Classical Guitar Lessons
-
![]()
1:42
Free
Classical Guitar Solo: Romanza - Solo
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Chords
Style: Classical
Hey there and welcome to another lesson with me here at the web's coolest guitar instructional site!
We will be looking at a very popular piece for classical guitar entitled 'Romanza'. There seems to be a variety of titles for this piece but in orde...
-
![]()
2:20
Free
Classical Guitar Solo: Romanza - Part 1
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Chords
Style: Classical
OK, what I think would be a great way of approaching this study would be to play each triplet pattern as a block chord, homophonically just to get those chord shapes under your belt. What I tend to do once I have those is to play each block chord but...
-
![]()
2:08
Free
Classical Guitar Solo: Romanza - Part 2
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Chords
Style: Classical
Exactly the same practice technique can be employed for this section too. It will be a little more challenging however as some of the stretches required by the left hand may need specific practice.
What you must remember is to maintain a nice steady...
-
![]()
2:57
Classical Guitar Solo - Gran Vals(Nokia Waltz) by F.Tarrega
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Hey there and welcome back to my continuing series of classical guitar pieces penned by Francisco Tarrega.
In this lesson we will be looking at perhaps Tarrega's most recognised piece 'Gran Vals' due to a phrase from the piece being used by Nokia, t...
-
![]()
1:07
Classical Guitar Solo - Gran Vals(Nokia Waltz) Part 1
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Alrighty then, lets get started with part one.
This piece is significantly more difficult to play in comparison with the pieces that we have studied thus far. In actual fact, 'Gran Vals' has been included as an examination piece for the Associated B...
-
![]()
0:56
Classical Guitar Solo - Gran Vals(Nokia Waltz) Part 2
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
We have now modulated to the dominant of the original key which is E.
The parts which will require the most practice will be the slurs with the left hand. As always, slow methodical practice will yield the best results. Be very careful with bars 36 ...
-
![]()
0:46
Classical Guitar Solo - Gran Vals(Nokia Waltz) Part 3
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
In this section we have modulated once more in the dominant direction to the V of E which is B major.
The melody now shifts from being in the upper register to being in underneath the chords on the lower strings. You may need to isolate the melody a...
-
![]()
0:50
Classical Guitar Solo - Gran Vals(Nokia Waltz) Part 4
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
We have now made another modulation, this time moving from B major back to E major - the Dominant of the original key of A major.
This last section has a certain humour to it I find and I feel it works very well if one can manipulate the dynamics an...
-
![]()
1:38
Classical Guitar Solo - Pavane by F.Tarrega
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
A very warm welcome to you for this continuation of pieces by the Spanish master Francisco Tarrega.
For today's installment, we will be taking a look at Tarrega's "Pavane", which is one of many charming 'miniatures' penned by this prolific composer....
-
![]()
1:03
Classical Guitar Solo - Pavane Part 1
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
With this type of composition, I really feel that you must try and approach it in a very classy kind of way. Hmmm, what exactly do I mean by that? Well, Tarrega wrote quite a few of these short but very charming pieces of music and they are all full ...
-
![]()
1:01
Classical Guitar Solo - Pavane Part 2
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
As we have modulated to the dominant key, B major, you may want to think about adding some subtleties in dynamics or tone to heighten the tension a little. No need to go overboard with it, just a little sprinkling here and there will be enough to bri...
-
![]()
0:48
Classical Guitar Solo - Pavane Part 3
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
OK, final section now.
For the C section, Tarrega creates some nice tension by outlining the Dominant of the original key with ascending lines played with pizzicato, which I feel really adds to the tension somewhat. It also adds a little color for t...
-
![]()
1:04
Francisco Tarrega - Study in E minor
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Exercises
Style: Classical
In today's lesson, we will be looking at a study written by Spanish composer/guitarist Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909).
Tárrega is considered by many to have been responsible for the revival of interest in the guitar as a concert instrum...
-
![]()
3:07
Francisco Tarrega - Study in E minor Breakdown
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Exercises
Style: Classical
This study is very simplistic harmonically, offering the briefest of excursions to the relative major in bars 11-12, while the remainder stays within the confines of E minor. From a technical standpoint, it is well within the reach of a beginner/inte...
-
![]()
1:30
Classical Guitar Solo - 'Lagrima' by F. Tarrega
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Chords
Style: Classical
Welcome!
In today's lesson we will be studying the classical guitar solo written by Spanish composer/guitarist Francisco Tárrega (1852 - 1909).
Tárrega is considered by many to have been responsible for the revival of interest in the ...
-
![]()
0:45
Classical Guitar Solo - 'Lagrima' part 1
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Chords
Style: Classical
OK, let's take a look at the opening bars.
The first thing that you should be aware of throughout the piece is to balance the bass movement, accompaniment, and melody. The use of rest strokes for the melody can be a very useful way to bring the melo...
-
![]()
0:51
Classical Guitar Solo - 'Lagrima' part 2
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Chords
Style: Classical
For section 2, we have changed key from E major to E minor. I feel that this parallel key change lends itself to emotive composition and can be extremely effective.
Again, make sure you balance each individual part and be sure to achieve a clear, si...
-
![]()
0:48
Mauro Giuliani studies op48 - No19
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Advanced
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Hey there, Thanks for joining me! In this lesson we are going to be taking a look at one of Mauro Giuliani's well known op49 studies. No19 is my choice today. Lets take a look at the study in its entirety on video and then we'll break it down into ma...
-
![]()
1:29
Mauro Giuliani studies op48 No19 - Part 1
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Advanced
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Let's kick off with the first part of the study.
Giuliani presents us with a variety of techniques within the piece so make sure you subdivide this section into smaller subsections so that you can really hone in on every technique and achieve comple...
-
![]()
1:20
Mauro Giuliani studies op48 No19 - Part 2
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Advanced
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
The same principals apply to the second section as we discussed in the first section. During the rising and descending octaves section, it would be worth really emphasizing the dynamic element to achieve a positive effect. A simple rule of thumb for ...
-
![]()
3:26
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies: Introduction
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Hello and welcome to my new tutorial focusing on the 120 studies for the right hand written by virtuoso guitarist/composer Mauro Giuliani.
Mauro Giuliani was born in the coastal village of Bisceglie in the Puglia region of Italy in 1781. He initally...
-
![]()
1:13
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 1-8
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:14
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 9-16
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
2:03
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 17-25
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
2:13
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 26-34
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
2:00
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 35-43
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
2:03
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 44-52
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:31
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 53-60
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:31
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 61-68
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:30
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 69-77
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:20
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 78-85
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:27
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 86-93
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:42
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 94-101
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:17
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 102-109
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:20
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 110-116
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
-
![]()
1:05
Mauro Giuliani - 120 right hand studies 117-120
Instructor: Rick Graham
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Technique
Style: Classical
Remember to apply the 4 techniques we discussed in the introductory lesson to each example. Take it nice and slowly, and be sure to observe any rests within the score as this will be an important part of building your technique. Clarity with these ex...
