Classical guitar

distressed_romeo · 05-28-2006, 12:20 PM

Anyone here formally studied this?

Just curious as I'm currently practicing on the classical again now exams are over and it's time to prepare for an assessment at GI. At the moment I'm just practicing IM scales with freestrokes and reststrokes (combinding that with scale singing), arpeggios and tremolo technique. Also got some nice easy classical pieces to improve my shitty reading skills (I get by for what I do on my own, but it's nowhere near a professional level). Might start serious lessons over the summer, as I was going to start classical piano again as well.

Any thoughts or advice?

Metal Ken · 05-29-2006, 06:13 PM

I like playing that style, but i've never formally studiest it

I think the best place to look is Eyethor Thorlaksson's site. he has all kinds of PDF's of classical pieces uploaded.

Edit:http://www.eythorsson.com/en/?id=music

F 50 Lover · 05-29-2006, 06:37 PM

Yeah, I've dabbled in it too. What kind of classical do you own? I've got a Takamine C-132S, more than enough for my skills lol. Anyways, this site has a great forum with a lot of knowledgable players: http://forum.guitarsalon.com/

Durero · 05-29-2006, 08:46 PM

I've been through the Bachelor of Music program at the University of British Columbia (Canada) majoring in composition with classical guitar as my main instrument. Had 4 years of juries (playing exams) and my audition piece was Asturias (Leyenda) by Albeniz. It's a really fun piece to play!
I'd highly recommend reading & using Aaron Shearer's music reading, visualizing, & memorization methods explained in his book: Learning the Classic Guitar (Part 2). I wish I had known about his methods before I started my degree - I would have learned all my pieces much more quickly and efficiently.

distressed_romeo · 05-30-2006, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F 50 Lover

Yeah, I've dabbled in it too. What kind of classical do you own? I've got a Takamine C-132S, more than enough for my skills lol. Anyways, this site has a great forum with a lot of knowledgable players: http://forum.guitarsalon.com/

Just a fairly cheap basic one. Nothing too fancy, as I'm not going to be playing it at degree level anytime soon. It's more for my own relaxation at home.

Freddie · 05-30-2006, 03:24 PM

Well I play at Classical Conservatory around here and it looks to me like you are on the right track (working on all the classical guitar technics).

If you want some advice: Focus on your TONE. We always say that tone is in the fingers and this is specially true with classical guitar playing. Play easy pieces ensuring that each note has a beautiful sound and you will have the respect of any exam commission, even if your technique is not great. DO NOT let your fingernails make percussive sounds when you play the notes. You DO keep your fingernails long right?

distressed_romeo · 05-30-2006, 04:36 PM

Tone is one of the main things I'm working on right now. I used to have super-long nails all over my right hand, but nowadays they're a lot shorter, as I prefer the tone of using a combination of flesh and nail, and plus I do a lot of 8 finger playing. Got some nice easy baroque pieces, that I'm working on.

F 50 Lover · 05-31-2006, 03:58 PM

Awesome, good to know we have sme knowledgeable classical players here, cuz I know I'm not

I'm currently working on Two Part Invention in D Minor by Bach for my guitar class final. Its a great change after playing all those jazz songs he gives us.

05-28-2006, 12:20 PM	#1
distressed_romeo I R not Chthulu... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Albion Posts: 9,535 Real Name: I have many... Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Main ERG: Aria bass tuned in fifths Rig: POD v2.0 Thanked: 198	Classical guitar Anyone here formally studied this? Just curious as I'm currently practicing on the classical again now exams are over and it's time to prepare for an assessment at GI. At the moment I'm just practicing IM scales with freestrokes and reststrokes (combinding that with scale singing), arpeggios and tremolo technique. Also got some nice easy classical pieces to improve my shitty reading skills (I get by for what I do on my own, but it's nowhere near a professional level). Might start serious lessons over the summer, as I was going to start classical piano again as well. Any thoughts or advice? Dreaming in infared... http://farsideguitars.blogspot.com/

05-29-2006, 06:13 PM	#2
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,302 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	I like playing that style, but i've never formally studiest it I think the best place to look is Eyethor Thorlaksson's site. he has all kinds of PDF's of classical pieces uploaded. Edit:http://www.eythorsson.com/en/?id=music Glory and praise to Thee, Satan, on high, Where Thou didst reign, in Hell where Thou dost lie, Vanquished, silent, dreaming eternally. Grant that my soul some day rest close to Thee Under the Tree of Knowledge which shall spread Its branches like a Temple overhead. ~Charles Baudelaire http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

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Freddie aka zEr0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milano, Italy Posts: 225 Rig: Triaxis-20/20 Thanked: 0	Well I play at Classical Conservatory around here and it looks to me like you are on the right track (working on all the classical guitar technics). If you want some advice: Focus on your TONE. We always say that tone is in the fingers and this is specially true with classical guitar playing. Play easy pieces ensuring that each note has a beautiful sound and you will have the respect of any exam commission, even if your technique is not great. DO NOT let your fingernails make percussive sounds when you play the notes. You DO keep your fingernails long right? -Freddie

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F 50 Lover I Love It Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 50 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Mesa F50 Thanked: 0	Yeah, I've dabbled in it too. What kind of classical do you own? I've got a Takamine C-132S, more than enough for my skills lol. Anyways, this site has a great forum with a lot of knowledgable players: http://forum.guitarsalon.com/

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Durero prototyping... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 3,690 Real Name: Leo Pedersen Main Seven: Raven 7 - my design Main ERG: Ergo 10, Ergo 9, Stick 8 Rig: 2101LTD>TS100>2x1936 Thanked: 36	I've been through the Bachelor of Music program at the University of British Columbia (Canada) majoring in composition with classical guitar as my main instrument. Had 4 years of juries (playing exams) and my audition piece was Asturias (Leyenda) by Albeniz. It's a really fun piece to play! I'd highly recommend reading & using Aaron Shearer's music reading, visualizing, & memorization methods explained in his book: Learning the Classic Guitar (Part 2). I wish I had known about his methods before I started my degree - I would have learned all my pieces much more quickly and efficiently.

05-30-2006, 04:36 PM	#7
distressed_romeo I R not Chthulu... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Albion Posts: 9,535 Real Name: I have many... Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Main ERG: Aria bass tuned in fifths Rig: POD v2.0 Thanked: 198	Tone is one of the main things I'm working on right now. I used to have super-long nails all over my right hand, but nowadays they're a lot shorter, as I prefer the tone of using a combination of flesh and nail, and plus I do a lot of 8 finger playing. Got some nice easy baroque pieces, that I'm working on.

05-31-2006, 03:58 PM	#8
F 50 Lover I Love It Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 50 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Mesa F50 Thanked: 0	Awesome, good to know we have sme knowledgeable classical players here, cuz I know I'm not I'm currently working on Two Part Invention in D Minor by Bach for my guitar class final. Its a great change after playing all those jazz songs he gives us.


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