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    • Recommended For: Intermediate - Advanced

    Giuliani Right Hand Studies 1-10

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    This tutorial series of 10 lessons is the first 10 (Study 1 - Study 10) of Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies for Classical Guitar. Giuliani, a 19th century guitar virtuoso created these studies in an effort to systematize guitar playing skills for students. They are for developing right hand dexterity.






    Classical Guitar Left Hand Technique Basics

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    This is a tutorial series covering some basic, introductory classical guitar techniques of the left hand. Topics covered include: bringing out multiple, simultaneous voices, lines, melodies, vibrato, harmonics, etc.






    Classical Guitar Right Hand Technique Basics

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    This is a tutorial series covering some basic, introductory classical guitar techniques of the right hand. Among topics covered are: fingernail use, fingering identification & use, rest stoke, free stroke, tremolo, rasgueado, pizzicato, etc.






    Tchaikovsky 'Pathetique' Symphony Theme

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    In this lesson tutorial series we will learn a simple solo classical guitar arrangement of a theme from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" symphony. Over the course of seven lessons we will start with the single note melody, then add a bass line for a 2 voice arrangement. Finally we will add inner voices for a full, complete arrangement of the piece.






    Tchaikovsky Nutcracker March

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    In this lesson tutorial series we will learn a simple solo classical guitar arrangement of the "March" Theme from "The Nutcracker" ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). The first 3 lessons present the piece as a single note melody for absolute beginners and the last 3 present the piece as a full arrangement for more advanced players.






    Tarrega's 'Endecha'

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    In this tutorial series we will learn a beautiful Romantic classical solo piece by guitarist-composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) titled "Endecha".








    Haydn 'Surprise' Symphony Theme

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    Learning a simple classical guitar arrangement of the theme from Haydn's 'Surprise' Symphony.








    Tarrega's 'Adelita'

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    In this tutorial series we will learn a beautiful Romantic classical solo piece by guitarist-composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) titled "Adelita".








    Dvorak 'New World Symphony' Theme

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    Learning to play an arrangement of Dvorak's 'New World Symphony' on classical guitar. We will start with the single note melody, progress to two voices then finish with a full arrangement.






    Paganini Caprice 24 Theme

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    Nicolo Paganini was a brilliant violin virtuoso from the Classical Era. He wrote a group of 24 pieces called "caprices" for solo violin. He wrote these pieces as showcases for his amazing technique. n this tutorial series we are going to learn the themes from the last of Paganini's Caprices, the 24th. It's very simple and straightforward. But this lends itself easily to Paganini's astounding var...




    Joy of Man's Desiring

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    In this tutorial series we will learn the main theme to Bach's "Joy of Man's Desiring".








    Tarrega 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra' Tremolo

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    In this tutorial series we will learn the classical guitar technique called "tremolo". Essentially this technique mimics the way a violinist keeps a note "alive" and continually ringing out. The idea is to get your picking fingers moving so smoothly, evenly and efficiently that it sounds as if it is a continuously "singing" note. Eventually we want to be able to make these notes sound together ...




    Tarrega's 'La Grima' - Classical Exercise & Song

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    Francisco Tarrega is one my favorites. He was a classical guitarist that wrote for the guitar, making him a fairly unique historical musician. In this tutorial series we will learn one of his beginner pieces: "La Grima". Even though it is a relatively simple, beginner's piece, it is very much characteristic of Tarrega's work: Romantic, rich-sounding harmonies, wonderful melodic arc and quite ...




    Bach Bouree From Lute Suite in E Minor

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    Baroque Binary Form is a type of formal structure used by many early composers. As the name ("binary") suggests it is a piece made of 2 sections. Bach used it in this piece, the "Bouree" from his Lute Suite in E Minor. The first section was typically 8 to 16 measures long and repeated. Then the second section followed, it was typically twice as long. Therefore it was usually 16 or 32 measures...




    Carulli Beginner's Waltz - Classical Exercise

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    This is a beginner's classical piece. It let's the student focus on the often difficult process of learning to pluck individual strings with the fingers of the right hand.






    Sor Study Opus 60, No.1 - Absolute Beginner Melody

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    This tutorial will show you how to play a very simple single note melody called Sor Study Opus 60, No.1.








    'Blue Danube Waltz' by Strauss

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    In this 3 lesson series we will learn the classic "Blue Danube Waltz" theme by Strauss.








    Chopin's 'Grand Waltz' Op.18

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    In this lesson tutorial series we will learn Chopin's "Grand Waltz" Op.18!








    'Mary Had A Little Lamb' - Learning To Orchestrate

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    "Mary Had A Little Lamb" is a VERY simple tune. But this quality is what makes it perfect for learning how to orchestrate. In this first lesson all we are interested in doing is playing the single note melody.






    'Twinkle Little Star' - Orchestrating Mozart

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    Mozart's "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" is a very simple tune. But this quality is what makes it perfect for learning how to orchestrate. In this first lesson all we are interested in doing is playing the single note melody.






    'Fur Elise' by Beethoven

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    Beethoven's "Fur Elise" is one of his most widely recognized pieces. It's an exquisitely beautiful piece originally written for solo piano. In this tutorial series we will learn a simple arrangement of the main theme of the piece.






    'March Slav' by Tchaikovsky

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    "March Slav" is a beautiful piece by Russian composer Tchaikovsky!








    'Swan Lake Theme' by Tchaikovsky

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    This is the first section of the main theme from Russian composer Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake".








    Ode To Joy

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    Let's learn a very simple single note melody: Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme!








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