(Christopher Schlegel)
Au Claire De La Lune
In an earlier tutorial we learned to play the single note melody of the French folk tune "Au Claire De La Lune". This time we are going to take it a step further and learn more about notes as scale degrees, harmonize the melody, and add chord tones in order to create and play a simple classical guitar style arrangement of the tune. The we'll play it through in a full performance.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Bach 'Bouree' From Lute Suite in E Minor
In this tutorial we will learn to play a masterpiece of the classical guitar repertoire, the 'Bourree' from J.S. Bach's Lute Suite in E Minor.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Bach 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' Advanced
Christopher will show you all the parts to this complete transcription of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". Baroque music consists of polyphonic counterpoint. This is a huge playing challenge for guitarists. Keeping two melodic lines moving at the same time requires the fretting hand to constantly change shapes and patterns. The picking hand will be required to do a fingerpicking technique in which the thumb plays the bass notes and the other fingers play either melody notes or chord tones.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Bach 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' Intermediate
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a beautiful piece that's been arranged many times for solo classical guitar. In this tutorial we'll learn to play an intermediate level arrangement by the master of the Baroque era of music.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Bach Prelude In C Major BWV 846
Christopher will show you the complete transcription of Bach's "Prelude In C Major". This piece was originally from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier which is a kind of early keyboard. The piece consists of a long flowing series of arpeggios or chords played one note at a time with the notes held. The fretting hand has some challenging chord shapes and the picking hand will be required to do a repeated fingerpicking pattern.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Beethoven Adagio Cantabile
Christopher will show you all the parts to this complete transcription of Beethoven's "Adagio Cantabile", originally for solo piano. He'll cover the importance of making sure the melody and bass line are heard clearly, as well as the inner chord tones to flesh out the arrangement.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Beethoven Fur Elise Advanced Arrangement
Christopher will show you everything it takes to play a complete arrangement of this well-known and loved classical piano piece arranged for solo classical guitar.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Beethoven Fur Elise Simple Arrangement
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.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Carulli 'Waltz In E Major' Op. 241 No. 15
Christopher will show you how to play the solo classical guitar piece 'Waltz In E Major' Op. 241 No. 15 by Ferdinando Carulli. This is a beginner level classical guitar piece that focuses on developing proper right hand technique.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Carulli 'Waltz In E Minor' Op. 241 No. 21
Christopher will show you how to play the solo classical guitar piece 'Waltz In E Minor' Op. 241 No. 21 by Ferdinando Carulli. This is a beginner level classical guitar piece that focuses on developing proper right hand technique.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Chopin 'Grand Waltz' Op. 18
In this tutorial we will learn a simple classical guitar arrangement of Frederic Chopin's 'Grand Waltz' Opus No. 18 piano piece.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Dvorak 'New World' Symphony Theme
In this tutorial we will learn a classical guitar arrangement of a theme from Antonin Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. This is a great piece for learning to transition from beginner level to intermediate level.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Haydn 'Surprise' Symphony Theme
In this tutorial we will learn a simple arrangement of one of the main themes in Franz Joseph Haydn's 'Surprise' Symphony in classical guitar style.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Malaguena
Christopher will show you how to play this traditional classical guitar piece that has beginner level skills as well as intermediate.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Mary Had A Little Lamb: Learning To Orchestrate
By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to play more a simple classical guitar arrangement of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had A Little Lamb".
(Christopher Schlegel)
Mozart 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'
By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to play a simple classical guitar arrangement of Mozart's nursery rhyme "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star".
(Christopher Schlegel)
Ode To Joy
Let's learn a very simple arrangement of a beautiful melody: Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme! We'll take this one in three steps: first the single note melody, the we'll learn the theme in two voices, and finally we'll add a third voice for a full arrangement.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Pachelbel 'Canon In D'
In this tutorial we will learn a classical guitar style arrangement of Pachelbel's 'Canon In D'.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Paganini Caprice 24 Theme
In this set of six classical guitar lessons, I'll teach you the elements of Paganini's "Caprice 24" theme. In the first two lessons we'll look at how to harmonize and play a variation on the first section. Next we'll learn how to harmonize the second section of the piece, then play the second section through. In lesson 5 we'll play through the entire piece. I'll also add some performance advice at the end.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Strauss 'The Blue Danube' Waltz Theme
In this tutorial we will learn a simple arrangement of Johann Strauss' 'The Blue Danube' waltz theme in classical guitar style.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tarrega 'Adelita'
In this tutorial we will learn a beautiful Romantic classical solo piece by guitarist-composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) entitled 'Adelita'.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tarrega 'Endecha'
In this tutorial we'll learn to play a beautiful classical solo piece by guitarist-composer Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) entitled "Endecha". It is very much characteristic of Tarrega's work: Romantic, rich-sounding harmonies, wonderful melodic arc and quite beautiful. It is also a great piece to learn for the purpose of acquiring some very specific skills involving playing classical guitar.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tarrega 'Lagrima'
In this tutorial we'll learn to play a beautiful classical solo piece by guitarist-composer Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) entitled "Lagrima". It is very much characteristic of Tarrega's work: Romantic, rich-sounding harmonies, wonderful melodic arc and quite beautiful. It is also a great piece to learn for the purpose of acquiring some very specific skills involving playing classical guitar.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tarrega 'Prelude No. 1 in D Minor'
In this tutorial we will learn a Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) piece for solo classical guitar 'Prelude No. 1 in D Minor'.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tarrega 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra'
In this tutorial we will learn a beautiful Romantic classical solo piece by guitarist-composer Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) titled 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra'.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tchaikovsky 'Nutcracker March' Theme
In this tutorial we will learn a simple arrangement of the main theme to the "Nutcracker March" by Tchaikovsky in classical guitar style.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tchaikovsky 'Pathetique' Symphony Theme
In this tutorial we will play a simple arrangement of the main theme to Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' Symphony in classical guitar style.
(Christopher Schlegel)
Tchaikovsky 'Swan Lake' Theme
In this tutorial we will play a simple arrangement of one of Tchaikovsky's themes from his 'Swan Lake' ballet music.
(Christopher Schlegel)
The Star Spangled Banner Classical
In this tutorial we'll learn a solo fingerstyle arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner". We'll start with the basics, understanding the melody and how to add bass notes and chord tones. Then, we'll work through the entire arrangement note by note. After we get the notes in place, we'll learn how to add some performance flair by means of musical pauses called commas and fermatas. Finally, we'll add a dramatic ending flourish.
