Classical for
Beginner to Intermediate students
Learning
classical is great way to develop the best technique for finger
style guitar. This is also the next step after the course
How to Read Music.
Proceed through
the following lessons in order.
Lesson 1
-
Andante
by Manuel Cano. In this piece you will learn the basic right hand
position and the use of the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers.
Lesson 2
- Etude
by Dionisio Aguado. The purpose of this lesson is to learn how to
use opposing finger combinations in the right hand and picking three
note chords while developing the proper placement of the right hand
over the strings.
Lesson 3
-
Andantino
by Matteo Carcassi. The purpose of this lesson is to further the use
of opposing finger combinations in the right hand including the use
of a pedal tone with the index finger. Also, using the index and
middle fingers of the right hand together and the use of a pedal
tone with the thumb.
Lesson 4
- Etude
by Fernando Sor. This is a very short study being only eight
measures long but it is very important in developing more control of
the 3rd and 4th fingers of the left hand and recognizing the note
values indicated in both stem directions and holding them for the
proper duration.
Lesson 5
- Study
by Fernando Sor. This is an easy piece to use to continue developing
your reading skills and the use of the thumb in combination with the
index, middle and ring fingers.
Lesson 6
-
Allegretto
by Joseff Kuffner. While this lesson is very simple it contains very
important information concerning points of control to further
develop the 3rd and 4th fingers of the left hand and a combination
of right hand techniques which include broken chord rhythms and
picking single note runs.
Lesson 7
-
Allegretto study
-
by Dionisio Aguado. The purpose of this study is to develop speed in
right hand finger picking of close combinations and will continue to
build on concepts from the previous lesson concerning points of
control as to accommodate fast chord changes. It will be an
important study to include in your daily practice for a long time
and will begin to advance your technical skills to the intermediate
level.
Lesson 8
-
Waltz
-
by Mauro Guiliani. The primary focus in this lesson is to develop
the simultaneous use of the first and third fingers of the left hand
as well as the third and fourth fingers in holding chord positions
allowing the right hand to work in a logical fashion over the
strings to produce a flowing sustained tone.
Lesson 9
-
Staccato Tenuto
Study
- by D. Aguado. The
primary focus in this lesson is to develop the staccato touch in the
right hand and the contrasting tenuto. This piece is in the key of G
which has one sharp, it's a very short and
simple lesson but very important.
Lesson 10
-
Broken Chord
Study
- by Ferdinand Carulli.
In this piece you will use chords from measure to measure in a
consistent arpeggio fashion also known as broken chord rhythms which
come in handy for practical use in accompaniments and finger style
arrangements. The first 16 measures is in the key of G which has one
sharp and the second half of the piece, measures 17-32 is in E minor
which is the relative minor of G. This is a nice piece to play
and enjoy.
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