Antigoni Goni Performs Vidalita by Barrios Classical guitarist Antigoni Goni performs Vidalita by Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944).

Classical guitarist Antigoni Goni performs Vidalita by Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944) via Siccas Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/antigoni-gon...

Online Classes with Nicole Payie for Beginner to Early-Intermediate (May 2026) A quick look at some online classical guitar classes with Nicole Payie for Beginner to Early-Intermediate (May 2026).

My good friend and colleague Nicole has some online classes in May you can check out. Plus, she is using my method book making it a perfect match for my online followers and students.
www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/classes-payi...

Ramírez and Arnold Perform the Overture to Eduardo e Christina by Rossini Classical guitarist Alexander-Sergei Ramírez and Sheila Arnold (fortepiano) perform the overture to Eduardo e Christina by Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868), arranged by Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1...

Classical guitarist Alexander-Sergei Ramírez and Sheila Arnold (fortepiano) perform the overture to Eduardo e Christina by Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868), arranged by Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/ramirez-arno...

Left Hand String Clearance – How to Avoid Accidental Muting How do I not mute adjacent strings with the left hand when playing chords and arpeggios on classical guitar? The usually fix for left hand clearance issues is to make a series of tiny adjustments to a...

New Q&A lesson. Left Hand String Clearance, How to Avoid Accidental Muting. I cover a number of ways to improve clearance and provide and exercise to test it out. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/left-hand-cl...

Love that bridge style on the guitar and, what I assume, is a platform on the top for resting the picky?

Carlo Fierens plays Andante et allegro by Coste on a 1855 Lacôte Classical guitarist Carlo Fierens plays Andante et allegro by Napoléon Coste (1805-1883) performed on a rare 1855 René-François Lacôte seven-string guitar.

Classical guitarist Carlo Fierens plays Andante et allegro by Napoléon Coste (1805-1883) performed on a rare 1855 René-François Lacôte seven-string guitar via Siccas Guitars. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/carlo-fieren...

How to Play Through a Simple Mistake in Music | This is Classical Guitar

Question: How do I play through a simple mistake in music?
This is a very common issue for musicians and requires a restructuring of your priorities when playing and practicing music. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/how-to-play-...

Dowland’s Foundry Perform ‘It was a time when silly bees could speak’ by Dowland Dowland's Foundry with Sami Brown on lute perform It was a time when silly bees could speak, No. 18 from the Third Book of Songs by John Dowland (1563-1626).

Dowland’s Foundry with Sami Brown on lute perform 'It was a time when silly bees could speak', No. 18 from the Third Book of Songs by John Dowland (1563-1626) via The Lute Society. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/dowlands-fou...

Marc-Etienne Leclerc Performs Grand Caprice, Op. 60 by Legnani Canadian classical guitarist Marc-Etienne Leclerc performs Grand Caprice, Op.60 by Luigi Legnani (1790-1877).

Wonderful performance and large rhapsodic work by Legnani. Canadian classical guitarist Marc-Etienne Leclerc performs Grand Caprice, Op.60 by Luigi Legnani (1790-1877). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/marc-etienne...

Lorenzo Micheli Performs Geppetto by Fiorenzo Carpi Classical guitarist Lorenzo Micheli performs his arrangement Geppetto by Fiorenzo Carpi (1918-1997). The work is a celebrated theme from the soundtrack for the 1972 tv show Le avventure di Pinocchio.

Classical guitarist Lorenzo Micheli performs his arrangement Geppetto by Fiorenzo Carpi (1918-1997) via Partita Studio in Korea. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/lorenzo-mich...

Voyager from Le Support | This is Classical Guitar

The Voyager from Le Support is my favourite new guitar support and I highly recommend it. It has the same secure non-slip contact on both legs as the professional model but with a more portable design. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/le-support-v...

Bradford Werner Performs Studio No.6 “Soledad” by Gilardino Bradford Werner performs Studio No.6 "Soledad" (Omaggio a Francisco Goya) from Studi di virtuosità e di trascendenza by Angelo Gilardino (1941-2022) on classical guitar.

Working on a concert programme, here's one the pieces. Studio No.6 “Soledad” (Omaggio a Francisco Goya) from Studi di virtuosità e di trascendenza by Angelo Gilardino (1941-2022). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/bradford-wer...

What is the best way to learn a new piece on classical guitar? A question and answer on: What is the best way to learn a new piece on classical guitar? There are many variables involved in learning a new piece such as understanding the composition itself, the gui...

New Q&A lesson: What is the best way to learn a new piece on classical guitar? www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/best-way-to-...

Saggese and Depedro perform Che si può fare by Barbara Strozzi Sofia Saggese (mezzo soprano) and Davide Depedro (theorbo) perform Che si può fare (Arie op. 8, Venezia, 1664) by Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677).

Sofia Saggese (mezzo soprano) and Davide Depedro (theorbo) perform Che si può fare (Arie op. 8, Venezia, 1664) by Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/saggese-depe...

Kristina Vårlid Performs Variations on a Theme of Scriabin by Tansman Norwegian classical guitarist Kristina Vårlid performs Variations on a Theme of Scriabin by Polish composer Alexandre Tansman (1897–1986)

Norwegian classical guitarist Kristina Vårlid performs Variations on a Theme of Scriabin by Polish composer Alexandre Tansman (1897–1986). www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/kristina-var...

Orlando Pellicori Performs Capriccio Diabolico, Op.85b by Tedesco Classical guitarist Orlando Pellicori performs Capriccio Diabolico, Op.85b by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968) and filmed on location in Corigliano-Rossano (Cosenza), Italy.

Beautiful! Classical guitarist Orlando Pellicori performs Capriccio Diabolico, Op.85b by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968) with string quartet and filmed on location in Corigliano-Rossano (Cosenza), Italy via the Omni Foundation. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/orlando-pell...

Featured artists from last week at thisisclassicalguitar.com. Sergei Gudelev performs Crystal Silence by Chick Corea. Avin Ahmadi performs the Iranian piece Gar Tīgh Bārad by Aghaei on the Oud via Siccas Guitars. Zsombor Sidoo performs Atemzüge für Thomas by Schurig.

#guitar #classicalguitar

How do I get a beautiful right hand tone on classical guitar? A Q&A post on the Question: How do I get a beautiful right hand tone on classical guitar? A full answer and lesson videos explain the ways classical guitarists get a beautiful tone.

New Q&A from a subscriber: How do I get a beautiful right hand tone on classical guitar? The lesson covers string angle for plucking, contact points, and nails. www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/how-to-get-a...

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.

#guitar #classicalguitar

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...