I don’t claim great skill as a guitarist, though I have a diploma of sorts and have earned a living from the guitar in the remote past – an even more precarious one than the one I have now, though. The guitar, particularly the classical guitar, still claims a good deal of my time and mental energy, so it had to be represented on this site. Unfortunately, apart from the indispensable forum run by Jean-François Delcamp, there is not a great deal of very useful stuff on the Internet related with the classical guitar – here are some feeds which I hope are of more use to you than to me, and towards the bottom of the page you’ll find a few links mostly related with classical guitarists. Drop me a comment if you know a feed or link which might fit (or just to say hi).
Guitar Feeds
Creative Guitar
Andrés Torres Segovia
Andrés Torres Segovia (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987) was a Spanish read more [Link]
Andrés Torres Segovia
Andrés Torres Segovia (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987) was a Spanish read more
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Long Nails
The debate over long or short nails has raged since the dawn of the classical guitar and the right answer to this question is "It doesn't matter".read more [Link]
About.com Guitar
Acoustic vs. Electric – Which to Start On?
Confused as to which type of guitar would be best to learn on? Worry no more – here is all you need to know to help you decide which type of guitar is for you. Includes specific recommendations for beginner guitars. Learn MoreAcoustic vs. Electric – Which to Start On? originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Friday, March 5th, 2010 … [Link]
Pink Floyd On Electric Shaver & Effects Pedals
This is fascinating stuff… someone has gone through the trouble of recreating Pink Floyd's "Welcome to the Machine" using guitars, Electro-Harmonix pedals and electric razors. The results sound pretty convincingly like some classic analog synths. Pink Floyd On Electric Shaver & Effects Pedals originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 21:11:40.Permalink | Comment | Email this [Link]
Free Jakob Dylan MP3
Fans of the Wallflowers will want to download "Nothing But the Whole Wide World," an mp3 from Jakob Dylan's new release Women and Country. If this track is representative of the rest of the album, this marks a major stylistic departure for the younger Dylan.Free Jakob Dylan MP3 originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 22:02:03.Permalink … [Link]
Guitarist.com – Blog
Cedar or Spruce?
It’s an old guitar question: Cedar or spruce? These are the two main choices for classical guitar tops. Many guitarists prefer one or the other. “I’m a cedar guy” or “I’m a spruce gal.” Cedar is more forgiving than spruce. It’s easier to make a “good tone” on cedar. (”Good tone” usually means round and slick, with maybe some dark … [Link]
Piraí Vaca: Bach, Sonata 3 (BWV 1005), Allegro Assai
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Piraí Vaca: Neil Gow’s Lament
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Delcamp.us – Classical Guitar Forum
Public Space • Re: Great or interesting Bach interpretations
The Bach interpretations by Goran Sollscher are also excellent. I like his Preludes for BWV1007 and BWV 1006a are just perfect, in my opinion. Stephan Schmidt rendition of BWV 998 is also superb.EGPStatistics: Posted by Tanamá — Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:21 pm [Link]
Classical Guitar Classes • Re: Chord naming in atonal music
I thought ACE was the first inversion FM7 – wait – no, its the second inversion Dm7/9 or …Statistics: Posted by Classitar — Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:08 pm [Link]
Classical Guitar for Sale • Re: Ana Espinosa Rodriguez, Spruce/Brazilian Classical, $4,4
I neglected to mention that I can accept PayPal for this guitar, which means you can put it on your credit card and pay it off when your tax return check arrives. 
Play now, pay later.Cheers,DavidStatistics: Posted by gansz — Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:04 pm [Link]
The Evolution of Classical Guitar Technique – Part 2
By the early nineteenth century the guitar’s range had been expanded with the addition of a lower string tuned to “e” and it no longer comprised of courses but rather single strings. The new improvements to the construction of the guitar resulted in a more versatile instrument, and one that was much easier to keep in tune. With the new … [Link]
The Evolution of Classical Guitar Technique – Part 1
By Simon Powis A defining characteristic of the classical guitar and its lineage is the constant development and change it has undergone over the course of history. Modern performance practice, compositional styles and even construction of the classical guitar are still in a state of flux and although there may be a conceived standard for any particular aspect of the … [Link]
The Evolution of Classical Guitar Technique – Part 2
By the early nineteenth century the guitar’s range had been expanded with the addition of a lower string tuned to “e” and it no longer comprised of courses but rather single strings. The new improvements to the construction of the guitar resulted in a more versatile instrument, and one that was much easier to keep in tune. With the new … [Link]
guitarra.artelinkado – foros – Noticias y novedades
Nueva Biblioteca de Música para Guitarra 'Regino Sainz de la Maza'
Estimados amigos de guitarra.artelinkado, La editorial Piles ha dado comienzo a una nueva colección de partituras bajo el título de Nueva Biblioteca de Música para Guitarra 'Regino Sainz de la Maza'. La colección, bajo la supervisión de Leopoldo Neri, usuario de nuestro foro, dará a conocer un repertorio hasta ahora inédito que fue escrito para Regino Sainz de la Maza por … [Link]
Praça Onze: Abismo de rosas – Músicas de Brasil
Estimados amigos/as de guitarra.artelinkado. Hoy os quiero presentar el primer registro discográfico de la agrupación Praça Onze. Bajo el nombre "Abismo de Rosas -Músicas de Brasil" presentan sus personales versiones de obras de compositores de autores contemporáneos brasileños donde interpretan con una energía y frescura dignas de hacer mencrión choros, sambas y frevos en autoría de los famosos Marco Pereira, Paulo … [Link]
Dionisio Aguado: Lecciones, ejercicios y estudios – Nueva edición por Matanya Ophee
Este volumen es una colección de ejercicios, lecciones y estudios extraídos de la Escuela de Dionisio Aguado publicada en 1826. Si apartamos todo el texto de este método de guitarra lo que queda es un sistema de enseñanza progresivo y gradual que se asemejaría por su construcción al Mikrokosmos de Bartók. Como Bartók escribió en el prefacio de esta monumental … [Link]
SCGS Blog
Play what you like?
Once when I was struggling to get to grips with a piece that should have been within my reach, I stopped and commented that I actually didn't like the piece. My teacher took the piece away saying, "Don't play it then. Life is too short to play pieces we don't like!" They were right. 
Last night, in a very enjoyable concert … [Link]
Nature v Nurture? I think I know…
(This article also appears on http://www.scgs-guitar.org.uk/bloga~ decades, maybe centuries, man has debated whether gifted people are the result of genetics or experience. Is a musician brilliant because they had musically brilliant ancestors or because they were brought up within surroundings that exposed them to 'good' music and a variety of instruments, which their caring parents encouraged them to learn?I'm sure … [Link]
A Stretch In Time
The following article was published on the website of the Eden Stell Guitar Duo (Mark Eden & Christopher Stell, www.edenstell.com. It is republished here with their kind permission. After you have read it fee free to leave a comment but please leave one on their site too.It would be unthinkable for any sportsman, amateur or professional, to throw themselves into … [Link]
Learn Classical Guitar Blog
Mar 11, Sneak Peak
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Mar 6, Right hand and left hand technique
I'm looking for advice on the best training guides, CDs, books, etc for self learing technique for right hand and left hand. I studied guitar many years [Link]
Mar 6, Something by the Beatles
Hello Trevor, I subscribe to your e-mails and love them! Very helpful and a generous thing you do for us. You once posted a bonus peice of free music [Link]
The Classical Guitar Blog
Branding for Better Practicing
Fan up the Classical Guitar Blog on Facebook!A brand is an identity. When I say “Nike,” you think shoes. When I say, “Yamaha,” you’d probably think of guitars. Both those are brands: strong identities associated with a name. Musicians, especially those trying to make a living in music, should have brands as well. A brand is easy to think up, … [Link]
On Teaching Children
Fan up the Classical Guitar Blog on Facebook!Music is a gift. A gift for all ages and all cultures. It’s not for adults only, but children as well. You might ask, “Why should I bother teaching children classical guitar?” There are many reasons. One that comes to mind immediately is that children who study music and classical guitar are the … [Link]
Three Ways to Develop an Arpeggio
Fan up the Classical Guitar Blog on Facebook!We can take the most basic of arpeggios and develop them in several ways. The first is to just move the thumb around. Second, move the whole thing around. Third, rotate through the fingers (explained in detail here). What else should I do video lessons on? Did you enjoy this post? Check out … [Link]
Learn How to Play Guitar | Free Guitar Lessons Online
Learning Guitar Scales
We’ve finally arrived at the fun part! You’re going to get a quick crash course in some basic music theory, and enough examples to get you playing as soon as possible. Let’s go ahead and get started with scales. Scales: The Building Blocks of Music A scale is a series of notes which typically spans from the root note to … [Link]
Guitar Warm Up Exercises And Why They Matter
As dry as this section might sound, I strongly urge you to follow along with these guitar warm-up exercises! No matter how much of a ‘hassle’ it seems like to warm up before you play, let me assure you that the ‘hassle’ is worth it. Your hands are also instruments and affect the quality of sounds you’re able to squeeze … [Link]
Correct Guitar Positioning
How to Play Guitar Correctly? Here are more guitar tips to help you out. If you find that your hands become fatigued even after performing your warm ups, there’s a good chance that your technique is to blame. A little fatigue is normal when building strength in your hands and fingers, but serious cramps point to a problem. Let’s start, … [Link]
Dale Harris, Guitarist
Download Guitar Music by Dale Harris on MP3 for FREE!
I have made available two downloads of complete and unreleased tracks for FREE for access by anyone who visits my page at www.reverbnation.com/daleharrisPLEA~ NOTE: to download the free music you must register with reverbnation (a simple process and they DO NOT hassle you!) and become a fan of Dale Harris.There are other sample tracks available to listen and /or download … [Link]
1FD Studios Built By Dale Harris
1FD STUDIOS The private recording studio built by Dale Harris in Hertfordshire, England. The Construction Process (brief version)My new CD REVERIE ON A HILL was recorded at my new private studio 1FD in Hertfordshire UK.You can hear the results by clicking on the link below:The Dale Harris Repertoire And MP3 Sound-clip Page Please locate the following items that are taken … [Link]
Dale Harris: My First Release On CD
Over the years, I played with many artists in a variety of ensembles. My first commercial recording was with a Hertfordshire based group, 'Pretty Blue Gun' (herein referred to as PBG).I possess a number of second-hand copies of the CD album that was recorded in the early 1990's. The CD is entitled 'Big Blue World' (herein referred to as 'BBW') … [Link]
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1 Richard Corr // Feb 11, 2010 at %I:%M %p
To dmslabbert:
Glad you liked the quality of the paper used in my books. You may be interested to know that the paper used was 105gsm Matt Art for the interior pages, with the cover printed on gloss 1/s lamination artboard at a weight 260gsm.
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