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Q&A from a follower: What Tension Strings Should I Use for Classical Guitar? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/what-tension...
What Tension Strings Should I Use for Classical Guitar?
Question: What Tension Strings Should I Use on Classical Guitar? Beginners should start with a warm nylon string in medium to medium-hard tension depending on the brand whereas advanced players will w...
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An absolutely wonderful new work and brilliant performance. Juan Carlos Laguna performs Il Libro dei cinque anelli 五輪書 (Tribute to Miyamoto Musashi) by Marco De Biasi with Taro Kobayashi (Wa Daiko) and the Nomad Ensemble conducted by Norio Sato. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/cinque-anell...
Il Libro dei cinque anelli by Marco De Biasi
Juan Carlos Laguna performs Il Libro dei cinque anelli 五輪書 (Tribute to Miyamoto Musashi) by Marco De Biasi with Taro Kobayashi (Wa Daiko) and the Nomad Ensemble conducted by Norio Sato.
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Eliot Fisk performs his arrangement of Aldo by Luciano Berio (1925-2003). Aldo is Duet No.24 from his collection of 34 Duetti per due violini (1979-83) via the Omni Foundation. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/eliot-fisk-a...
Eliot Fisk Performs Duetti No.24, Aldo by Berio
Eliot Fisk performs his arrangement of Aldo by Luciano Berio (1925-2003). Aldo is Duet No.24 from his collection of 34 Duetti per due violini, via the Omni Foundation.
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A friend of mine from Victoria created a voice command metronome app. There is a free version so go check it out. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/say-metronome/
Say Metronome Review: A Hands-Free Metronome and Tuner App
Say Metronome is an innovative app with hands-free control of a vast array of flexible options. Whether you are shouting out tempo changes, setting up more complex changes from measure to measure, or ...
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Absolutely amazing performances. This is Classical Guitar presents guest artist Simon Farintosh performing his arrangements of Preludes by Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/simon-farint...
Simon Farintosh Performs Scriabin Preludes
This is Classical Guitar presents guest artist Simon Farintosh performing his arrangements of Preludes by Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915).
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Performance psychologist Dr. Noa Kageyama from the Bulletproof Musician examines a study where adding variation to a motor skill test improved results to as much as double in participants. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/adding-varia...
Adding Variation To Your Practice Sessions
Performance psychologist Dr. Noa Kageyama from the Bulletproof Musician examines a study where adding variation to a motor skill test improved results to as much as double in participants.
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Lutenist Elizabeth Pallett has been performing works by John Dowland (1563-1626) every 2 weeks throughout 2026 to celebrate 400 years of his life and works. Go check it out! www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/elizabeth-pa...
Elizabeth Pallett – John Dowland 400th Anniversary Video Collection
Elizabeth Pallett - John Dowland 400th Anniversary Video Collection. Lutenist Elizabeth Pallett has been performing works by John Dowland (1563-1626) every 2 weeks throughout 2026 to celebrate 400 yea...
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Beautiful performance! Kristina Vårlid performs Balada para Martín Fierro by Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez (1921-2010) via Siccas Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/kristina-var...
Kristina Varlid Performs Balada para Martín Fierro by Ramírez
Norwegian classical guitarist Kristina Vårlid performs Balada para Martín Fierro by Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez (1921-2010) via Siccas Guitars.
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A Q&A lesson on how to play well without looking at the left hand on classical guitar? The lesson covers tips, context, and recommended exercises to practice. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/looking-at-t...
How to play without looking at the left hand on guitar?
A Q&A lesson on how to play well without looking at the left hand on classical guitar? The lesson covers tips, context, and recommended exercises to practice.
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Beautiful performance and a lovely and natural theorbo accompaniment setting. Chorale: Ach Gott und Herr BWV 255 by by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) presented by the amazing Netherlands Bach Society. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/chorale-bwv-...
Chorale: Ach Gott und Herr BWV 255 by Bach
Chorale: Ach Gott und Herr BWV 255 by by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) presented by the amazing Netherlands Bach Society and their YouTube from their project All of Bach.
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Troy Serson and I look at six metal-oriented exercises and riffs that translate well to classical guitar technique. Exercises and riffs from John Petrucci – August Burns Red, Metallica, Steve Vai, Megadeth, Dream Theater, and Primus. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/metal-exerci...
Metal Exercises & Riffs for Classical Guitar with Troy Serson
Troy Serson and Bradford Werner look at six metal-oriented exercises and riffs that translate well to classical guitar technique. Exercises and riffs from John Petrucci - August Burns Red, Metallica, ...
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I keep hearing early music on 19th century guitars and quite like it as an in-between lute and guitar plucky sound. Pablo Márquez performs the Ciaccona (Chaconne) from the Violin Partita No.2, BWV 1004 in D-Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pablo-marque...
Pablo Márquez Performs Bach Chaconne, BWV 1004
Argentinian classical guitarist Pablo Márquez performs the Ciaccona (Chaconne) from the Violin Partita No.2, BWV 1004 in D-Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).
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Updated Performance, Lesson, and PDF Sheet Music for Asturias (Leyenda), No.5 from Suite Española, Op. 47 by Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/asturias-ley...
Asturias (Leyenda) by Albéniz - PDF Sheet Music for Classical Guitar | This is Classical Guitar
Asturias (Leyenda), No. 5 from Suite Española, Op. 47 by Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909). Performance, Lesson, and PDF Sheet Music for Classical Guitar.
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Intense performance! Filippos Manoloudis performs Sonata II: Allegro Vivace by Eduardo López-Chavarri (1871-1970) via GSI. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/filippos-man...
Filippos Manoloudis Performs Sonata II: Allegro Vivace by López-Chavarri
Greek classical guitarist Filippos Manoloudis performs Sonata II: Allegro Vivace by Eduardo López-Chavarri (1871-1970).
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Updated video lesson for this great intermediate works for classical guitar. Cantilène Espagnole by José Ferrer (1835–1916). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/cantilene-es...
Cantilène Espagnole by José Ferrer
Cantilène Espagnole by José Ferrer for Classical Guitar. Includes PDF sheet music or tab for classical guitar with performance and free lesson video.
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I’ve been researching lute and string works and was charmed by this sonata and performance. Kristiina Watt (theorbo) and Sophia Prodanova (baroque violin) perform Sonata No.3, Op.5 by Arcangelo Corelli (1653 -1713). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/watt-prodano...
Kristiina Watt and Sophia Prodanova Perform Corelli on Theorbo and Baroque Violin
Kristiina Watt (theorbo) and Sophia Prodanova (baroque violin) perform Sonata No.3, Op.5 by Arcangelo Corelli (1653 -1713).
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I'm happy to share our first guest artist: Misha Smirnov from Victoria, BC, Canada performing Prelude No.2, Op.3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943). Amazing performance with a huge resonant sound. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/misha-smirno...
Misha Smirnov Performs Rachmaninoff Prelude No.2, Op.3 | This is Classical Guitar
This is Classical Guitar presents guest artist Misha Smirnov performing Prelude No.2, Op.3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) on Classical Guitar.
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Well Balanced Technique Sessions and Cross-Technique Benefits. Students often underestimate the importance of cross-technique benefits, that is, how some technique exercises can actually improve your other techniques. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/well-balance...
Well Balanced Technique Sessions and Cross-Technique Benefits | This is Classical Guitar
Well Balanced Technique Sessions and Cross-Technique Benefits. Aim to create a well-balanced technique routine to ensure you are benefiting from cross-technique contamination.
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I featured five amazing artists last week, check out their videos at the site. Link in bio or at thisisclassicalguitar.com Top: Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić Bottom Left: Simon Farintosh Bottom Right: Marc-Etienne Leclerc and William McAllister #guitar #classicalguitar
Classical guitarists Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić perform play their arrangement Sonatas R. 89 in F Major and R. 21 in C-Sharp Minor by Antonio Soler (1729–1783) via Altamira Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/fend-krivoka...
Fend-Krivokapić Perform Soler Sonatas
Classical guitarists Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić perform play their arrangement Sonatas R. 89 in F Major and R. 21 in C-Sharp Minor by Antonio Soler (1729–1783) via Altamira Guitars.
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New Q&A from a follower: How many pieces should I play within a grade level before moving to the next? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/how-many-pie...
How many pieces should I play within a grade level in music? | This is Classical Guitar
How many pieces should I play within a grade level? There is no set number on how many pieces you should play. Having a balanced and healthy technique, confident mental state, and a musical playing st...
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Was just revisiting this post and still love the concept. It's about closing the gap between your good taste and your actual work. It's not specifically about music but I wrote some thoughts to consider. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/good-taste-a...
The Gap Between Good Taste and Doing Good Work | This is Classical Guitar
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New edition day! Some lesser known but charming duos for intermediate players. Romanza & Barcarola by Carlo Munier (1859-1911) from 12 Duettini Concertanti, Op.262. Thanks to Natasha Pashchenko for helping with the video performance. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/romanza-barc...
Romanza & Barcarola by Munier (Duet)
Romanza & Barcarola by Carlo Munier (1859-1911) from 12 Duettini Concertanti, Op.262. For classical guitar duo. PDF sheet music for classical guitar duet. Intermediate.
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Canadian guitarist Simon Farintosh performs Capriccio No. 11, “Y se le quema la casa” from 24 Caprichos de Goya op.195 by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/simon-farint...
Simon Farintosh performs Capriccio No. 11, Op.195 by Tedesco
Canadian guitarist Simon Farintosh performs Capriccio No. 11, "Y se le quema la casa" from 24 Caprichos de Goya op.195 by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968).
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It was amazing trying out this Perelman guitar which is a joy to play. Top quality workmanship, design, and a golden pure tone make this 2026 Erez Perelman classical guitar with spruce and cypress a world-class instrument. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/erez-perelma... #guitar #classicalguitar
Erez Perelman Classical Guitar (2026 Spruce/Cypress) | This is Classical Guitar
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Canadian classical guitarists Marc-Etienne Leclerc and William McAllister perform their arrangement of Passacaglia from Suite No.7 for harpsichord by Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/leclerc-mcal...
Leclerc-McAllister Perform Passacaglia by Handel
Canadian classical guitarists Marc-Etienne Leclerc and William McAllister perform their arrangement of Passacaglia from Suite No.7 for harpsichord by Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759).
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Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson and violinist Dr. Clara Haneul Yoon perform Cafe 1930 and Nightclub 1960 from L’Histoire du Tango by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/henderson-yo...
Henderson-Yoon Perform Histoire du Tango by Piazzolla
Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson and violinist Dr. Clara Haneul Yoon perform Cafe 1930 and Nightclub 1960 from L’Histoire du Tango by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992).
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Updated video performance and lesson for this beautiful work: Ricercare (Fantasia) No.16 by Francesco Canova da Milano (1497–1543). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/ricercare16-...
Ricercare (Fantasia) 16 by Milano - Free PDF Sheet Music or TAB for Guitar | This is Classical Guitar
Ricercare (Fantasia) 16 by Francesco da Milano for classical guitar. PDF sheet music or separate tab edition for classical guitar.
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I'm back to adding to the theory lessons! Theory Lesson No.5a: Grand Staff, Middle C, and Octave Indications. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/grand-staff-...
Theory Lesson No.5a: Grand Staff, Middle C, and Octave Indications
Theory Lesson No.5a: Grand Staff, Middle C, and Octave Indications.
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Beautiful! Petra Poláčková performs Sonata Romántica by Manuel Ponce (1882–1948) on a vintage 1926 Domingo Esteso guitar via Guitars International. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/petra-polack...
Petra Poláčková Performs Sonata Romántica by Ponce | This is Classical Guitar
Petra Poláčková performs Sonata Romántica by Manuel Ponce (1882–1948) on a vintage 1926 Domingo Esteso guitar via Guitars International.
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