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An Argument For Classical Guitar Tabs Vs Sheet Music
In the world of classical guitar, a blog post on tabs will spark at least a little controversy. However, I believe that I can make a case where tablature might be the preferred way to read music for classical guitar.
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Weekend Playlist (Revisited): Ricardo Cobo Lullaby Album
This weekend playlist is a bit different than usual. It is unusual because it features just one album. It is the album Lullaby by Ricardo Cobo.
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Review: Improving Your Guitar Playing Using Zoom H5
Using the Zoom H5 is one of the best ways musicians can improve is to record their own playing.
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Segovia Scales And Their Hinderances
No name brings more to the classical guitar conversation than Andrรฉs Segovia. Many consider him to be the ultimate teacher and student. Others question whether he hurt or helped a generation with homegrown techniques and advice. Certainly, he achieved his main life goal of bringing the guitar to the concert stage. Here, however, discusses the…
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Simplified View Of Guitar Right Hand Movements Playing Fingerstyle Guitar
Many times it is important to take a step back and observe the individual steps of the mechanism of firing the right hand (this is the usual plucking hand). By separating each element into simpler steps it is easier to identify problems in the execution. This by no means is an in-depth analysis of the…
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Student Performed the Vivaldi Guitar Concerto RV 93
I am going to take this opportunity to brag that recently a student of mine performed the Vivaldi Guitar Concerto RV 93 in D Major! His name is Eli and took on the challenge and made me extremely proud. Few teachers get the chance to say that a student performed Vivaldi’s concerto or any concerto…