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Top 10 Easy Classical Guitar Songs For Beginners (With Tabs)

Top 10 Easy Classical Guitar Songs For Beginners (With Tabs)

Looking for easy classical guitar songs to start with? Here are 10 beautiful classical guitar songs for beginners – complete with tabs and tips to help you learn each piece. Start playing classics from Lágrima to Bach’s Bourrée today!

Top 25 Classical Guitarists of All Time

Who are the greatest classical guitarists of all time? Explore the top 25 maestros of classical guitar – from Segovia’s legacy to today’s virtuosos.

The Art of Classical Guitar Fingernails: Natural vs. Acrylic Solutions

The Art of Classical Guitar Fingernails: Natural vs. Acrylic Solutions

The nuanced world of classical guitar playing is rich with traditions, techniques, and personal preferences that shape the unique sound and style of each guitarist. Among these considerations, the care and management of classical guitar fingernails stand out as a fundamental aspect of technique that can significantly impact tone and

What is the difference between classical guitar and fingerstyle guitar?

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What is the difference between classical guitar and fingerstyle guitar?

Classical guitar and fingerstyle guitar are two distinct approaches to playing the guitar, each with its own techniques, styles, and musical traditions. While both involve plucking the strings with the fingers rather than using a pick, there are differences that set them apart. Classical Guitar Classical guitar is a genre

"My Guitar", New Album from Ingrid Riollot

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"My Guitar", New Album from Ingrid Riollot

On her new album, "My Guitar", Ingrid Riollot records 6 compositions written by the great guitarist Australian born John Williams (not the one of Star Wars). Those pieces are wonderful, and so well written for the guitar but, unfortunately, are not very well known by the audience. Other

Album Review: Seven Original Pieces for Solo Guitar by Bret Williams

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Album Review: Seven Original Pieces for Solo Guitar by Bret Williams

Seven Original Pieces for Solo Guitar is the culmination of an impressive body work by Williams, the Brooklyn–based composer, educator, and host of the Classical Guitar Insider podcast.

Album Review: "A Time When Things Were New" by Ben Gateno

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Album Review: "A Time When Things Were New" by Ben Gateno

Classical guitarist, Ben Gateno, releases "A Time When Things Were New", a 19-track album of early twentieth century solo guitar pieces .

An Tran releases "Stay, My Beloved", Fingerstyle Guitar Tribute to Vietnam

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An Tran releases "Stay, My Beloved", Fingerstyle Guitar Tribute to Vietnam

Vietnamese classical guitar virtuoso, An Tran, releases his debut albumL Stay, My Beloved.

Album Review: Duo Alterity

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Album Review: Duo Alterity

Up and coming classical guitar/flute duo, Duo Alterity, released their first album this year - the self-titled Duo Alterity. The album is a warm, organic collection of contemporary compositions. The pieces are performed flawlessly by Allison Hughes (flute) and Joseph Van Doran (classical guitar). While the classical chamber repertoire