When NOT to use a Metronome
A metronome is an essential piece of practice equipment, but do you know when not to use a metronome? There are occasions when we should turn the metronome off in order to practice more effectively.
Most Common Practice Mistakes
Discover the most common practice mistakes made by classical guitarists during practice. How many of these mistakes are you making when you practice?
Practice Model – Part 1
Practice – the biggest factor affecting success or failure. Spend your practice time wisely and you’ll make steady progress in the most enjoyable way. Waste your time on ineffective practice and you’ll begin to resent the instrument and everything about it! What we need is a clear blueprint – a practice model. Learning to practice…
What’s the Difference Between Apoyando and Tirando?
What are the differences between Apoyando and Tirando technique? This concise lesson highlights the main differences and provides sources of further learning for each technique.
Funky Juan (Nicholas Powesland) | Trinity College London (Grade 3)
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The Firth of Lorn (Gary Ryan) | Trinity College London (Grade 3)
The Firth of Lorn by Gary Ryan is a beautiful piece in Trinity College London’s Grade 3 syllabus for guitar. The piece is highly reminiscent of traditional Scottish music, with an evocative melody and a handful of lingering suspended chords at key cadencial points. This is sure to be a favourite among guitarists who seek out…
Common Right Hand Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Are you guilty of making these mistakes with your right hand? Here’s our rundown of the top 5 right hand mistakes classical guitarists make (and how to fix them).
Can You Play Classical Guitar Using Chords?
Do classical guitarists play using chords? We take a look at how typical guitar chords shapes are common throughout classical guitar music and how you can use them to your advantage.
Staccato Technique for Classical Guitar
Staccato is a musical articulation that produces short, detached notes. In written music, staccato is indicated by a small dot placed directly above or below a note. Rather than allowing each note to ring freely into the next, the guitarist deliberately shortens the sound to create greater separation, clarity and rhythmic definition. On the classical…
How To Play with Apoyando Technique (Rest Stroke)
This lesson will give you an overview of the apoyando technique. It will look at the specific position and movements required to play with apoyando. If you are new to the guitar, I strongly recommend you read this article on posture before continuing with this lesson. There are some important concepts discussed in that lesson which will…
