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Jul 4, 2010, Spanish song sites
I first got into Spanish guitar and shortly after, classical. While I'm enjoying your site, I'm also wondering if you know of any (preferably free) sites
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Jul 4, 2010, Brasila Classical Guitar
I would like to know the origin on a guitar that one of my family members has. It was bought in 1989 in Tampa, FL. It has a label inside the guitar
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Jul 4, 2010, Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra in D major
Hi I have been searching for sheet music for Vivaldi's Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra in D major Largo. There appear to be different arrangements
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Jul 4, 2010, Freak
John Williams – flawless playing Ana Vidovic – beautiful, and she plays great Steven Pasero – just for his version of Greensleeves – fantastic
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Jul 4, 2010, How the flu changed my life
I was taught the piano as a child and studied music for a time before moving on to college. My background in music has always been classical, with a special
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Jun 22, 2010, 1st, 2nd , 3rd…etc positions
I do not understand what 1st position , 3rd position, 5th position etc. means. Been playing guitar forever, by ear and tabs. Just now learning to read
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Jun 11, 2010, Singing Cowboy Guitar 1940's
I have a singing Cowboy Guitar from the 1940's. What is the value? if any? Hi Regina, I'm not sure of the monetary value but I'm sure there must be
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Jun 11, 2010, Guitars and matches
On a recent documentary on the guitar, I saw a guitar manufacturer hold a lighted match in front of the sound hole, tap on the body of the instrument and
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Jun 11, 2010, arpezh speed
what's the best way to improve the speed of arpezh? or i,m apiando? Hi Mehdi, I've found the best way to practice apoyando is to perform short sharp
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Jun 11, 2010, musical symbols or sign
What do 1/2CII, CII, IV, CIV, 1/2CII, CV, 1/2CVII, 1/2CV, etc mean in classical guitar sheet music ??? Hi there, Those Roman numerals indicate the fret
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Jun 11, 2010, Differences between a classical guitar and a regular acoustic
How can you tell the differences between a classical guitar and a regular acoustic? Hi Laney, I've answered this question before so perhaps it would
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Jun 11, 2010, Acoustic Guitar
I have a guitar I believe is from the 1970's or earlier. Inside is a white label that says Model number G101. I think it is possible for some numbers to
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Jun 11, 2010, Newbie to the world of classical guitar/music
Hi all 
I was wondering if any one of you could advise me on the right approach of playing the classical guitar. As mentioned, I'm quite new to playing
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May 28, 2010, classical guitar players
1- john williams 2- julain bream 3- david russel
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May 28, 2010, 3D animator
-Ida Presty -Alexandre Lagoya -Hopkinson Smith -elegance, sound, intelligence, emotion, strenght & fragilit
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May 24, 2010, Using the Scales
I am a complete beginner presently trying to learn the scales(major and minor) but I dont understand exaclty how I use them. Can you show me an example
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May 23, 2010, Best Guitarist
Even Though he is not a classical guitarist, Jimi Hendrix is no doubt the BEST EVER
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May 6, 2010, Barre Chords – How Do You Play Them?
Barre chords should be fingered properly or you'll get dead notes…
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May 6, 2010, Narciso Yepes – A Spanish Guitar Legend
Narciso Yepes is considered among the first rank of guitarists in the 20th century…
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May 6, 2010, Waltz in E by Carcassi
This classical guitar Waltz in E by Carcassi will help develop your skill in using your thumb to play a melody line, develop your arpeggio playing and playing a shifting melody line on the E string…
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May 6, 2010, Waltz in C By Matteo Carcassi
This waltz in C major by Matteo Carcassi is a perfect example of his charm and warmth…
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May 6, 2010, Waltz By Carcassi
This Waltz by Carcassi will help develop your skill in playing an arpeggio and developing your strength when using the outer fingers of both hands on classical guitar…
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May 6, 2010, Villa-Lobos…Brazilian Musical Legend
Villa-Lobos was the most popular and successful composer ever to come out of South America
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May 6, 2010, Vibrato – How Is It Achieved On Guitar?
Vibrato is played more often with a lateral movement rather than a vertical one…
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May 6, 2010, Trill – How To Trill On Guitar
To trill on guitar properly you need to know the best technique…
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May 6, 2010, Tremolo – How Is Tremolo Played On The Guitar?
Tremolo, whilst difficult, is certainly attainable if you approach it in the right manner…
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May 6, 2010, Tarrega – Opening The Door For Generations
Tarrega, more than anyone else, extended the repertoire and developed the technique of classical guitar…
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May 6, 2010, Alexandre Tansman – Musical Master
Tansman was one of Poland's most cherished musicians…
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May 6, 2010, Study In E Minor – Melancholy Classical Guitar Piece
This Study in E Minor is written around well established common chord progressions in the E Harmonic Minor key…
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May 6, 2010, Study In C by Giuliani – Free Guitar Lesson
This Study in C by Giuliani is great for developing your thumb technique and maintaining drive and momentum…
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May 6, 2010, Staccato – How To Use It On Guitar
Staccato is a right hand technique that can be fun to play…
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May 6, 2010, Sor – The Beethoven Of Guitar
Sor was indispensable to the development of the guitar…
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May 6, 2010, Fernando Sor Waltz in G
This Sor waltz is a beautiful little miniature that contains many appealing musical nuances and lessons for classical guitar…
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May 6, 2010, Sneak Peak
sneek peek
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May 6, 2010, Slur Study in C by Carulli
Use this slur study to practice and improve your left hand technique…
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May 6, 2010, Sight Reading – Anyone Can Do It!
Sight Reading is just a matter of daily practice and choosing your level wisely…
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May 6, 2010, Sicilienne by Carulli
Sicilienne by Ferdinando Carulli was based on an early ninteenth century style…
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May 6, 2010, Sharon Isbin – One Of The World's Foremost Classical Guitarists
Sharon Isbin has a love of music and dedication to guitar that shines through…
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May 6, 2010, Andres Segovia – The Man Who Elevated The Guitar
Andres Segovia was the driving force that made the classical guitar so popular today…
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May 6, 2010, Scarlatti Minuetto – Arrangement for Classical Guitar
This Scarlatti minuetto is an intoxicating little piece arranged for the classical guitar…
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May 6, 2010, Gaspar Sanz – Pre-Eminent Baroque Guitarist
Sanz wrote some wonderful music that reflected both his education and skill as a musician but included the depth of his faith…
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May 6, 2010, Rujero By Gaspar Sanz
Rujero is a wonderful, but not too difficult piece by Gaspar Sanz, to play on the classical guitar with its interesting melody, rhythm and ornamental grace notes…
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May 6, 2010, Rodrigo – Light Through Darkness
Rodrigo was blinded at an early age but wrote music of such sublime beauty it added another dimension to the classical guitar repertoire…
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May 6, 2010, Renaissance Guitar Piece – Guitar Lesson
This Renaissance Guitar Piece reputedly first appeared around 1596 in the
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May 6, 2010, Ponce – Mexican Musical Master
Ponce was one of the leading figures of both Mexican and world music…
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May 6, 2010, principiant 7
principiant 7
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May 6, 2010, Pizzicato – How To Execute It Cleanly
Pizzicato is easy to do with a little practice and correct technique…
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May 6, 2010, Pepe Romero…An Extraordinary Guitarist
Pepe Romero, along with his father and brothers, have a long and distinguished family tradition in classical guitar…
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May 6, 2010, pemula duet 2
pemula duet 2
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May 6, 2010, Paganini – Virtuoso Of Several Stringed Instuments
Nicolo Paganini played classical guitar almost as well as the violin and was a wonderful composer for the instrument…
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