A site for lovers of the classical guitar. Here you will find a number of helpful resources if you are a student of the classical guitar and are looking for information on improving your playing, finding music, looking for an instrument or reviews of CDs and DVDs.
Links to Publishers and Stores
Here are some great links to online resources for ordering instruments and music.
- Editions Orphée
- Publishing company established in 1978 by Matanya Ophee; online catalogue.
- Corda Music Publications
- specialists in Guitar Solos and Ensembles, String Music and Early Music Editions - 280 editions published
- Guitar Salon International: Classical Guitars & Flamenco Guitars
- The largest selection of classical guitars and flamenco guitars in the world. A great store with an amazing collection of instuments and accessories.
- GSP -- Guitar Solo San Francisco
- One of the best online stores for ordering classical guitar music.
- The Spanish Music Centre
- A great British online shop for the classical guitar founded in 1969.
Some of the Masters
Here are some great CDs by some of the greatest classical guitarists out there.
300 Years of Guitar Masterpieces
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Bach: Sonatas
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
Julian Bream: The Ultimate Guitar Collection-Volume 2
Amazon Price: $10.98 (as of 10/12/2008)
Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Classical Guitar Construction and Luthiers
Here is a list of links describing the anatomy of the classical guitar as well as links to some of the great luthiers.
- Classical Guitar Construction in the style of Antonio Torres
- Classical Guitar
Construction in the style Antonio Torres replicating La Suprema 1864 - Spanish Guitar Makers
- The guitar makers that this company handles are among the best luthiers in Spain
who build classical and flamenco guitars. Background information on each of the luthiers with links to their websites.
