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HomeStoriesStoriesSee AllAlbum Review: Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Johannes Tonio Kreusch Shine on ‘Manisero’Guitar Concert Impresario Richard Patterson Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Programming‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and BeyondThe ClassicsThe ClassicsSee All‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and BeyondClassical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)Classical Guitar Music to Play: Strathallan’s Lament (arr. Michael Clayton)WatchWatchSee AllClassical Guitar Video Pick: William Kanengiser Plays Fernando Sor’s ‘Grand Solo’Classical Guitar Video Pick: Changsha Winner Huaicong Mu Plays Regondi’s Bellini VariationsClassical Guitar Video Pick: Pavel Steidl Plays Losy’s ‘Suite in G Major’SessionsSessionsSee AllGretchen Menn Plays Leo Brouwer’s ‘Etude No. 6‘ on a Custom Santa Cruz PJ Parlor GuitarClassical Guitar Sessions: ‘Flametal’ Guitarist Ben Woods Plays Foo Fighters & A Rumba‘Classical Guitar Sessions’ Presents Matthew Fish Playing Music by Johannes MöllerSocietiesMagazineShopSupportAmplification and Classical Guitar: The Search for Natural ColorsLearn to Play J.S. Bach’s ‘Bourrée in E Minor’ for GuitarFor many classical guitar students, tackling the "Bourrée in E minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a rite of passage. Read MoreThe History of the Modern Classical Guitar and its Deep Iberian RootsSignificant developments in classical guitar design and technique flourished in Spain during the past few centuries, but the story began many years—perhaps millennia—earlier. Read MoreThe Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’In this history of the classical guitar staple "Concierto de Aranjuez" we separate fact from fiction using composer Joaquín Rodrigo's own words. Read MoreHow To Develop a Good Tremolo on Classical GuitarLearn how to develop good tremolo, is one of the most beautiful techniques of the classical guitar. It gives the impression of a sustained, shimmering note. Read MoreThe Guitar Makers of MadridSuperb classical and flamenco guitars are made in every corner of the world, yet no other country’s socio-cultural relationship to an instrument is as close as Spain’s is to the guitar. Read MoreFretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical GuitarsJapanese luthiers were already building fine classical guitars in the 1960s and solving technical challenges that would soon make them major exporters well into the 1980s Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late to Start: Starting to Play Guitar as an Adult has Unique Challenges—and OpportunitiesTo those of you either struggling to learn guitar as an adult or returning to it later in life—no, it isn't too late to achieve something remarkable. Read MoreReceive stories, videos, and music to play straight to your inbox#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */Music to PlayMusic to Play: ‘Circle’s End,’ A Relaxed and Dreamy Piece from Steve MarshFrom the Fall 2016 issue of Classical Guitar | Above, Brian Farrell perform the piece Click here to download... Read MoreClassical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Debussy (arr. Peter Newbery)For the more advanced duo this Reverie by Claude Debussy contains many fine chord textures. Read MoreExplore the Classical Guitar ArchivesDownload our bundled digital archives. Each issue covers the full spectrum of people, instruments, and ideas that matter to the classical guitar community.Luthiers & GuitarsFretwork: Maui Masterworks from Luthier John A. Decker Jr.From the Summer 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY BLAIR JACKSON People do not usually associate classical-... Read MoreClassical Guitar Builder Joshia de Jonge on Experimentation and a Life of LutherieBy Emile Menasché Joshia de Jonge has never known a world without the sights, smells, and sounds of... Read MoreTechniqueMethod: A Lesson on Synchronization Using Aguado’s ‘Estudio No. 16’From the Summer 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY RHAYN JOOSTE Estudio No. 16 by Dionisio Aguado y... Read MoreMethod: Gnattali’s Rhythmic Homage to BrazilFrom the Winter 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY RHAYN JOOSTE Study V by Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988),... Read MoreSessionsClassical Guitar Sessions Presents Jason VieauxIt’s thrilling to be able to inaugurate our new Classical Guitar Sessions video series with a performance by...Classical Guitar Sessions: ‘Flametal’ Guitarist Ben Woods Plays Foo Fighters & A RumbaWhen L.A.-based guitarist Ben Woods stopped by for Classical Guitar Sessions, we expected he might play something a...Gretchen Menn Plays Leo Brouwer’s ‘Etude No. 6‘ on a Custom Santa Cruz PJ Parlor GuitarHave you heard the music of Leo Brouwer played on a steel-string guitar? Don’t be surprised to hear...Receive stories, videos, and music to play straight to your inbox#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */Popular StoriesAlbum Review: Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Johannes Tonio Kreusch Shine on ‘Manisero’Carlos Barbosa-Lima tackled everything from Handel to Cole Porter to The Beatles, and regularly played jazz at a high level—but he was especially known for the unparalleled depth and sensitivity he brought to Latin and South American repertoire.  Read More2022 Guitar Foundation of AmericaSponsored by the Guitar Foundation of America: International Convention and Competitions June 29 – July 2, 2022 The...Guitar Concert Impresario Richard Patterson Celebrates 40 Years of Creative ProgrammingFor 40 years, Richard Patterson and his Omni Foundation for the Arts have been one of most vital producers of classical guitar concerts in the U.S. Read MoreEnter to Win a Córdoba Orchestra CE GuitarOne lucky grand prize winner will receive this Orchestra CE nylon-string fusion guitar from Córdoba! Read MoreTowards the Holy Grail: A Short History of Guitar MethodsBY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE SUMMER 2019 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR The quest for the perfect guitar...Recording Classical Guitar: More from Top Engineers John Taylor, Norbert Kraft, and Ricardo MaruiRecording engineers John Taylor, Norbert Kraft, and Ricardo Marui offer specific advice about capturing classical guitar, from gear to mic placement and beyond. Read MoreDigital Conservatories: Classical Guitarists Increasingly Go Online to Learn and Sharpen Their SkillsFom the March/April 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Blair Jackson  It almost goes without saying that when it...Ana Vidovic: Playing for Hearts and MindsCroatian-born classical guitarist Ana Vidovic's technical mastery and stage presence are capturing the hearts and minds of fans around the globe. Read More Trending StoriesFretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical GuitarsThe Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’Learn to Play J.S. 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