What Is Classical Guitar Music, Anyway?
If you love classical guitar music you'll probably spend several years exploring the links I have for you. If you need to know about how to choose a classical guitar, and how to change the strings, it's all here. If you are looking for classical guitar tabs or sheet music, mp3's or the best way to download classical guitar music videos, you'll find plenty of useful stuff.
For anybody who isn't clear, classical guitar is the art of playing classical music - music based on European culture - on the guitar. The difference between a guitar used by a classical guitarist and ones used by folksingers or flamenco guitar players is mostly to do with tone. But anyone wanting to begin playing classical guitar music can do so with any good quality nylon string acoustic guitar.
If you're just interested in acoustic guitar music in general, you'll possibly find some stuff to interest you here anyway.
Classical Guitar Playing Techniques
Techniques used in playing classical music on the guitar
A classical guitarist plays by plucking or strumming the strings of the guitar with his right hand fingers and thumb. A plectrum is not used by classical guitarists.
Here's a great general classical style guitar course:
Playing The Guitar (Third Edition) By Frederick Noad. For Guitar. Folk, Flamenco, Classical. 196 pages. Published by Schirmer Trade. (SCH10059)
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Here's a great general classical style guitar course:
Playing The Guitar (Third Edition) By Frederick Noad. For Guitar. Folk, Flamenco, Classical. 196 pages. Published by Schirmer Trade. (SCH10059)
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Classical Guitar Music
What makes the classical guitar repertoire?
The works of Johann Sebastian Bach for violin, for cello and baroque lute feature in the guitar repertoire. The main reason for this is one of the twentieth century innovators of the classical guitar, Andres Segovia, had a particular enthusiasm fo Bach's music.
Amongst the earliest guitar music composers from the classical period include Fernando Sor and Mauro Giuliani. In the nineteenth century guitar composers such as Mertz] wereinfluenced by the piano.
The Spanish composers, Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados composed piano music full of the colors of Spanish culture. Consequently alot of their piano music is part of the classical guitar repertoire. Francisco Tarrega composed many pieces specifically for the guitar.
Other influences on the classical guitar are music written originally for the lute or vihuela by composers like John Dowland and Luys de Narvaez, but also music written for the harpsichord by Domenico Scarlatti, for the baroque lute by Sylvius Leopold Weiss, for the baroque guitar by Robert de Visee.
There are lots of other names I could reel off, but one composer for classical guitar who should be mentioned is Joaquin Rodrigo who produced exquisite works for classical guitar and orchestra.
Amongst the earliest guitar music composers from the classical period include Fernando Sor and Mauro Giuliani. In the nineteenth century guitar composers such as Mertz] wereinfluenced by the piano.
The Spanish composers, Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados composed piano music full of the colors of Spanish culture. Consequently alot of their piano music is part of the classical guitar repertoire. Francisco Tarrega composed many pieces specifically for the guitar.
Other influences on the classical guitar are music written originally for the lute or vihuela by composers like John Dowland and Luys de Narvaez, but also music written for the harpsichord by Domenico Scarlatti, for the baroque lute by Sylvius Leopold Weiss, for the baroque guitar by Robert de Visee.
There are lots of other names I could reel off, but one composer for classical guitar who should be mentioned is Joaquin Rodrigo who produced exquisite works for classical guitar and orchestra.
Learning Classical Guitar
The balance between discipline and enjoyment
A good teacher will be able to guide you correctly through posture, hand position, etc. better than photos in books. It is possible to learn through books, but it will take longer and you may develop poor habits that limit your abilities and are hard to break after months of playing.
Practice as often as you are able, and don't fool around. If you want to play guitar music, then SOME hard work is needed. But fooling around has its place too!
Practice as often as you are able, and don't fool around. If you want to play guitar music, then SOME hard work is needed. But fooling around has its place too!
Classical Guitar Video Clips
Just a taste of what's available in classical guitar music on youtube
If you go to YouTube and do search on any classical composer or guitarist's name, you'll find some video gems that weren't even available to the general public till the internet was born!
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"Solo Guitar Playing" by Frederick Noad
This series will teach you posture, and sightreading.
Solo Guitar Playing, Third Edition Book 1 - With CD (Complete Course In The Techniques Of Guitar Performance) Written by Frederick M. Noad. Instructional book and examples CD for guitar. With standard notation (no tablature), fingerings, instructional text, instructional photos and introductory text. 238 pages. Published by Frederik Noad. (MS.FN10064)
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Solo Guitar Playing, Third Edition Book 2 - With CD (An Introduction To Technique And Repertoire For The Intermediate Guitarist) Written by Frederick M. Noad. Instructional book and examples CD for guitar. With standard notation (no tablature), fingerings, instructional text and performance notes. 159 pages. Published by Amsco. (MS.AM949465)
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The John Mills Classical Guitar Tutor
Mills keeps a more informal tone and discusses points of technique fully
The John Mills Classical Guitar Tutor By John Mills. For Guitar. Classical. Sheet Music. 72 pages. Published by Music Sales. (MN10038)
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Learning the Classic Guitar, A. Shearer Part One
Part One focuses on technical development and the most efficient approach to study and practice.
Aaron Shearer Learning the Classic Guitar Part 1 By Aaron Shearer. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. Classic. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 9x11.75. 154 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (94361)
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Learning the Classic Guitar, A. Shearer Part Two
Part two presents the elements of music and procedures for developing ability to sight-read and memorize
Aaron Shearer Learning the Classic Guitar Part 2 By Aaron Shearer. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. Classic. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 224 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (94362)
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Learning the Classic Guitar, A. Shearer Part Three
Part three teaches the student to form concepts of music expression.
Aaron Shearer Learning the Classic Guitar Part 3 By Aaron Shearer. For Guitar (Classical). Methods. Classic. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (94363BCD)
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Learn the ENTIRE fretboard in under 60 minutes
This free music tool deserves a look!
Sounds unbelievable doesn't it! - It's a simple memory technique that once learned you simply can't forget. And it's completely free! Really! Also you can get a free metronome and a fantastic ebook with hundreds of guitar chord diagrams. Also available for free is a definitive guide to learn exactly how to read guitar tablature.
For FREE guitar software and lots lots more visit : http://www.TabGuitarLessons
For FREE guitar software and lots lots more visit : http://www.TabGuitarLessons
Another excellent classical guitar resource:
The classical guitarist's technique workout DVD. Includes the famous Pumping Nylon daily warm-up routine and covers important subjects such as nail shape and care, arpeggios and tremolo. Music examples are shown right on the screen, and close-ups of hands and split screens make every concept easy to understand. This is a must-have DVD for every classical guitarist.
Pumping Nylon (Book and DVD) (The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook) Edited by Nathaniel Gunod, written by Scott Tennant. Instructional book and instructional video: DVD for classical guitar. With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations and standard guitar notation. Series: National Guitar Workshop. 95 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.20417)
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Accelerate Your Guitar Playing Exercises and Tips to Make You Better - Faster. DVD. DVD . Size 5.25x7.5 inches. Published by Berklee Press, Rittor Music and Hal Leonard. (320458)
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Pumping Nylon (Book and DVD) (The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook) Edited by Nathaniel Gunod, written by Scott Tennant. Instructional book and instructional video: DVD for classical guitar. With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations and standard guitar notation. Series: National Guitar Workshop. 95 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.20417)
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Accelerate Your Guitar Playing Exercises and Tips to Make You Better - Faster. DVD. DVD . Size 5.25x7.5 inches. Published by Berklee Press, Rittor Music and Hal Leonard. (320458)
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Tuning the classical guitar
The most common tuning, known as Standard tuning (EADGBE), is as follows:
sixth (lowest tone) string: E (a minor thirteenth below middle C-82.4 Hz)
fifth string: A (a minor tenth below middle C-110 Hz)
fourth string: D (a minor seventh below middle C-146.8 Hz)
third string: G (a perfect fourth below middle C-196.0 Hz)
second string: B (a minor second below middle C-246.92 Hz)
first (highest tone) string: E (a major third above middle C-329.6 Hz)
A guitar using this tuning can tune to itself by the fact the 5th fret on one string is the same note as the next open string i.e. a 5th fret note on the 6th string is the same note as the 5th string, apart from between the third and second string, where the 4th fret note on the third string equals the second string. Standard tuning has evolved to provide a good compromise between simple fingering for many chords and the ability to play common scales with minimal left hand movement.
There is a good free online guitar tuner and more info on this page.
fifth string: A (a minor tenth below middle C-110 Hz)
fourth string: D (a minor seventh below middle C-146.8 Hz)
third string: G (a perfect fourth below middle C-196.0 Hz)
second string: B (a minor second below middle C-246.92 Hz)
first (highest tone) string: E (a major third above middle C-329.6 Hz)
A guitar using this tuning can tune to itself by the fact the 5th fret on one string is the same note as the next open string i.e. a 5th fret note on the 6th string is the same note as the 5th string, apart from between the third and second string, where the 4th fret note on the third string equals the second string. Standard tuning has evolved to provide a good compromise between simple fingering for many chords and the ability to play common scales with minimal left hand movement.
There is a good free online guitar tuner and more info on this page.
Play Your Guitar Along With The Orchestra
If you've already reached a degree of confidence with the classical guitar, here's something else to try: Music Minus One
Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez - Music Minus One Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999). Sheet music and accompaniment CD for classic guitar solo. With standard guitar notation, fingerings and introductory text. 23 pages. Published by Music Minus One. (MO.MMOCD3616)
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Mauro Giuliani: Guitar Concerto No. 1 in A Major, Op. 30 - Music Minus One Composed by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). Op. 30. Sheet music and accompaniment CD for guitar solo. With solo part and standard guitar notation. A Major. Published by Music Minus One. (MO.MMOCD3617)
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Great Stuff on Amazon
Classical Guitar Making: A Modern Approach to Traditional Design
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/04/2008)
Classical Gas: The Music Of Mason Williams (Book & CD)
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/04/2008)
Fifty Easy Classical Guitar Solos (Classical Guitar)
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/04/2008)
Mel Bay J. S. Bach for Bass
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/04/2008)
Classical Guitar 2000: Technique for the Contemporary Serious Player
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/04/2008)
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFree Classical Guitar Tablature
Almost one thousand classical guitar tabs for free. You can even download all of them in a zip file. But they always seem to look better if they're opened with Internet Explorer.
http://acmserver.cs.ucr.edu/~crendon/classtab/
http://acmserver.cs.ucr.edu/~crendon/classtab/
Some classical guitar music books
Arranged by Alexander Gluklikh. Guitar tablature songbook for guitar. 104 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.0061B)
ISBN 9780769200422. With guitar tablature and standard notation. Baroque and Classical Period. 9x12 inches.
Thirty-six classical masterpieces, including: Pachelbel's Canon * The Four Seasons * Greensleeves * Pavane (Pour Une Infant Defunte) * Ave Maria * Arabesque * The Swan * Clair de Lune * Moonlight Sonata and many more.
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Classical, but not guitar classical
"While this book does contain classical music, very little was originally written for guitar. This is mostly a collection of piano classics transcribed for guitar. As such, fingering is quite unnatural in many cases; however, most pieces are written for the easy to intermmediate level. This is not an essential collection of the traditional classics for guitar by Sor, Deguado, Terrega, etc. who are known for the "classic" works for guitar--i.e. Spanish Guitar. If you are looking for true, Spanish-style guitar classics, I would recommend the following books, both of which are on this site: "Spanish for Guitar" (Howard Wallach, Alfred Publishing) ([Editor's note - sku is AP.18495] and "50 Classical Guitar Pieces" (Joseph Harris, Creative Concepts Publishing). [Editor's note - sku is HL.315163]"
-- Nathan from Newbury Park, CA, June 01, 2007
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39 Progressive Solos For Classical Guitar - Book 1
Arranged by Ben Bolt. Guitar solo book and examples CD for guitar.
With standard guitar notation, guitar tablature and guitar notation legend.
39 outstanding classical guitar solos arranged with tablature for the first time. Includes: Bouree * Lagrima * Six Pavans * Canarios * Tarelton's Resurrection * Bach's B Minor Sarabande * and more.
Ben Bolt God has placed his loving hand
"Well, what can one say about Ben Bolt? A Christian from what I hear, that has served him well. He serves others via his books. One can feel this from a distance! It's so super clean and well thought out. One often wonders where his inspiration originates?"
-- Anonymous from Nashville Tn., December 15, 2004
Fabulous Teacher
"I have had the privlage of studying under Ben Bolt for the past two years. He is an excellent guitar player and teacher. Definately recomended."
-- Anonymous from Knoxville, TN, November 24, 2004
Excellent Music! Great resource!!
"This is an excellent resource for an intermediate classical guitarist. They pieces are well selected, and progressively more challenging. The music is beautiful, and very enjoyable to learn and play. Recital quality pieces. This is far beyond an exercise book. Great recording on the CD. I am looking forward to Book 2, as well!! Well done!!"
-- KGF from Iowa City, Iowa, March 04, 2002
39 Progressive Solos For Classical Guitar - Book 1
Arranged by Ben Bolt. Guitar solo book and examples CD for guitar.
With standard guitar notation, guitar tablature and guitar notation legend.
39 outstanding classical guitar solos arranged with tablature for the first time. Includes: Bouree * Lagrima * Six Pavans * Canarios * Tarelton's Resurrection * Bach's B Minor Sarabande * and more.
Ben Bolt God has placed his loving hand
"Well, what can one say about Ben Bolt? A Christian from what I hear, that has served him well. He serves others via his books. One can feel this from a distance! It's so super clean and well thought out. One often wonders where his inspiration originates?"
-- Anonymous from Nashville Tn., December 15, 2004
Fabulous Teacher
"I have had the privlage of studying under Ben Bolt for the past two years. He is an excellent guitar player and teacher. Definately recomended."
-- Anonymous from Knoxville, TN, November 24, 2004
Excellent Music! Great resource!!
"This is an excellent resource for an intermediate classical guitarist. They pieces are well selected, and progressively more challenging. The music is beautiful, and very enjoyable to learn and play. Recital quality pieces. This is far beyond an exercise book. Great recording on the CD. I am looking forward to Book 2, as well!! Well done!!"
-- KGF from Iowa City, Iowa, March 04, 2002
39 Progressive Solos For Classical Guitar - Book 1
Classical Guitar Links
Links to more info on classical guitar playing
- Classical Guitar DVD's
- A page of useful DVD's that will help the classical guitar player lead a long and fruitful life.
- Classical Guitar FAQ
- The Classical Guitar FAQ's date back to the days of USENET and FTP sites and other esoteric stuff. They've been kept updated for years, and contain info about guitars, care of your nails, how to practice, all that kinda stuff.
- Learn How To Play A Guitar For Free
- A blog featuring free lessons, articles and video clips for people who want to learn guitar but may not want a lesson package. I hope to give people info and insights on music they did not know about.
- Classical Guitar Totally Explained
- Classical Guitar Totally Explained has all the basic knowledge you need to sound like a total classical guitar freak.
Two classical guitar solo books
50 Great Classical Guitar Solos
Covering music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic and Romantic eras, this fabulous collection includes 50 solos in notes and tab from Bach, Carcassi, Dowland, Giuliani, Handel, Sor, Tárrega and other acclaimed composers.
A New Tune a Day for Classical Guitar"
This book begins with the rudiments of music, the basics of the guitar, holding it, and proper sitting; then introduces the notes on open strings (as well as the proper notation for classical guitar fingering.) Many of these exercises also include a guitar accompaniment for the teacher to play. More notes and rhythmic concepts are introduced ... Occasional worksheets are included to test the student's retention of key concepts.
Pieces throughout the book include classical guitar works by Carcassi, Sor, Carulli, Bach, Giulani and others, as well as familiar tunes Greensleeves, Brahms Lullaby, Amazing Grace, Scarborough Fair, and a section of Christmas carols.
Covering music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic and Romantic eras, this fabulous collection includes 50 solos in notes and tab from Bach, Carcassi, Dowland, Giuliani, Handel, Sor, Tárrega and other acclaimed composers.
A New Tune a Day for Classical Guitar"
This book begins with the rudiments of music, the basics of the guitar, holding it, and proper sitting; then introduces the notes on open strings (as well as the proper notation for classical guitar fingering.) Many of these exercises also include a guitar accompaniment for the teacher to play. More notes and rhythmic concepts are introduced ... Occasional worksheets are included to test the student's retention of key concepts.
Pieces throughout the book include classical guitar works by Carcassi, Sor, Carulli, Bach, Giulani and others, as well as familiar tunes Greensleeves, Brahms Lullaby, Amazing Grace, Scarborough Fair, and a section of Christmas carols.
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