John Williams, on BBC Radio 4 programme (LINK) talks about Agustín Pío Barrios (also known as Agustín Barrios Mangoré. (1885-1944), an eminent Paraguayan guitarist and composer. It was on all my classical guitar rss readers yesterday so you’ve likely already seen it. If not, it’s about 30min and worth hearing. Enjoy.
Archive | January, 2010
All in One Arpeggio Pattern
Thibault Cauvin showed me this pattern during a masterclass a few years back. I believe I was playing Elegie by Mertz. It’s a pattern that covers a lot of ground in one go. It’s also a good warm up. And check it out: Notation, Tab, and chord diagrams so no excuses! (Click on the image [...]
Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society – Jason Barron
Jason Barron February 27, 2010 | 8 p.m. Saturday Manitoba Mueseum Planetarium (190 Rupurt Ave.) $20/15/10 Jason Barron is an emerging professional classical guitarist based out of Winnipeg. Jason completed his Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Lethbridge where he studied under Dale Ketcheson. Jason is currently completing his [...]
Technique Combinations: Slurs and Shifts
I love technique that covers as much ground as possible in as little time needed. This is an exercise I use on a regular basis but make sure you are rock solid on your Left Hand Finger Placements exercises and basic slurs. Click link to download the pdf sheet music. It’s free. Technique Combinations: Slurs [...]
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Kazuhito Yamashita -Recordings and Videos
Kazuhito Yamashita (山下和仁?, born 1961 in Nagasaki) is a controversial [I prefer brilliant] Japanese classical guitarist. I literally get a couple hundred people finding the site by searching for Kazuhito Yamashita recordings, videos and more. So here’s a post for all you Yamashita fans. Yamashita from Wikipedia Recordings by Kazuhito Yamashita at Amazon: Mussorgsky: Pictures [...]
Technique Lesson – Left Hand Finger Placements
When I present this exercise to students, the first thing I usually encounter are comments such as, “It’s too easy,” or “I know how to do this.” Well let me tell you right now: reconsider! This exercise is used by students and professionals alike. Do you think your finger placement is as good as your [...]
Classical Guitar Society of Calgary presents CGSC Showcase
CGSC Showcase (click for more info) Saturday May 8, 2010 St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 8:00 pm 1121- 14th Avenue, SW Adults $25, Students/Seniors $15 Members $15
Classical Guitar Society of Calgary presents Gabriel Bianco
Gabriel Bianco (link to www.classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com/bianco.html) Saturday March 13, 2010 Leacock Theatre Mt. Royal College, 8:00 pm 4825 Richard Rd, SW Adults $25, Students/Seniors $15 Members $15
Jorge Caballero – Guitar Society of Toronto
Jorge Caballero Saturday January 16th, 2010. Heliconian Hall, 8:00pm. 35 Hazelton Ave. (map) $25 General Admission $20 Members $15 Students/Seniors tickets at the door, cash only ©www.jcaballeroguitar.com Jorge Caballero, the youngest musician and the only guitarist to win the prestigious Naumburg International Competition, is known for his dazzling virtuosity, his intense musicality and his spellbinding [...]
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