Common Keys on Classical Guitar
In this video Simon walks you through the most common keys on classical guitar and why we hear these keys more frequently than others. To follow along, download our free Circle of [...]
The Circle of Fifths
In this article we'll introduce you to the circle of fifths. What is it? Why is it useful? And how can you use it in your own music practice? The Circle of Fifths What [...]
Tone Colors on Classical Guitar
A Beginner's Guide to Tone Colors on Classical Guitar In this article I'd like to offer a beginner's guide to using tone colors [...]
Justin Holland: Composer Showcase
In this article we continue our Composer Showcase series with Justin Holland. During the time of the great European 19th-century guitar pedagogues like Sor, Carulli, and Aguado, the guitar was just becoming popular in [...]
The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar: Grade 1
A Comprehensive Method for Classical Guitar The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar: Grade 1 offers a step-by-step guide for beginners learning classical guitar. In this book we'll walk you through learning new [...]
What is 6/8 time signature?
Many of the most well-known pieces of music on classical guitar are in 6/8 time signature. If time signatures are new to you, don't worry, we'll cover that below. So what is 6/8, what [...]