announced: 12 Players from 9 Countries!

On June 27, the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) announced the 12 semifinalists for 2021 for its prestigious International Concert Artist Competition Read More

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ’Romanza’ by Grieg (Tr. Tárrega)

The fingering for this Edvard Grieg "Romanza" transcription by Francisco Tárrega uses some long reaches on the left hand. Read More

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Stories

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

The Classics

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Strathallan’s Lament (arr. Michael Clayton)

Watch

Classical Guitar Video Pick: William Kanengiser Plays Fernando Sor’s ‘Grand Solo’

Classical Guitar Video Pick: Changsha Winner Huaicong Mu Plays Regondi’s Bellini Variations

Classical Guitar Video Pick: Pavel Steidl Plays Losy’s ‘Suite in G Major’

Sessions

Gretchen Menn Plays Leo Brouwer’s ‘Etude No. 6‘ on a Custom Santa Cruz PJ Parlor Guitar

Classical Guitar Sessions: ‘Flametal’ Guitarist Ben Woods Plays Foo Fighters & A Rumba

‘Classical Guitar Sessions’ Presents Matthew Fish Playing Music by Johannes Möller

Stories

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Strathallan’s Lament (arr. Michael Clayton)

Classical Guitar Video Pick: Changsha Winner Huaicong Mu Plays Regondi’s Bellini Variations

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Honors Classical Guitar Giant Julian Bream with Free Online Series

The Absolute Beginner Guitarist’s Guide to Sight-Reading

GFA 2021 Semifinalists Announced: 12 Players from 9 Countries!

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ’Romanza’ by Grieg (Tr. Tárrega)

Fretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars

The Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’

Amplification and Classical Guitar: The Search for Natural Colors

Towards the Holy Grail: A Short History of Guitar Methods