Drop D Tuning Tips
What is Drop D Tuning? Drop D tuning is a popular alternative tuning for classical guitarists that involves lowering the pitch of the sixth string (the low E string) down one whole step to a [...]
Inspiration: Listening to Bach with Rene Izquierdo and Ivan Rijos
For this month's dose of inspiration we're going to sit at the feet of Maestro J. S. Bach. In this performance Cuban virtuoso Rene Izquierdo is performing the famous Prelude from the Violin Partita no. [...]
Rick Lord Classical Guitarist
In this month's Classical Guitar Corner Academy Member Spotlight we're featuring member Rick Lord. Rick has been a member at CGC Academy for almost exactly a year! Rick is an exceptionally gifted player and his [...]
Left Hand Preparation on Classical Guitar
Left Hand Preparation on Classical Guitar Left hand preparation on classical guitar can help you reach another level of playing. Find out why and how to develop this technique in this video. How [...]
Dynamics on the Classical Guitar
Dynamics on the Classical Guitar In this article our Community Manager Dave Belcher talks about dynamics on the classical guitar. We'll talk about dynamic range and contrast, especially exploring dynamic extremes, and the relationship between [...]
Technique Tip : Left Hand Slurs
Pull-offs and Hammer-ons on Guitar (Slurs) Pull-offs and Hammer-ons, also known as slurs, are an integral part of classical guitar music. And they sound great when executed well. They can make a difficult passage [...]