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Avin Ahmadi Performs Gar Tīgh Bārad by Aghaei on Oud Vienna-based Iranian oud player and vocalist Avin Ahmadi performs the Iranian piece Gar Tīgh Bārad by Siamak Aghaei on the Oud.

Beautiful! Vienna-based Iranian oud player and vocalist Avin Ahmadi performs the Iranian piece Gar Tīgh Bārad by Siamak Aghaei on the Oud. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/avin-ahmadi-...

Sergei Gudelev Performs Crystal Silence by Chick Corea Classical guitarist Sergei Gudelev performs Crystal Silence by Chick Corea (1941-2021), arr. by A. Марков.

Beautiful performance, love this arrangement. Sergei Gudelev performs Crystal Silence by Chick Corea (1941-2021), arr. by A. Марков. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/sergei-gudel...

Zsombor Sidoo Performs Atemzüge für Thomas by Wolfram Schurig Hungarian classical guitarist Zsombor Sidoo performs Atemzüge für Thomas (Breaths for Thomas) by Wolfram Schurig (b.1967).

Beautiful performance with excellent pacing, just enough to be spacious but also complete the sustained lines. Zsombor Sidoo performs Atemzüge für Thomas (Breaths for Thomas) by Wolfram Schurig (b.1967). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/zsombor-sido...

How to Play Rest and Free Strokes at the Same Time on Classical Guitar | This is Classical Guitar

New Q&A Lesson: How do I play rest stroke thumb with free stroke fingers at the same time? Variant: How do I play free stroke thumb with rest stroke fingers? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/rest-free-st...

2026 New Releases for Classical Guitar External classical guitar albums, editions, gear, products, and composition releases for 2026.

Time constraints have put a hold on album reviews but I made a page for new releases to get the word out about new albums and other stuff. First added are some new releases by Aaron Larget-Caplan. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/2026-new-rel...

Tuomas Kourula Performs La petite Brunette by Robert de Visée Finnish lutenist Tuomas Kourula performs La petite Brunette by Robert de Visée (1655-1733) on theorbo via the Turku Early Music Society.

Beautiful performance! Finnish lutenist Tuomas Kourula performs La petite Brunette by Robert de Visée (1655-1733) on theorbo via the Turku Early Music Society. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/tuomas-kouru...

Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Spot Fingering A lesson for classical guitar on Spot Fingering in regards to regulating specific right hand fingering to isolated spots while applying broad concepts for most of the repertoire.

A lesson for classical guitar on Spot Fingering in regards to regulating specific right hand fingering to isolated spots while applying broad concepts for most of the repertoire. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/right-hand-s...

Prelude BWV999 on Keyboard, Lute, and Guitar Prelude, BWV999 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on harpsichord, lute, guitar, and piano.

Got distracted today and posted a bunch of videos of Prelude, BWV999 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on harpsichord, lute, guitar, and piano. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/prelude-bwv9...

Prelude BWV999 on Keyboard, Lute, and Guitar Prelude, BWV999 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on harpsichord, lute, guitar, and piano.

Got distracted today and posted a bunch of videos of Prelude, BWV999 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on harpsichord, lute, guitar, and piano. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/prelude-bwv9...

Duo Aratik Perform Gigue from French Suite, BWV 816 by Bach | This is Classical Guitar

Amazing ensemble work. Slovenian classical guitar Duo Aratik with Jure Cerkovnik & Aljaž Cvirn perform the Gigue from French Suite No. 5, BWV 816 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/duo-aratik-g...

I featured five amazing artists last week, check out their videos at the site. Link in bio or at thisisclassicalguitar.com

Top Left: Cristina Galietto via Siccas Guitars.

Top Right: Evangelina Mascardi and Ariel Abramovich.

Bottom: Drew Henderson and Tim Beattie.

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Mascardi & Abramovich Perform Valderrábano Evangelina Mascardi and Ariel Abramovich perform Contrapunto sobre tenor de la Baxa from Libro IV de Silva de Sirenas (Valladolid 1547) by Enríquez de Valderrábano (c.1500-1557).

Pure charm, two of my favourite players in duo. Evangelina Mascardi and Ariel Abramovich perform Contrapunto sobre tenor de la Baxa by Enríquez de Valderrábano (c.1500-1557). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/mascardi-abr...

Cristina Galietto Classical Guitar Concert Italian classical guitarist Cristina Galietto performs a concert including repertoire by Johann Kaspar Mertz, Francisco Tarrega, and Franz Schubert via Siccas Guitars.

Italian classical guitarist Cristina Galietto performs a concert including repertoire by Johann Kaspar Mertz, Francisco Tarrega, and Franz Schubert via Siccas Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/cristina-gal... #classicalguitar #guitar

Pièces caractéristiques Op.123 by Jean Absil | This is Classical Guitar Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Performed by Bradford Werner. Works: Prélude, Invention, Pastorale, Humoresque, Valse, Cantilène, Scherz...

The ninth work in the collection is now posted. IX. Pavane from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). One more to go. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...

Henderson-Beattie Perform Sonada de Adiós by Rodrigo Canadian classical guitarists Drew Henderson and Tim Beattie performs Henderson's arrangement of Sonada de Adiós by Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999).

Haunting and Beautiful! Canadian classical guitarists Drew Henderson and Tim Beattie performs Henderson’s arrangement of Sonada de Adiós by Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/henderson-be...

Theory Lesson No.4a: Notes on the Staff Theory Lesson No.4a: Note Anatomy, Steps and Skips, Treble Clef Notes, Bass Clef Notes. In this lesson we will learn about the basic visual building blocks of a note, movement on the staff by step or ...

Theory Lesson No.4a: Note Anatomy, Steps and Skips, Treble Clef Notes, Bass Clef Notes. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/theory-no4a-...

I featured four amazing artists last week, check out their videos and subscribe to their channels: thisisclassicalguitar.com

Top: Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić

Bottom Left: Elizabeth Pallett

Bottom Right: Penelope Shvarts

Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Rest and Free Stroke Considerations A lesson on rest and free stroke considerations in regards to sustain and muting in terms of right hand fingering choices. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and...

A lesson on rest and free stroke considerations in regards to sustain and muting in terms of right hand fingering choices. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/right-hand-f...

Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić Perform Jongo by Bellinati | This is Classical Guitar

Amazing performance! Classical guitarists Émilie Fend and Goran Krivokapić perform Jongo by Brazilian guitarist and composer Paulo Bellinati (b.1950). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/fend-krivoka... #classicalguitar #guitar

Elizabeth Pallett Performs Go From My Window from John Dowland Lutenist Elizabeth Pallett performs Go From My Window by John Dowland (1563-1626).

Beautiful! Lutenist Elizabeth Pallett performs Go From My Window by John Dowland (1563-1626). 400 years already? Went by so fast! www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pallett-go-f...

Pièces caractéristiques Op.123 by Jean Absil | This is Classical Guitar Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Performed by Bradford Werner. Works: Prélude, Invention, Pastorale, Humoresque, Valse, Cantilène, Scherz...

The eighth work in the series is now posted. VIII. Chant du soir from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Two more to go. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...

Penelope Shvarts Performs Prelude No.3, Op.46 by Emilia Giuliani Classical guitarist Penelope Shvarts performs Prelude No.3 from 6 Preludes, Op.46 by Emilia Giuliani (1813-1850). This comes via Ex-Aequo 2025 Emerging Artist Residency in Austin, TX

Classical guitarist Penelope Shvarts performs Prelude No.3 from 6 Preludes, Op.46 by Emilia Giuliani (1813-1850). This comes via Ex-Aequo 2025 Emerging Artist Residency in Austin, TX. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/penelope-shv... #guitar #classicalguitar

Right Hand Fingering Concepts: String Crossing and Ergonomics | This is Classical Guitar

Here's the second concept from my book on right hand fingering: String Crossing and Ergonomics. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/right-hand-s...

Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying fingering choices and gaining confidence in deciding fingering for...

New book day! Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria for justifying fingering choices and gaining confidence in deciding fingering for themselves. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/right-hand-f...

Shiqi Zhou Performs Fantasia, Op. 19 by Legnani Classical guitarist Shiqi Zhou performs Fantasia, Op. 19 by Luigi Legnani (1790-1877) via Guitar Salon International.

Amazing performance with layered dynamics and articulation! Classical guitarist Shiqi Zhou performs Fantasia, Op. 19 by Luigi Legnani (1790-1877) via Guitar Salon International. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/shiqi-zhou-f...

Zsombor Sidoo Performs Partita No.2, BWV 1004 by Bach | This is Classical Guitar

Amazing. Hungarian classical guitarist Zsombor Sidoo performs Partita No.2, BWV 1004 in D Minor for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/sidoo-partit...

Is it better to memorize my music? Question and Answer: Is it better to memorize pieces in music and classical guitar? Yes, it is better but that depends on a number of variables so the answer is not as simple as a yes or no. In this p...

New Q&A: Is it better to memorize pieces? Short answer: yes. Long answer: depends on the situation. I try to cover the reasons for and against the question but generally lean toward yes. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/is-it-better...

Pièces caractéristiques Op.123 by Jean Absil | This is Classical Guitar Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). Performed by Bradford Werner. Works: Prélude, Invention, Pastorale, Humoresque, Valse, Cantilène, Scherz...

The sixth work in the series is now posted. VI. Cantilène from Pièces caractéristiques pour guitare, Op.123 (1964) by Belgian composer Jean Absil (1893-1974). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/pieces-carac...

SoloDuo Perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Brahms Classical guitarists SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli & Matteo Mela) perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Johanes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged for two guitars by Lorenzo Micheli.

Beautiful! SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli & Matteo Mela) perform Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2 by Johanes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged for two guitars by Lorenzo Micheli. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/soloduo-inte...

A Well-Tempered Christmas by Simon Farintosh Canadian guitarist Simon Farintosh has a new album of Christmas song arrangements in all 24 major & minor keys titled A Well-Tempered Christmas.

Canadian classical guitarist Simon Farintosh has a new album of Christmas song arrangements in all 24 major & minor keys titled A Well-Tempered Christmas. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/a-well-tempe...