Classical Guitar

Amplification and Classical Guitar: The Search for Natural Colors

Learn to Play J.S. Bach’s ‘Bourrée in E Minor’ for Guitar

For many classical guitar students, tackling the "Bourrée in E minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a rite of passage. 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

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The Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’

In this history of the classical guitar staple "Concierto de Aranjuez" we separate fact from fiction using composer Joaquín Rodrigo's own words. Read More

How To Develop a Good Tremolo on Classical Guitar

Learn how to develop good tremolo, is one of the most beautiful techniques of the classical guitar. It gives the impression of a sustained, shimmering note. Read More

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The Guitar Makers of Madrid

Superb classical and flamenco guitars are made in every corner of the world, yet no other country’s socio-cultural relationship to an instrument is as close as Spain’s is to the guitar. Read More

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Fretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars

Japanese luthiers were already building fine classical guitars in the 1960s and solving technical challenges that would soon make them major exporters well into the 1980s Read More

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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, it isn't too late to achieve something remarkable. Read More

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Music to Play

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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

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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Satie, Arr. Martin Grayson

The Reverie arranged here for classical guitar is Satie's penultimate piano piece dating from around 1920. Read More

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Luthiers & Guitars

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Fretwork: Luthier James Lister Blends Old and New Approaches

From the Fall 2016 issue of Classical Guitar | BY GUY TRAVISS James Lister’s interest in the classical... Read More

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Gernot Wagner: The Master Luthier on the Double-Top Movement and His Influences

From the Summer 2016 issue of Classical Guitar | BY THÉRÉSE WASSILY SABA Over the past 100 years,... Read More

Technique

Method: Gnattali’s Rhythmic Homage to Brazil

From the Winter 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY RHAYN JOOSTE Study V by Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988),... Read More

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Method: Mastering Barrios’ Arpeggios and more with Prelude to ‘La Catedral’

From the Spring 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY RHAYN JOOSTE La Catedral by Augustín Barrios (1885–1944) is... Read More

Sessions

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

When L.A.-based guitarist Ben Woods stopped by for Classical Guitar Sessions, we expected he might play something a...

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

Have you heard the music of Leo Brouwer played on a steel-string guitar? Don’t be surprised to hear...

Classical Guitar Sessions Presents Yuri Liberzon Playing Bach and Brouwer

Russian-born, Israeli-raised Yuri Liberzon has an impeccable pedigree as a guitarist: At the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns...

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2023 Guitar Foundation of America

Sponsored by the Guitar Foundation of America: International Convention and Competitions June 19 – 24, 2023 Join us...

Album Review: Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Johannes Tonio Kreusch Shine on ‘Manisero’

Carlos Barbosa-Lima tackled everything from Handel to Cole Porter to The Beatles, and regularly played jazz at a high level—but he was especially known for the unparalleled depth and sensitivity he brought to Latin and South American repertoire. Read More

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