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

Concierto de Aranjuez Composer Rodrigo with article author Graham Wade

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

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... Read More

chopin prelude no 7 arranged for classical guitar by francisco tarrega

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Prelude No. 7/F by Chopin (Arr. Tarrega)

In this classical guitar arrangement by Tárrega of Chopin's Prelude No. 7, don’t be afraid to play quietly as indicated, using the dynamic extreme sparingly. Read More

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Luthiers & Guitars

Ecuadorian Master Luthier Luis Uyaguari Uses Hand Tools and Designs His Own Guitar Molds

From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Gary Parks Almost 50 years ago, master luthier Luis Uyaguari Quezada, then an... Read More

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Classical Guitar Builder Joshia de Jonge on Experimentation and a Life of Lutherie

By Emile Menasché Joshia de Jonge has never known a world without the sights, smells, and sounds of... Read More

Technique

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Irina Kulikova: Injury Led to Health Awareness (INJURIES. RECOVERY. GUITAR)

When Irina Kulikova broke her arm at age 19, she developed an interest in the relationship between music and health: How to stay healthy as a musician, and how music can serve as medicine. Read More