Classical Guitar

Explore interviews, profiles, and other stories from the Classical Guitar archives – dating back to 1982.

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Gavotte by J.S. Bach (Arr. S. Kenyon)

In this trio arrangement by Stephen Kenyon, less experienced players will find this setting fits on the fingerboard without undue difficulty. Read More

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Little Lullaby’ by Adrian Ingram

This piece features an interesting mixture of chord textures for the less advanced player. Read More

isaac Albeniz and guitar sheet music for "Cadiz"

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Cadiz’ by Albéniz (Arr. David Hill)

The BBC broadcast this work played by Ricardo Viñes who was apparently Albéniz's favourite interpreter. Certain features are marked and should be given attention. Read More

Scales on Classical Guitar: Setting the Foundation

Scale practice is commonly thought to have one essential function: the development of speed. But there is so much more to be gained from work on scales. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

This fine Sonata is in the original key; the staccato indications were given on the keyboard version. Read More

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)

For the more advanced duo this Reverie by Claude Debussy contains many fine chord textures. Read More

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking/Furlough O’Carolan’ (arr. Zoe-Anne Watley)

The interest in this famous “harper” has grown in recent years and this tuneful, rhythmic piece fits very neatly on the guitar. Read More

classical guitar music Beethoven "andante"

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Andante’ by Beethoven (tr. Pascual Roch)

Edited by Neil Smith This famous Beethoven theme is from the Roch Method for Guitar. I have left...

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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: ‘Dolly (Berceuse)’ by Fauré (arr. Peter Newbery)

Edited by Neil Smith Guitar 1 has some high passagework here. In particular, bars 67–70; here in the...

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Stories

Classical Guitar Albums: Thomas Athanaselos’ South American Journey; Italian and French Romantic Guitar from Pascal Valois

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Gavotte by J.S. Bach (Arr. S. Kenyon)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Little Lullaby’ by Adrian Ingram

The Classics

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Gavotte by J.S. Bach (Arr. S. Kenyon)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Little Lullaby’ by Adrian Ingram

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Cadiz’ by Albéniz (Arr. David Hill)

Watch

Video Pick of the Week: The Kupinski Guitar Duo Plays Albéniz’s ‘Asturias’

Video Pick of the Week: Karmen Štendler Plays Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne No. 1’

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

The Classics

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Gavotte by J.S. Bach (Arr. S. Kenyon)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Little Lullaby’ by Adrian Ingram

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Cadiz’ by Albéniz (Arr. David Hill)

Scales on Classical Guitar: Setting the Foundation

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Sonata in E minor’ by Scarlatti (arr. Stanley Yates)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking/Furlough O’Carolan’ (arr. Zoe-Anne Watley)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Andante’ by Beethoven (tr. Pascual Roch)

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

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Dolly (Berceuse)’ by Fauré (arr. Peter Newbery)

Classical Guitar Albums: Thomas Athanaselos’ South American Journey; Italian and French Romantic Guitar from Pascal Valois

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Gavotte by J.S. Bach (Arr. S. Kenyon)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Little Lullaby’ by Adrian Ingram

Video Pick of the Week: The Kupinski Guitar Duo Plays Albéniz’s ‘Asturias’

Scales on Classical Guitar: Setting the Foundation

Fretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars

Sabrina Vlaskalic’s Early Struggles Give Way to New Confidence

Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Cadiz’ by Albéniz (Arr. David Hill)