https://classicalguitarmagazine.com Classical Guitar shares music, musicians, and instruments that matter. Explore the rich traditions, history, and vibrant community surrounding classical guitar. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:47:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/classicalguitarmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CG_favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com 32 32 73371066 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/forbidden-fifths-in-guitar-sor-to-hendrix/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16602
The effect of parallel fifths has a tendency to compromise the independence of the two parts. Even still, composers from Sor to Hendrix have used it to great effect.]]> 16602 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/classical-guitar-music-to-play-moment-musical-by-schubert-tr-tarrega/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16562
From the Classical Guitar archives, this is a 1922 setting of a most famous piece by Franz Schubert, "Moment Musical," transcribed by Francisco Tárrega.]]> 16562 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/classical-guitar-music-to-play-strathallans-lament-arr-michael-clayton/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16524
Strathallan's Lament, (traditional, Robert Burns), is a superb example of this style. It is arranged here for classical guitar by Michael Clayton.]]> 16524 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/beginner-guitarists-guide-to-sight-reading/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16483
Sight reading on guitar is a useful skill that is indispensable for many musicians. It's like a quick Polaroid picture rather than a considered portrait.]]> 16483 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/classical-guitar-music-to-play-romanza-by-grieg-tr-tarrega/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16415
The fingering for this Edvard Grieg "Romanza" transcription by Francisco Tárrega uses some long reaches on the left hand.]]> 16415 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/play-clair-de-lune-by-debussy-on-classical-guitar/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16305
This arrangement attempts to mimic the effect of the depressed sustain pedal on the piano by allowing adjacent notes, played on separate strings, to sound on together.]]> 16305 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/classical-guitar-music-to-play-gavotte-by-j-s-bach-arr-s-kenyon/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16298
In this trio arrangement by Stephen Kenyon, less experienced players will find this setting fits on the fingerboard without undue difficulty. ]]> 16298 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/classical-guitar-music-to-play-little-lullaby-by-adrian-ingram/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16277
This piece features an interesting mixture of chord textures for the less advanced player. ]]> 16277 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/classical-guitar-music-to-play-cadiz-by-albeniz-arr-david-hill/ Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16271
The BBC broadcast this work played by Ricardo Viñes who was apparently Albéniz's favourite interpreter. Certain features are marked and should be given attention.]]> 16271 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/scales-on-classical-guitar-setting-the-foundation/ Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://classicalguitarmagazine.com/?p=16224
Scale practice is commonly thought to have one essential function: the development of speed. But there is so much more to be gained from work on scales.]]> 16224